Mike concentrates on turning one-off pieces working with more difficult or unusual pieces of timber, making use of the natural shape of the tree by exposing the grain or ‘defects’ within it in an interesting and/or sympathetic way. He particularly enjoys working with burred or damaged material, revealing the beauty within the wood and letting …
Handcrafted wooden wares carved from locally sourced storm-felled trees and reclaimed timber. Functional items including spoons, utensils, shrinkpots and bowls. Pieces are finished using a range of decorative techniques and textures, creating distinctive and unique items for the home.
Nicor Jud Craftworks has circular design at the heart and ethos of their work. All selected hardwoods are either repurposed, off-cuts from local companies or up-cycled. The pieces are created to be long lasting to support greater sustainability. The products, such as vases and chopping boards are made in very small batches because of the …
Paula creates detailed original hand-carved lino prints and marquetry designs inspired by nature, using beatiful and unusual veneers and a unique combination of processes Most of her work features trees and woodland landscapes. The strength of the timber, the delicate fragility of their foliage. The mossy textures of bark, the habitat and shelter they provide, …
James is a traditionally trained furniture designer and maker, graduating from London Metropolitan Faculty of Art, Architecture and Design. Now working out of his Shipley-based studio, he crafts hand made bespoke furniture for both domestic and commercial clients. Using a range of woods, from traditional hard woods, to more contemporary birch plywood, – his work …
Mike concentrates on turning one-off pieces working with more difficult or unusual pieces of timber, making use of the natural shape of the tree by exposing the grain or ‘defects’ within it in an interesting and/or sympathetic way. He particularly enjoys working with burred or damaged material, revealing the beauty within the wood and letting its …
Glass artist Louise and furniture designer John are independent makers who work to commission with neighbouring workshops in a former Yorkshire woollen mill. They have joined their talents to produce a selection of highly crafted furniture and lighting for the contemporary interior under the collaboration WatsonFlexen. Working in their chosen disciplines, these Yorkshire-based makers beautifully …
The Print Lass screen-prints her bright, mid-century-inspired art and home accessories in her home studio in Oakworth, West Yorkshire. A lover of 1950s & 60s illustration and graphic design, her work often embraces the simple graphic shapes and textural hand-drawn elements of that period. She finds joy in exploring materials, folding and cutting papers to …
Trading as Humblewood, designer-maker Bob Bryant produces a range of colourful home accessories in a contemporary, retro-inspired style with a distinctive Scandi feel. Working in his small workshop in rural Cumbria, Bob uses traditional woodworking methods and sustainably sourced hardwood – particularly ash – which is finished with a dash of eco-friendly colour. Humblewood’s range …
The Rustic Route prides itself in using reclaimed and salvaged wood for its projects. Matt designs and makes a wide range of charcuterie and serving boards, which are uniquely finished using fractal burning. He also makes other timeless pieces of furniture such as tables and benches along with smaller items such as lamps. All of …