about us
Austin Bursey grew up in a small town in the Eastern Townships of Quebec among a family of woodworkers. Beyond a means of earning a living, woodwork has always been a medium for creative expression for the Bursey family. Austin apprenticed at a young age under his father, Gary Bursey, who specializes in the discipline of handcrafted Shaker style furniture.
Early on, by his side, he learned the importance of attention to detail and quality workmanship.


Later, he worked for several years as a carpenter in the construction industry. However, he wanted to return to the calmer environment of his workshop, where he could unleash his creativity on more meaningful projects.
And that is how PRESENCE—wooden urns was born.

While many woodworkers are turning to production using industrial machines, Austin continues to create his urns at every stage of the process.
First, he selects his raw woods and transforms them. Then, he creates arrangements based on the different wood species. Once the urn is made, it is finely sanded and then hand-coated with a durable and eco-friendly finish that enhances the beauty of the wood. The interior finish is also applied by hand and consists of a natural beeswax scented with orange essential oil.