Monthly Archives: October 2012

Fan Bird video

Posted on October 28, 2012 by stevetomlin

With Christmas approaching I’ve been busy preparing fan birds which are popular as decorations and gifts this time of year. At shows during this summer, a few people have asked how they’re made and not completely believed that they’re just … Continue reading →

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I teach spooncarving, that my part

Posted on October 26, 2012 by stevetomlin

Earlier this month I ran one of my Spoon Carving workshops with a great group, here they are at the end of a really fun weekend. When I teach spoon carving, I want people to go away with more than … Continue reading →

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Hay Meadow seminars in Brussels

Posted on October 26, 2012 by stevetomlin

Barbara Knowles, who organises the Hay Making festival in Transylvania has just sent me details of these two events taking place in Brussels looking at the issue of supporting Europe’s hay meadow. Europe’s hay meadows in decline – what are … Continue reading →

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Brantwood Winter Craft Fair 2012

Posted on October 13, 2012 by stevetomlin

It’s time again to get out to Brantwood House on Coniston Water for their annual Winter Craft Fair on 10 & 11 Nov, which this year features my fan birds on the flyer. I’ll be in the Studio upstairs with … Continue reading →

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The magic of sparks and small toolboxes

Posted on October 3, 2012 by stevetomlin

While I was at Elvaston Castle at the weekend I got to talking with Mark Constable of the Al Fresco forge. Mark was demonstrating lighting a fire using a flint and steel, making it look easier than lighting a match … Continue reading →

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