Meet Our Crew

  • Man in checkered shirt pushing a large cut tree log outdoors in a backyard with trees, house and a wooden deck in the background.

    Dereck Gignac

    came to woodworking through the avenue of computer aided design, CNC programming, and additive manufacturing.

    He developed as a designer through his time spent as a technical specialist in the Physics & Astronomy dept. at Western University where he assisted in the completion of a long running research project.

    Instagram: @research.caddy

  • A smiling woman wearing glasses and a black shirt with the word 'merde.' printed on it, holding a yellow mushroom above her head in a forest.

    Tara Smith

    has a focus on details - from assisting in design, fabrication, & soldering to final touches.

    Combining her love of working in a preschool, making art, & her passion for fungi, she has written & is illustrating a children’s book.

    Outside of the woodshop, she studies & explores local forests as an amateur mycologist.

    Instagram: @taradaktil

  • A happy black and white dog with a red bandana around its neck, sitting on a concrete floor with a wooden slat wall background.

    Nova

    is head of security in the woodshop.

    In her spare time, she is a collector of fine sticks, a forest explorer, a pure goofball, and continuously working on her favourite hobby: ball.

    She is an experienced vegetable connoisseur.

    Instagram:

    No Instagram handle right now, as she does not currently meet the age threshold.

Our partnership brings together two distinct worlds:

Dereck’s background in design and machining, and Tara’s roots in art and early childhood education. This unexpected mix allows us to balance technical precision with organic creativity.

Our Blueprint

Built for Generations, Not Landfills

Out of a continuing concern over a world built on planned obsolescence and disposable goods, we made a foundational choice long ago: to only work with sustainable materials and to design items for the home that you would rather pass along than dispose of. We choose small-batch craftsmanship over the noise of the mass-production assembly line.

High on Comfort, Soft on the Senses

We draw heavy inspiration from the organic forms of the mid-century period, combining them with a warm, "low-stimulus" design ethos. By focusing on sensory-friendly textures and gentle contours, we create pieces that don't shout for attention. Instead, they invite you to slow down, run your hands over the smooth grain, and find a moment of calm.

Keeping it Honest

We focus on the fine details and believe in letting the wood speak for itself. We never use artificial stains. Instead, we finish every single piece with a natural blend of oils and beeswax to highlight the authentic grain and rich color of the wood. Because of this, every single creation is truly one of a kind.

Crafted with precision. Designed for comfort. Built to endure.

How We Got Started

Stick To The Woods bloomed into existence because of a broken charging port.

When Dereck’s phone stopped charging, a search for a wireless replacement left us dissatisfied with the endless sea of disposable plastic options out in the world.

Two people and a dog standing beside a large stack of cut wood in a workshop. The woman is on the left, and the man is on the right. The dog is sitting in front of the stack. The workshop has tools and equipment in the background.

Instead of settling for the plastic abyss, we saw an opportunity to bring warmth and nature into an object people interact with every single day.

Balancing a background in tech design with a love for mid-century aesthetics and sustainable woodworking, we set out to build the perfect overnight charger.

After dozens of design iterations and hundreds of hours refining the details in CAD, we are so excited to share this vision with anyone looking to bring a touch of calm and intentional design into their home.

Explore ‘The Landing Pad’ here.

A collection of small, handcrafted wooden wireless chargers with fabric-covered tops in various colors and patterns, laid out on a green surface.
A man in safety glasses, a face mask around his neck, and a dark work jacket using a hand tool to measure or cut a piece of wood on a woodworking table in a workshop.
A person operating a chop saw to cut a piece of wood in a woodworking shop, wearing a pink dust mask and safety glasses.

Our Woodshop

We source our wood from a local sawmill, making use of smaller imperfect slabs and honing them into beautiful boards & unique, router-ready panels.

We are currently operating out of a dedicated workshop in beautiful Dutton, ON.

If you like what we do and would like to support our work, tips go towards keeping our woodshop going!

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