The Artful Bodger

04/07/2024

The biggest turning I've ever done! It's a leg for a pedestal table. I'll post more pics when it's done.

08/05/2024

From rustic seating to fine dining.

16/04/2024

A few of the workshop I've worked at over the years, I loved them all.

11/04/2024

Not sure I can call myself a bodger anymore? I've just started a new job as a custom cabinet maker for Rubert Bevan. The workshop is a dream, really interesting commissions, lots of space, great tools, and some real craftsman to guide me along. Think I'm going to like it here.

From the beginnings of his career as gilder and restorer, Rupert Bevan has transformed his skills and experience into the foundation of a bespoke interiors company with a rich understanding of countless different styles, materials and finishes. 

21/02/2024

Hi.

Looking for something to do this spring? I've still got 2 places left on my May Welsh stick chairmaking course.

For more details.

Visit https://www.chairmaking.co.uk/courses

Pictures below are some previous students work.

19/02/2024

I've really enjoyed making a version of this old stick chair, adding patina was particularly fun.

15/01/2024

Lovely steambend sculpture, and nice to see them use local trees.

11/12/2023

I've now added 2024 chairmaking course dates to my website. Excited to be running courses from my home workshop at Earthworm Housing Co-op. Check out https://www.theartfulbodger.co.uk/courses

11/12/2023

I really enjoyed making this Windsor bench. I ended up staining it a bit darker to match some existing chairs. The darker stained looked good, wish id took more photos.

04/10/2023

Pretty proud of these rocking chairs. Made to measure, hence different heights. It's my first time taking photos indoors, I've realised I can't alway wait for a sunny day.

11/08/2023

I've been enjoying getting out and about to some shows, next up I'll be at Kingsland church for H-Art. I'd been so busy with teaching I'd not done any shows for quite a few year. Now I'm trying to focus more on making at the moment, it's great to getting out there and chat to people and selling things.

03/08/2023

I've been enjoying making a few interesting mirrors recently. Some from branch unions, like pictured, and some from steam bent ash.