Worshipful Company Of Turners – Competition Winner
The last couple of days I’ve been in the heart of the city of London. Quite a change from Roger’s quiet wood. ‘Wizardry in Wood’ is an exhibition of the […]
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A quick post before heading off to Devon for a spell
A lady approached my stall recently and was admiring one of my quaichs. I explained that it was a traditional communal drinking vessel to which she replied, ‘I don’t drink […]
Inspired by old bowls
This lovely book is written in Swedish so I can’t read a single word. Someone in Sweden kindly got this copy for me. There are some lovely photographs of old turned bowls and drinking […]
Spoonfest 2012
I recently returned from a wonderful, surreal and truly inspiring event; the first international festival of spoon carving and a celebration of the carved wooden spoon. Hosted by Robin Wood […]
Bodgers Ball 2012 Competition Winner
Once a year the Association of Pole Lathe Turners and Green Woodworkers, (APTGW), organise their AGM, known as the Bodgers’ Ball. This is a great weekend event of camping, demonstrations, tool sales, good food […]
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