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Bits and Pieces
A catch all catagory for blogs I can't find a home for.
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Story Chair
Published on Thursday 26th January 2012 - 22:26
News about the story chair I made for Sandal Junior School in Baildon. To commemorate a much loved teacher, Dot Mainwaring. read more
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What's been happening
Published on Wednesday 16th November 2011 - 21:22
I've not blogged for a while, here's news of a few of the things that have been going on up Blubberhouses way. read more
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End of year shows
Published on Thursday 14th July 2011 - 22:32
Comments on the end of year shows at Leeds College of Art and Burnley College read more
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In praise of Ironmongers (and Hardware Shops) 2
Published on Sunday 10th July 2011 - 20:35
I can't resist a good hardware shop, here's a little gem right on my doorstep. read more
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Busy, busy, busy
Published on Wednesday 8th June 2011 - 21:51
It's been a busy month, teaching courses, reorganising the workshop, moving house etc etc. read more
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Chris gets down with the young people, init.
Published on Friday 6th May 2011 - 09:11
The eagle eyed amoungst you may have noticed the dreaded F and T at the bottom of my web site pages. This shows that I have been dragged into the 21st century. read more
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A New Business
Published on Friday 22nd April 2011 - 10:16
David and I have been sharing a workshop for over 18 months now. We have now decided to merge the two businesses. read more
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A Career in Furniture Making - Selling your Stuff
Published on Sunday 17th April 2011 - 08:14
In previous blogs in this series I have talked about the financial side of the business of furniture making and ran through some pricing calculations. Now we have the dilemna of how to sell your work at these prices. read more
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Burr oak cabinet, oak bedroom suite and contemporary style kitchen
Published on Monday 21st March 2011 - 20:23
I've finished a few interesting pieces in recent months, these include a new and unique contemorary styel kitcehen, a minimalist bedroom suite in oak and walnut and an unusual bow fronted cabinet in burr oak and cherry. I've had professional photographs taken of a couple of these pieces. So, like a holiday maker back from the Med., I'm keen to show you some of my snaps! read more
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Competitive blogging.
Published on Tuesday 1st March 2011 - 14:25
It's quite interesting to read other makers approach to the craft from Simon Piries down to earth attitude to Michael Wainwright's more off the wall postings (yes he is a maker). Here I point to some makers blogs. read more