Tony Grove has always loved discovering new ideas and creating which has led him into several careers.
One of which, is as a commercial illustrator and artist, producing work for Vancouver clients and magazines. One of his largest projects was in 1989 where Tony illustrated a book for the United Nations through the FAO, which has since been published into several languages for distribution around the world.
Tony also completed a four-year boatbuilding apprenticeship that started in 1980, and over the years has honed his skills as a shipwright specializing in wooden boat restoration and construction, working for various companies and private clients around the West Coast.
Educating is something Tony also enjoys which has led him to publishing articles in several publications, lecturing for various groups and classes and consulting on boat interior design and construction. This chain of experience led Tony to leave Vancouver in 1999 and start instructing at the Silva Bay Shipyard School on Gabriola Island and in 2003 he became the schools head instructor, teaching traditional Boatbuilding and Ship cabinetry/joinery.
Tony is now working for himself as an artist, writer, part time teacher, custom woodworker, and boatbuilder and when he is not spending time with his family; he is working at his home shop tucked amongst the trees on Gabriola Island BC Canada.
Tony Grove
2505 Coho Dr.
Gabriola Island, BC
V0R 1X7
250-247-0142
