Romanesque Art
Romanesque Art: Johan Roudy explores an interesting ornamental style. The term ‘Romanesque’ – ‘in the manner of the Romans’ –…
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Hidden Treasure
Hidden Treasure: Tom Compton from English Woodlands Timber reveals some of the tell-tale signs that enable him to read what’s…
Out and About: Victoria and Albert Museum
Out and About: Victoria and Albert Museum: We visit one of the world’s leading art and design museums. One of…
Walking Sticks
Walking Sticks: Paul Purnell looks at selection, storage, seasoning and straightening. When making your own walking stick, the first consideration…
Alan Wasserman – ‘Ambrosia Maple Burr Nested Bowls’
Alan Wasserman – ‘Ambrosia Maple Burr Nested Bowls’: Alan Wasserman talks to us about his set of nested bowls. I am…
John Lloyd Furniture School
John Lloyd Furniture School: John Lloyd introduces us to work from students at his furniture school. For me, it’s always…
Setting up a Green Woodworking Area
Setting up a Green Woodworking Area: Gary Marshall explains what you need in terms of space to get going in…
The Diary of a Student Woodcarver
The Diary of a Student Woodcarver: William Barsley describes carving a baroque scroll from Hampstead Parish Church, and his exciting…
Heraldic Beasts
Heraldic Beasts: Steve Bisco explores some mythical beasts in heraldry. Heraldic beasts have figured strongly in woodcarving and stonecarving for…
Pegs and ‘Tails
Pegs and ‘Tails: Jack Plane’s mixture of wit, wisdom and first-hand experience will leave you in no doubt as to…