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For the love of woodworking: a lifelong legacy – Jim Stickings FIOC: 1939–2023
Tegan Foley  |  May 08, 2023  |  0 comments
With woodworking being his greatest interest since childhood, during the course of a remarkable career, Jim Stickings FIOC amassed a wealth of knowledge and technical expertise, particularly in the field of clockmaking. Eager to share with others and pass on his learnings, this culminated in the creation of Jim’s most accomplished all-wood timepiece to date
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A countryside craft – the importance of hedgelaying
Tegan Foley  |  Apr 27, 2023  |  0 comments
With English hedgerows in decline and the important role they play for wildlife, there’s never been a better time to celebrate the age-old craft of hedgelaying, while ensuring the skills continue to be practised, learned and handed down, as Paul Greer shows here
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William Morris – Master of Crafts
Tegan Foley  |  Mar 20, 2023  |  0 comments
Recognised as one of Victorian Britain’s most significant cultural figures, there’s more to William Morris than just wallpaper, as Peter Scaife discovers
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Almost forgotten: endangered heritage crafts
Tegan Foley  |  Mar 03, 2023  |  0 comments
The number of heritage craftspeople in the UK is dwindling and as a result, ancient skills are in danger of dying out and being lost forever. Here, Johnathan Swann introduces us to two such practitioners, both of whom point to the importance of passing on and teaching these skills to the next generation
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SFWW & CCFMS: An innovative collaboration
Tegan Foley  |  Feb 02, 2023  |  0 comments
Choosing to join forces for the benefit of their members and bringing together those with a passion for woodworking, The Southern Fellowship of Woodworkers (SFWW) and Church Crookham and Fleet Men’s Shed (CCFMS) continue to successfully collaborate and expand, says SFWW Secretary, Tim McGinn
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Chris Fisher – the Blind Woodturner – turning in the face of adversity
Tegan Foley  |  Jan 12, 2023  |  0 comments

Discovering woodturning as a way of channelling creativity and alleviating anxiety having lost his sight, Chris Fisher – otherwise known as the Blind Woodturner – is the UK’s only completely blind professional turner and the first to be accepted on to the RPT. We learn more about Chris’ incredible journey and how, for him, blindness really presents no barrier

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45 years at the top – & counting: D&M’s recipe for success
Tegan Foley  |  Dec 15, 2022  |  0 comments
Established in 1978 and proudly remaining an independent family business to this day, D&M Tools not only boasts a Twickenham tool empire but also the industry’s No.1 hand, power tools and machinery event. One hard working man is at the centre of it all – MD Paul Dowding – who shares some of the secrets behind the company’s longevity and success
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Skilled woodworkers in demand for heritage craft project: rebuilding the de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito
Tegan Foley  |  Nov 07, 2022  |  0 comments

Are you interested in helping to build a British aviation icon? Aero Vintage Limited is on the lookout for capable woodworkers

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The Alan Peters Furniture Award 2022 – the best of British: meet the makers
Tegan Foley  |  Oct 19, 2022  |  0 comments
After much hard work and deliberation, we finally present the 2022 award winners, which coincides with a physical prize-giving ceremony and exhibition
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Traditional craftsmanship & creativity
Tegan Foley  |  Sep 27, 2022  |  0 comments
Master Craftsman Kevin Gauld outlines the construction of an iconic piece of furniture, which also encapsulates the story of a group of people, a time and a place, as told by John Greeves
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Westonbirt Woodworks 2022
Tegan Foley  |  Sep 07, 2022  |  0 comments
Attending this fantastic weekend event, Phil Davy relishes the opportunity to get back into gear and celebrate green woodworking in its various forms
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Chippendale School 2022 Graduate Showcase
Tegan Foley  |  Aug 14, 2022  |  0 comments

Featuring a multitude of international talent, join us as we celebrate the exquisite work of The Chippendale International School of Furniture’s 2022 Professional Course graduates

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Win with Liberon
Tegan Foley  |  Aug 05, 2022  |  0 comments

Having asked readers to share their woodworking projects and showcase a range of workshop skills, we finally announce the deserving winner of the recent Liberon competition, as well as featuring various other selected entries

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Building a replica of the Sutton Hoo ‘ghost ship’
Tegan Foley  |  Jul 28, 2022  |  0 comments
Currently being undertaken by a team of maritime experts and volunteers, John Greeves talks to Master Shipwright Tim Kirk about building a full-size replica of the Sutton Hoo burial ship
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‘Chevron’ chest of drawers
Tegan Foley  |  May 25, 2022  |  0 comments

Andrew Lawton – one of our three expert judges for the Alan Peters Furniture Award 2022 – presents an exhibition piece made using a very unique material

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