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I started this blog in October 2009 when I moved workshops from Denby Dale, near Huddersfield, up to Blubberhouses, north of Leeds. The intention is to tell the story of how the workshop and attached Gallery (http://www.designermakers.co.uk/) develops. Of course I'll also include comment on furniture making in general and other incidents of interest.
However I realise that the blogoshpere can be a bit turgid in places so I hope that my postings will be relatively pithy and readable.
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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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Nostalgia trip
Published on Tuesday 10th May 2011 - 20:50
I had to throw out some records and books on Saturday, I've just about recovered from the trauma. WARNING: THIS BLOG CONTAINS AN EGO TRIP. read more
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Marquetry teaching
Published on Tuesday 10th May 2011 - 06:39
On Saturday I taught the first of our free marquetry taster workshops. It was a good session, it was good to see complete novices getting to grips with the skills of the craft. 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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The Organ Grinder and his Monkey
Published on Saturday 23rd April 2011 - 08:25
Why does the designer have more esteem than the maker? This is a blog I wrote for the Designer Makers site but thought it would work well here. 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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Free marquetry taster courses - stop press.
Published on Tuesday 5th April 2011 - 21:12
We are pleased to announce that contemporary marquetry artist, Christine Meyer-Eaglestone, will be demonstrating her radical approach to marquetry following the workshops offered during North Yorkshire Open Studios. read more