Woodworking and joinery firms across the country are being reminded to get their entries in this week for the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) annual awards, before the last chance deadline of Friday (18 July).
This year sees the 19th annual Bentley Woodfair, and with over 150 demonstrators and exhibitors this is an event not to be missed. There will be a packed programme of have-a-go activities, live demonstrations of woodworking skills, craft displays, children’s activities, and chainsaw sculpting, as well as a wide range of trade stalls selling everything from tools and equipment to bespoke furniture.
100% Design celebrates its 20th edition with an opening by Philippe Starck
As the driving force of creativity and commerce during London Design Festival, 100% Design will return this September (17-20), celebrating its 20th anniversary. International creator Philippe Starck will open the show on 17 September, to coincide with the unveiling of Flexible Architecture, his new ceramic tile collection for Ceramica…
Anthony Glynn has just headed home to Bath from the Chippendale International School of Furniture near Edinburgh. He was highly commended for his work at one of Europe’s premier furniture design and restoration schools, and now plans to start up his own bespoke furniture business.
Trend is supporting the Men in Sheds activity group in Milton Keynes with equipment and product demonstrations. Men in Sheds aims to provide a place where men from all walks of life can get together to share their experiences and skills on a variety of projects.
After a break of two years, Cumbria based timber and tools company, G&S Specialist Timber is once again this autumn putting on a woodworking show and timber sale.
Bridgwater College furniture makers triumph at Somerset exhibition
Three of Bridgwater College’s Furniture Making students have impressed the judges and public at the annual Somerset Guild Warmth and Wood exhibition, held recently in Somerton.