Woodlore SD

02/03/2024

Guest artist at The Crafters, Melrose, for the month of March 2024. Fabulous place to visit, both town and Shop. Plus, some great cafes and restaurants. 😊

26/06/2023

This heatmap shows the distribution of historic buildings in Great Britain, including castles, estates and Cathedrals.

15/05/2023

When something works, why change it. These tools look very familiar to 21st century artisans . Yet, this is what they would be using 3,500 years ago ish.

Tools of the trade in Bronze Age Britain

When it comes to making troughs, boxes, tool handles and dugout canoes I can rely on a wide and varied selection of woodworking tools from later Bronze Age Britain. Many of the tool types are incredibly similar to those found in relatively modern tool boxes, just with a different metal for the blade.

While there is evidence of turning wood from early Bronze Age Britain, it is only in the latter part of the period that we really see a bloom of more specialist tools. As well as the more simple tanged chisels of earlier periods, we start to see gouges of all sizes and hook knives. Sadly we don't get to see the projects these tools were used on because they only survive in special preservation conditions at sites like Must Farm (@) or Crannogs such as the @. The frequency of these tools in metalwork hoards suggests they were relatively common place, but its likely there were specialist woodworkers.

I'll be working with the team at @ through the year making some Bronze Age boats, but we will no doubt be making some smaller objects too! You'll be able to see us in action during our special open weekends, check out Stanwick Lake's profile for updates.

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09/05/2023

This month I have a selection of my creations in The Crafters, Melrose. From May 1st to May 31st. Bookends, Mushrooms, Bowls, Bookmarks etc. Great wee town to visit, great shop to treat yourself or pick up a gift. 😊

06/05/2023

02/05/2023

Thank you to all who visited Art at Ancrum 2023. It was wonderful to meet you all, and of course, the dogs 😊. Thanks to all my customers and those I spoke to, always a pleasure 😊. A special mention to the organisers….well done and thanks for all the hard work in putting this wonderful event on 😊. To my fellow artists and artisans….. a big 🤗

28/04/2023

That time of year again. Art at Ancrum this weekend and Monday. I’ll be in the marquee with my Woodlore collection, along with some excellent artists and crafters. Coffee, tea and beer available at the pub, village hall and the shop. It’s not just a fair, it’s an experience in a wonderful setting. Hope to see you all there 😊

09/03/2023

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