the benefits of playing with spinning tops Spinning tops are a fantastic traditional toy. Firstly, spinning top games are great for developing fine motor skills, hand strength and concentration in children as young as 2 years old. Secondly, they're...
The One Ash exhibition was held at Chapel Arts Studios in Andover from the 2nd until 23rd of July 2022. It brought together the diverse work of all the craftspeople and artists parts of the One Ash tree had been given to.
Love Heartwood is a Rural Business Awards winner after this year's National Finals. Jules Hudson, the BBC Escape to the Country presenter, once again delighted the finalists as host for the ceremony on Thursday 24th February. The awards recognise...
woodturning demonstration video, workshop tour and a brief history of me https://youtu.be/TGJ24HoIMBA Talk and turning demonstration given for members of Men's Sheds Cymru on 7th August 2020 via Zoom. This is a recording of the Zoom talk and demonstration I gave in...
Love HeartWood is one of a hand picked selection of 120 of the best British makers and craftspeople. The digital craft festival is a really exciting Christmas craft event crammed full of brilliant makers and my main Christmas event for 2020. I was very pleased to be...
As part of Global Collaboration Week, a selection of fantastic 'in-person' markets are coming together for 'The Creative Collaboration Market.' The market's being organised by Pedddle. A whole host of local markets are taking part, including myself and other local...
Summer evenings are perfect for picnics. If you're looking to ditch the plastic and replace it with more sustainable picnicware then 3 Bears Woodware's the answer. 3 Bears Woodware is eco friendly tableware that can grow with your family. It's a great alternative to...
This journal entry continues on from One Ash - Part 1 which was about Andover Trees United and the aims and structure of the project. In this entry I'll share with you what I created from my One Ash wood. There are 3 parts to the One Ash Project: Meeting the tree,...
I believe that educating future generations to care for our environment and manage it sustainably is crucial if we’re to reverse the damage done by Man to the environment. Educational projects that create connections between the community and nature are a great way to...
There's a long history of wooden dishes in Britain dating right back to the Iron Age. In fact, wood was the most popular choice of material for tableware all the way up until the late 17th and early 18th centuries. This was due to the advent of inexpensive glazed...
how a pile of plastic inspired the 3 bears wooden dinner set Over the last 10 years this pile of plastic's been slowly growing taller in my kitchen cupboard. Why did I need all this plastic? Well when you have a baby weaning and toddlers needing drop-proof tableware,...
Following these simple guidelines will help your wooden products age gracefully and provide a lifetime of use and enjoyment. Wood has been proven to be naturally antibacterial and is therefore healthy and natural. general guidelines Wood is absorbent so try not to...
how long does an order normally take? My usual making time is 5 - 7 days however if it's a large or custom order then I'll be in touch to let you know when it'll be ready to dispatch. Do you offer free shipping? YES on orders over £25. Orders are sent using Royal...