Wood crafts in Cornwall

Woodcarving and turning are very traditional and skilled crafts and as popular in Cornwall as it is thoughout the rest of the world. Most hand made wood carvings are unique simply due to the nature of wood. If you would like your business listed here, please use our on-line submission forms and we may be able to help you promote your work.

Bodrighy Wood Address: Homelands, Helston water, Cornwall TR4 8TD Telephone: 01823 864824 Email: bodrighywood@bodrighy.co.uk Web site: www.bodrighy.co.uk Contact: Pete M-Jury Hand turned wood Hand turned unique items of both decorative and practical purpose. My work is all from locally sourced sustainable sources using only wood that is recycled, reused of from trees that are storm damaged or felled for ecological purposes. Treen (items of kitchen ware) is finished with a food safe oil or left bare, sanded to a ultra smooth finish as appropriate. I particularly like to try and incorporate some of the natural aspects of the wood such as the bark, natural defects or inclusions to enhance the tactile aspect of wood making the object something to feel as well as look at or use.

Cornish Tree Spirits Address: 5 Lafrowda close, St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall TR19 7HZ Telephone: 01736 786777 or Mobile 07500 753289 Email: cornishtreespirits@yahoo.co.uk Web site: www.cornishtreespirits.co.uk Contact: Craig Harris Hand carved tree spirits carved using coppiced or windfall wood from Cornish woods. All tree spirits are hand carved and each Tree Spirit is different.

Ian Winton Furniture Address: Golden Mill House, Golden Mill, Grampound, Truro, Cornwall TR2 4DF Telephone: 01872 530655 Email: ian.winton@virgin.net Web site: totheocean.blogspot.com Contact: Ian Winton Ian’s furniture has a quirky and sometimes retro feel and many pieces have a weather-worn or sea-sidey look. He uses reclaimed timber and found objects and applies a number of different paint finishes, with a special technique, to achieve the aged and weather-worn look. Also, pieces can be left unfinished (see blog) or painted to compliment or match a customer’s existing décor or colour scheme. Most of the furniture you see on Ian’s blog shows one-off bespoke pieces. However, whilst Ian very much likes to design and make totally original pieces he is happy make any of these as ‘stock’ items to order. In these cases your piece will, to a certain extent, still have it’s own individuality due to nature of the available reclaimed materials used. Ian is also pleased to take new commissions and create items to suit the client’s specifications or adapt an existing design to their needs. Please feel free to e mail or call Ian to discuss your requirements.

Julia's Driftwood Address: Porthtowan, Truro, Cornwall TR4 8FE Telephone: 01209 890536 Email: info@juliasdriftwood.co.uk Web site: www.juliasdriftwood.co.uk Contact: julia I make a wide range of driftwood furniture to order. from small cupboards to tables and chairs. I also make candle holder's and mirrors. I always have ready made items for sale, just visit my web site or my eBay shop, or you are always welcome to come and look by appointment. I was recently chosen by Linda Barker to make a mirror and a mantle shelf for ITV's 60 Minute Makeover. Most things are possible, just ask!

Wellington Boot Racks Address: The Old Chapel, Perranuthnoe, Penzance, Cornwall TR20 9NE Telephone: 01736 710565 Email: bootracks@gmail.com Web site: www.wellyracks.com Contact: Kay Bowman Wall mounted wellington boot racks for indoor or outdoor use. Ideal storage for the family wellies. Hand made in Cornwall UK and normally delivered within 5 working days (UK mainland) Friendly, family run business