Useful Links
https://www.somersetcraftguild.co.uk/
The Somerset Guild of Craftsmen promotes the best of design and craftsmanship in the county. They have a wonderful centre worth visiting in the heart of Wells just off Broad Street where I have some of my work.
www.somersetartworks.org.uk
Somerset Arts Works (SAW) is a non profit making organisation promoting the Visual Arts and creating opportunities for Artists and Makers in Somerset.
www.woodturners.co.uk
The Association of Woodturners of Great Britain is dedicated to the advancement and promotion of woodturning. It has over 3000 members and 50 affiliated local groups.
www.yandles.co.uk
Yandles of Martock is my favourite local supplier for tools, machinery and timber. It also has an lovely gallery where I can display and sell my work. Look out for its half yearly woodworking shows in April & September
www.iwoodwebdesign.co.uk
I was delighted with the expert way James Gundry led me through the maze of opportunities and pitfalls to produce my site. I would happily recommend him to anyone who wishes to create or improve their website.
www.jysg.co.uk
John Yeo is friend and colleague in the Somerset Guild of Craftsmen. John’s glass work is bespoke and handmade in the traditional manner with a strong emphasis on quality and craftsmanship.
www.madturners.co.uk
Martock and District Woodturners is the club which has encouraged and supported me as I have progressed from a relative novice to a professional woodturner.
www.danselgallery.co.uk
My work can be purchased at the Dansel Gallery which is situated in the centre of the picturesque village of Abbotsbury,Dorset. It is well worth a visit. The gallery is recognized as housing a superb collection of contemporary handmade works in wood.
My work can be purchased at ACEarts a gallery in the centre of Somerton . It showcases contemporary art and craft from artists and makers based in the South West alongside an interesting exhibition programme.
https://www.quartersawnoak.co.uk
This is a most helpful sawmill where I can be assured to get top quality quarter sawn oak for my plates and platters. Austin & Dan are to be congratulated on their customer service.