We hosted a group of architecture students from Oxford Brookes University for a two-day introduction to green wood working. Over the course of two days students had a chance to make a turned stool leg on our lathes. They will be taking the legs back to their studio to assemble a collective piece of furniture. […]
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Pole lathe turning with Yoav Kafets
We were so lucky to have hosted the talented Yoav Kafets at our workshop a few weeks back. Yoav taught a one day improver’s bowl turning course aimed at people with previous experience on the pole lathe. He also taught a two day course, giving participants the opportunity to dive deeper into pole lathe techniques […]
Ash splint basket with Chelle Mateo
Our members were treated to an ash splint weaving masterclass by basketmaker extraordinaire Chelle Mateo over the weekend. Hard work but very rewarding . . .
Turners’ Award – Cockpit Arts
Dave Evers is our bowl turning tutor and we’re very proud that Dave recently received the prestigious Cockpit Arts’ Turners’ Award giving him a year of making in his own studio at Cockpit Studios. This award is sponsored by The Worshipful Company of Turners.
Shoreditch Design Triangle 2023
London Green Wood will be exhibiting a selection of hand made chairs during London Design Festival alongside Shoreditch Design Triangle. This year, the festival runs from the 16-24 September. The chairs have been made from fresh logs from tree surgeons. This wood, quite often from wind blown trees, is usually seen as waste wood, and […]
Pole lathe safety
One of the things about pole lathe turning, is that the work can come loose and fly off the lathe. If turning bowls, the weight of the bowl and mandrel means the work will come loose and fall onto the floor. But with spindle turning (long thin things like chair legs) the work can really […]
Woodworking with Hackney Ark
Hackney Ark is an NHS service for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs. They asked us if we could run some sessions with their young people, but they didn’t have any money for it and most of the young people they work with are from low income families. Luckily the very same […]
London Design Festival 2022
We’ve been tidying up the workshop, because this year we are part of Shoreditch Design Triangle. The Shoreditch Design Triangle is a cultural event that celebrates the creative industry in East London. Running 17th-25th September 2022. Now in its fourteenth year, the Shoreditch Design Triangle has become one of the largest districts in the London […]
Support for Ukraine
Along with other makers from around the world, London Green Wood are taking part in an online fundraising auction for the people of Ukraine. All proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross DEC Ukraine Appeal. Please get involved; tell your friends, neighbours and family and help us help! London Green Wood members are donating […]
Rush seating with Rachael South
Text: Esther RobinsonPhotos: Esther Robinson, Slow Maker, Spencer Martin Back in the depths of lockdown, LGW member Spencer Martin floated the idea of a rush seating workshop led by one of the country’s best chair caners. Naturally, uptake was huge but the offer came with a caveat – you have to make a stool first! […]