A website update is underway, with new lessons and workshop pictures coming soon. Recent activities included a three-day session on bowl turning in Mirfield, led by Richard Findley and Colwin Way. Additionally, I completed a commission for a 4kg exercise mace with a sapele and oak design, finished in Danish oil.

June saw my first event at Handmade Oxford, hosted at Waterperry Gardens, along with several of my New Ashgate Rising Stars nominees. Three hot days were spent in a marquee (mercifully I was by the entrance so was able to get both some sun and some breeze). Then, earlier this month, I became a Freeman…

The Register of Professional Turners and the Worshipful Company of Turners have supported the Emerging Turners Programme, helping early-career woodturners develop skills through intensive workshops. I have secured a spot in this year’s program. Additionally, I became an AWGB Approved Tutor following an assessment by John Boyne-Aitken and will soon offer lessons.

In January, I was thrilled to be shortlisted for the New Ashgate Rising Stars award for my Suffolk Oak Burr. The exhibition opens in Farnham on 16 March and lasts until 27 April. I’m also collaborating with Creative Nature HQ to offer turning lessons at their Thames Barrier workshop.

The new year has seen some big changes in the workshop. November and December were busy, with preparations for three shows, including my first time at Handmade Chelsea. I had a good show, and had some great feedback from customers. I took a good break over Christmas and decided to use the time to make…

The autumn has begun busily with the arrival of a new Stratos XL lathe, allowing for larger creations. Between November and December, there are three shows scheduled: Handmade Chelsea, Lakeside Arts Centre, and Dulwich College’s Christmas fair, where larger pieces, including a 15” Walnut platter, will be showcased.