Darren Wheeler RPT, Woodturner and Sculptor

Darren Wheeler RPT, Woodturner and Sculptor Visual artist working with local wood ,Woodturner,Sculptor and Chainsaw Carver

As an Sculptor and woodturner based in rural north Dorset,much of my inspiration comes from the surrounding landscape,and the amazing timber that i source locally from storm damaged trees that mostly have come from the gardens of my former milkround customers. My passion for wood comes from my grandfather who passed on his deep love of creating in timber ,also in my twenties i met Dave Roberts RPT

,a magician with wood,
who opened my mind to the world of lathe turning. After only a few lessons Dave told me that i had "the touch" and should go away and play.... so play i did,experimenting with a wide range of timbers and techniques. The more i learned,the more my desire to create art from timber grew,developing into a love that has never,and never will leave me
In 2011 the opportunity arose for me to spend much more time in my garden workshop and develop as an artist. I have a great passion for including a very organic look in my pieces with natural edges and burring,for which i had to develop a slower and more precise method of turning,
giving my work a distinctive style. After some encouragement i joined the Dorset Visual Arts and successfully participated in Dorset Art Week followed by excibitions at NT Stourhead and Bridport Arts Centre,
My work is also excibited in Dansel Gallery ,Abbotsbury

“Empress “ looking fabulously imperial today !
10/05/2026

“Empress “ looking fabulously imperial today !

The power of positive energy is flowing through this glorious Beech portal today xGoodwood Racecourse
10/05/2026

The power of positive energy is flowing through this glorious Beech portal today x
Goodwood Racecourse

Absolutely loving the light today the movement in the shadows is amazing xx
10/05/2026

Absolutely loving the light today the movement in the shadows is amazing xx

It’s preview evening here Goodwood Racecourse with and I’m loving the atmosphere already
08/05/2026

It’s preview evening here Goodwood Racecourse with and I’m loving the atmosphere already

I’m sure by now your all used to me saying how fab a show is but and it’s a rather big BUT !!having just finished settin...
08/05/2026

I’m sure by now your all used to me saying how fab a show is but and it’s a rather big BUT !!
having just finished setting up Nicky and I have just had a wonder around the venue and “Glorious Goodwood “ has certainly lived up to its name as there are some truly incredible pieces on display here I am so incredibly honoured to be exhibiting alongside some of these unbelievably talented people please do come see for yourselves

Sussex Art Fair is all set up Goodwood Racecourse ready for our exhibitors. 🖼️

Here’s the info on this weekends show ! Xx
06/05/2026

Here’s the info on this weekends show ! Xx

Right from set up there has been some fantastic moments to this years event at RHS Wisley,I have had some incredible com...
04/05/2026

Right from set up there has been some fantastic moments to this years event at RHS Wisley,I have had some incredible comments,interesting offers on opportunities,possible commissions to discuss further ,wonderful sales and hundreds of those “wows” which I love to receive,today is unfortunately the last day of the show so please do come and say hello I’d be happy to introduce you to my world of wood xx

Enjoying the beautiful sunshine here at RHS Wisley !Can you see it ? Xx
03/05/2026

Enjoying the beautiful sunshine here at
RHS Wisley !
Can you see it ? Xx

I love it when the shadows start to come out and play !!
02/05/2026

I love it when the shadows start to come out and play !!

So the main questions people have asked so far today are …………..1, Do you give lessons ?………… well at the moment I don’t b...
30/04/2026

So the main questions people have asked so far today are …………..
1, Do you give lessons ?
………… well at the moment I don’t but that’s not to say I never will !
2, what type of CNC do you use ?
…………… I’ve never owned one and never will

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Unit 5 Melbury Business Park, West Melbury Farm
Shaftesbury
SP70AF

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