I have a number of teaching commitments. One of these is a short chair making course of one week at the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis which runs twice a year. This is open to anyone with some woodworking experience. Short introductory and longer wood- working courses are available. www.boatbuildingacademy.com There is also a regular stint at …
The rocker has seen a major modification with the replacement of the rockers themselves. A tendency for the chair to tip too far forward has been corrected and there is more ‘rock’ to the chair. It also enables the sitter to find a comfortable position when sitting still. While I was about it I rubbed …
This is a small commission I gained from Art in Action this year. The show was very soggy to start with on account of excessive rainfall in the late spring but gradually dried out during the weekend. These little side tables are always popular and it is not unusual to pick up orders based on …
This is a project designed to complement a dresser I made about ten years ago. It is in Cherry. I was pleased to see the dresser again, as I always am when I see pieces again after a period of time. It is like meeting an old friend, I like to see how the piece has aged …
I am excited about this project. I designed a rocking chair about three years ago but never got round to making it. With a couple of shows coming up and a week to spare before starting a knee hole desk commission, I finally had an opportunity. I began with a full size mock up in pine …