Category Archives: General

Got up this morning and, after some breakfast, set to work in my shop, mostly cleaning up and faffing about, when I heard some motor noises. First I thought, ah, somebody is clearing up the garden a bit. But it … Continue reading →

It’s taken its time, that’s for sure. I have finally sold my first piece: a bottle stopper. Hurray! For all of 20 quid, of which I will see 10. Minus 3.00 for the kit, leaves with me 7.00 for about … Continue reading →

One of the most inspiring presentations at the AWGB seminar, well, for me at least, was the one from Ambrose O’Halloran. He comes from Ireland, where he lives in County Galway. For those of us who are a little shaky … Continue reading →

Three weeks ago I received an email from the contact page of my site, from a gentleman saying he had some yew in various (smallish) diameters and whether they’d be any good for me. So I replied quite enthusiastically, but … Continue reading →

I recently paid a visit to a local art gallery cum gift shop, to have a chat with the owner over possibly showing some of my work in his shop. It was a very jolly conversation, but it turns out … Continue reading →