Blog
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Congratulations to Chris
Chris Wallis, who was the UK cabinetmaking competitor in the World Skills competition in 2012, has now completed his 3rd and final year of his apprenticeship. We congratulate him on becoming a…
November 15, 2012 -
Timber yard visit
Our newest apprentices visited a timber yard in Milland today. Robin Carter of Timber Resources Ltd was cutting a locally grown oak tree, to James Ryan specifications. The oak will be air…
November 15, 2012 -
Pupil for a week
We occasionally have people come for a week of training as a fee-paying pupils. Recently Richard joined us doing just this, he is carpenter by trade and has a background to make…
November 15, 2012 -
Exciting developments…
This week Matt Marriott of Sequoia Tree Surgeons felled a rotten tree and cleared undergrowth from a small area of leased land opposite our timber sheds. This is the first stage of…
November 14, 2012 -
Langham Hotel
Last week saw some of our pieces of furniture traveling up to the stunning Langham Hotel, London for a Press day. The location and the furniture looked fantastic.
November 13, 2012 -
Approval granted
We have just been granted planning permission for a new building development at the Barnsley Workshop, Froxfield. Preparation work will be starting shortly and we are excited about what this means for…
November 8, 2012 -
Continued Support
A huge thank you to NADFAS for their apprentice bursary from the Patricia Fay Memorial Fund which will support Andrew Marsh whilst he does his foundation year. NADFAS have been an important source of support…
November 8, 2012 -
Specially made
James Ryan recently went to visit the Building Crafts College to see the 44ft bog oak boards be very carefully placed into their specially made kiln where they will stay for the…
November 8, 2012 -
A BIG thank you!
Our thanks goes to NADFAS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Area for their generous grant for apprentice training, without the help of charities such as these the important work of training craftsman of…
November 6, 2012 -
Confirmed Open Day dates for 2013
We have now confirmed our open day dates for 2013: Saturday 2nd March (10-4pm) Saturday 25th May (10-4pm) Saturday 19th October (10-4pm) Come and meet our highly talented craftsmen, take in the…
October 31, 2012
Diary Dates
Find out what we've got coming up:
Workshop Open Saturday 13 April
Treasure House Fair 26 June- 2 July London
Featured Products
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Library Steps, Mk III
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Collector's Cabinet
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Library Steps, Mk III