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the process of de-cluttering my tool contributed so much to so many trades, the principle transfers neatly to large scale
inventory over the last few months maybe cordless technology is heading furniture. Our gallery this month comes from
got me thinking about the tool supply down the same path. Tools for tools’ sake this year’s Celebration of Craftsmanship &
chain in general. I’m fascinated by old tool – discuss. By all means drop me a line Design exhibition in Cheltenham. The show,
catalogues especially those from the height and have your say. now in its 23rd year, is as popular with the
of production between the late 19th and Another hot potato this month came buying public as it is with people from the
early 20th centuries; wooden planes were from a reader who asked me to explain why trade and stands as a national barometer
being churned out by the thousand just it’s better to have a tight mouth on some of for the best there is in handmade furniture.
as metal ones were preparing for world his planes and how it makes a difference. There’s still time to make the trip if you like
domination in tens of thousands. As I’ve got my opinions and they’re probably what you see. For the stay-at-home furniture
interesting as these tools and their very different to those that are generally maker this summer I’ve put a little extra
provenance is, you can’t help but feel that regarded as gospel. Can anyone trace bite onto the classic Moxon vice with the
maybe some of them were developed to the origins of this ‘must have’ setting or introduction of some houndstooth dovetails.
solve problems that didn’t really exist. is it another example of creative problem I’m also taking a look at a router table
The whole idea that years down the line solving from the past that has entered accessory that not only prevents skinned
these products are skewing our perception the woodworking lexicon of fact? Tell knuckles but will also improve your joints.
of what it was like to be a craftsman intrigues me what you know and why and we’ll
me to the point where I’m beginning to put this to the test later in the year.
wonder if we’re not only in the process Before you dive in to this issue I’m going
of repeating history but also tweaking the to point you in the direction of page 40 and
facts as we go. With a new generation of one of my favourite methods of construction,
power tools that are capable of powering knock down joinery. The pegged post and
everything from hand drills to vacuum beam is a dominant feature of timber frame Derek Jones
cleaners my concern is that having building but as Chris Gochno demonstrates, derekj@thegmcgroup.com
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Entries are open for the Alumni and Studio Fellows Exhibition
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Cult Design’s Bower collection won the Good The Flow Hive won the Good Design Contact: U Wood
Design Furniture and Lighting category of the Year Award Web: www.u-wood.co.uk
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will enjoy a Welsh native tree trail and place in the grounds of Stonor Park House
guided tours of some the Garden’s most over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
important trees. The marquees and outdoor markets will
feature unique items made by over 200
When: 20–21 August, 2016 craftspeople. The fair is an excellent place
Where: National Botanic Garden of to grab a bargain or learn a new skill from
Wales, Middleton Hall, Llanarthne, one of the talented demonstrators.
Carmarthenshire SA32 8HN
Web: botanicgarden.wales When: 26–29 August, 2016
Where: Stonor Park, Henley on Thames,
Oxfordshire RG9 6HF
Irish Furniture & Web: www.thecraftshows.co.uk
Homewares Show
Now in its third year, the Irish Furniture
& Homewares Show provides attendees Maison & Objet Paris
Furniture maker David Ian Smith will be taking part in with a relaxed and welcoming environment This contemporary design fair is split into
the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen’s Summer Show to see new products, innovative ideas and three sections: ‘Maison’ is dedicated to
avail themselves of exclusive deals and interior decoration; ‘Objet’ to concept and
Gloucestershire Guild of discounts from the businesses on show. retail; and ‘Influence’ to luxury, design
Craftsmen’s Summer Show The 2016 event will be bigger than ever and architecture. Visitors to the show
This annual summer show will feature work before, with over 70 businesses displaying will be able to see high-end furniture and
by over 20 members of the Gloucestershire their new products. accessories from around the world and find
Guild of Craftsmen. There will also be out about the latest design trends.
daily demonstrations of various craft skills When: 20–23 August, 2016
by Guild members. Crafts available to Where: National Show Centre, When: 2–6 September, 2016
buy or commission will include furniture, Swords, Dublin Where: Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition
woodwork, textiles, jewellery, leather work, Web: www.ifhs-tradeshow.ie Centre, CD 40, ZAC Paris Nord 2, 93420
ceramics and glass. Recent craft graduates Villepinte, France
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Celebration of Craftsmanship
& Design
Celebration of Craftsmanship & Design
(CCD) is the largest selling exhibition of
high quality bespoke furniture in the UK.
Several competitions are held at the show The Fangfest Festival promotes traditional crafts
to promote the craft and reward innovation.
This year’s winners of the Alan Peters Fangfest Festival of
Award for Excellence are Chris Wiseman Practical Arts
for his ‘Oak Within’ sideboard (as seen in The 17th annual Festival of Practical Arts
F&C issue 246), Oscar Winter for the will be held once again in the Yorkshire
‘Huddle’ table and Simon Bulley for the village of Fangfoss. The Rocking Horse
The Wales Woodcraft Festival will feature a variety ‘Lines in the Sand’ table. All three winners Shop will open its doors and let you see
of demonstrations will be displaying their work at CCD. Other how rocking horses are made, including
competitions held at the show include the carving, painting and making tack.
Wales Woodcraft Festival Visitor Prize Draw, where one visitor will There will also be traditional pole lathe
Building on the success of its winter win £500 to spend at the show; the Best Use demonstrators, woodturning, corn dolly
Woodcraft Festival the National Botanic of British Timber award; and the Worshipful making, basket weaving, stain glass window
Garden of Wales is launching a new summer Company of Furniture Makers Design prize. making, and much more. Over 20 local
festival this year. The two-day event will See page 32 for more about CCD. craft stall holders will take part in Fangfest
feature demonstrations by woodturners, in various places around the village.
woodcarvers, stickmakers, artists and When: 20–29 August, 2016
basketmakers. Visitors will also have the Where: Thirlestaine Long Gallery, When: 3–4 September, 2016
chance to buy specialist tools and woods Cheltenham College, Bath Road, Where: The Rocking Horse Shop,
from some of Britain’s leading stockists Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 7LD Fangfoss, York YO41 5JH
such as Axminster Power Tools, Martin Web: www.celebrationofcraftsmanship.com Web: www.fangfest.org.uk
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Combining interests
Ronnie inherited his passion for woodwork from his father who
was a joiner and, after leaving Police Scotland, he enrolled at the
Chippendale school, Scotland’s only furniture design school. He
graduated from the School in June, 2016. Ronnie’s love of motorbikes
dates back to his teens, and he now drives a Harley Davidson Softail
Deluxe, and is also an enthusiastic member of the Harley Owners
Group. So for his graduation from the School, Ronnie decided to
combine these interests. He wanted to make something quirky and
unique, which was also sturdy and absolutely functional. The Revv-It
table, complete with wooden saddle, petrol tank and handlebars, shows
how innovative design and craftsmanship can add something unique
to a home – and a piece of furniture that will also become an heirloom.
Ronnie has now set up his own business, Ripplewood Furniture,
in Falkirk. His aim is to create functional and bespoke furniture, as
well as hand-crafted kitchens and other woodwork projects. “I have
always loved wood ever since my father taught me how to use tools
as a child,” said Ronnie. “I have now been able to realise my dream
and make wonderful creations from locally sourced wood here in
the central belt of Scotland.” Ronnie riding the ‘Revv-it’ table
If you’re a member of a collective and would like to raise your profile then submit a story to derekj@thegmcgroup.com
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