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In 2004 Doc The Barber saw an article in the Winnipeg Free Press about dying trades. Her family had been tinsmiths for generations, and although early in her career she sought out to be a tinsmith, the art of barbering caught her attention. Inspired to preserve the dying trade and traditional art, Doc moved from central Canada to Vancouver Island and completed the only traditional barbering program in Canada and one of only 4 in North America. Traditionally, gentlemen used to keep well groomed by having haircuts every 7-14 days. Barbers like Doc, are trained in microcutting. Every 64th of an inch makes a difference. Women’s hair is usually longer and taking a half inch off 6 inches isn’t a big difference, taking a half inch off many mens haircuts may actually be a quarter of the overall length! True to the trade, the decor of Doc’s Chemainus shop is like a step back in time. Inspired by the centrepiece authentic 1908 Koken congressman barber chair, her husband, a heritage restoration carpenter, discovered a digital copy of the original 1908 catalogue the chair was displayed in and designed most of the wood work around the chair from the same era. From the shop Doc offers traditional Mens Haircutting, Traditional Hot Towel Straight Razor Shaves and Beard Design and Trimming. “Though the equipment for the straight shaves has changed slightly, it is still very close to the authentic experience.” Doc shares. If you or the man in your life has never had a traditional hot towel straight razor shave - this is a MUST for men, and should be tried at least once in a mans life. It is truly the best shaving experience. Doc is open 5 days a week Tuesday to Saturday and closed on Sundays as the barbering code of ethics states that “Barbers shall not remove hair on a Sunday.”
Zak Stolk Violin Maker
25 Years Experience of Lutherie in the Italian Tradition. Making and repair and restoration of Violins, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp, and all manner of Stringed Instruments. 250-749-6563 zakviolins@shaw.ca www.zakviolins.com
Go to www.CowichanValleyArtisans.com for more information about Doc The Barber
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