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3–6 Hand-dovetailed box
4 * & 16 Intro to Leigh Jigs
5–6 Woodturning a German nutcracker
10–11 & 19–20* Woodturning
12 Mastering the skew chisel
* Course held in Sittingbourne, Kent
Axminster Tools & Machinery
Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue
Axminster, Devon EX13 5PH
Tel: 08009 751 905
Web: http://www.axminster.co.uk27 Kuksa carving
27 Sharpening day
28–29 Greenwood stool making
28–29 Spoon carving
30–6 Windsor chairmaking
30 Bowl carving
Greenwood Days
Ferrers Centre for Arts & Crafts
Staunton Harold, Leicestershire LE65 1RU
Tel: 01332 864 529
Web: http://www.greenwooddays.co.uk6–8 Basic jointing weekend
16–20 Router skills
27–30 Beginners’ four-day course
Chris Tribe
The Cornmill, Railway Road, Ilkley LS29 8HT
Tel: 01943 602 836
Web: http://www.christribefurniturecourses.com9 & 10 Woodturning – make a small bowl
10–13 Woodturning bowls
13–15 Woodcarving for beginners
15–20 Furniture making – side table
20–22 Woodworking skills – table caddy
27–30 Starting out in woodturning
West Dean College
Nr Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QZ
Tel: 01243 811 301
Web: http://www.westdean.org.uk28 & 29 Spoon carving
Weald & Downland Living Museum
Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0EU
Tel: 01243 811 021
Web: http://www.wealddown.co.uk14–15 Making the perfect dovetails
robinson house studio furniture school
Robinson Road, Newhaven
East Sussex BN9 9BL
Tel: 01273 513 611
Web: http://www.marcfish.co.ukCELEBRATION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP DIARY SEPTEMBER
& DESIGN 25TH ANNIVERSARY
is exceptional and I am confident that visitors
will be blown away by the standards at which
these new designer-makers are already working.”
The exhibition boasts a fantastic array of
unique, diverse pieces and with styles ranging
from simple and sleek to flourishing and fancy,
there is plenty to suit all tastes. This year sees
the inclusion of work by established makers
Marc Fish, Matthew Burt, and Waywood as well
as the last pieces completed by the late David
Savage. Meanwhile, new exhibitors such as
Jonathan Vaiksaar, Richard Frost and Hyde and
Gallagher will certainly not disappoint. Stewards
and a selection of exhibitors will be on hand
to advise visitors each day, discuss the work
exhibited and possible commissions.
Several fantastic awards return again to help
promote and support all areas of the bespoke
furniture movement, from students and newFurniture aficionados and
those who appreciate fine
craftsmanship in decorative
arts will have their appetites
amply served once again this
August (17–26) at the largest
and most eclectic exhibition of
contemporary, bespoke, designer-Peter Sefton Furniture School –
‘Toro’ hallway chairs in wych elm by Dave TaylorEmmet Kane
‘Cone of Colour’
in burr elmWaters & Acland Furniture School – ‘Gulloche’ by Fernanda Nuñezmakers to British timber and
design excellence. There are
some stunning entries as usual
and it will be fascinating to see
who the judges select, the
reasons for their decisions
and, most importantly,
whether you agree!
The magnificent neoclassical
exhibition venue of Thirlestaine
Long Gallery is set in the elegant
surroundings of Cheltenham Spa
and the Cotswolds, making a visit
to Celebration of Craftsmanship
& Design the perfect excuse for
a few days away in this unique
and picturesque area. For further
details and tickets, see http://www.
celebrationofcraftsmanship.com.maker furniture in the UK. This outstanding
event enables you to meet renowned craftsmen
face to face and learn about the intricacies of
their trade. The exhibition also includes selected
works from leading artisans in disciplines such
as sculpture, jewellery and silver that beautifully
complement the furniture.
In this special 25th anniversary year, a new
initiative will shine a light on the very best
emerging designers as a number of furniture
schools will be showcasing the work of their
students, alongside a solid core of well-
established and respected makers within
the field. This combination of ‘new’ and ‘old’
is set to create an exciting and unique display.
Exhibition Director Jason Heap has always been
keen to offer opportunities to help the next
generation to establish themselves and believes
that: “The quality of training being offered today