Derbyshire Open Arts 2nd to 5th June 2012
Wells Week 23rd to 28th June 2012
Please come through the 5 bar gate to the permanent Showroom at other times
Matthew began woodturning in late 2003 having been given his first lathe as a surprise 40th birthday present by his wife. After a 3 day hands on course to learn how to present a piece of steel to a whizzing lump of wood without breaking his wrists, Matthew embarked on establishing his style which is to present the wood in its best shape to emphasise its grain and highlight its bark, sapwood and heartwood wherever possible ensuring that it can still be identified as a piece of wood. He refuses to use stains and colours and works with as wide a range of woods as possible both exotic and local (all from sustainable sources) to show off the natural beauty of each piece. Many pieces start life with one purpose but their knots and soft and hard patches dictate what the piece finally appears as.
Matthew creates a large variety of products ranging from small spinning tops and colourful door wedges up through candlesticks, bowls and dishes to large platters and plates. Commissions have included a round box for long matches, a simple pot stand and a large mortar and pestle.
Matthew can be found most days at Woodturning at Christmas Cottage,If you are in Youlgrave, please come through the 5 bar gate and try the house or workshop. If we are in we are open. We have now set up a permanent display room in the middle of the house for visitors.
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