Monthly Archives: April 2014

May Whistles

Posted on April 30, 2014 by stevetomlin

May Day is here so why not use these simple instructions to make a May Whistle, a traditional Cornish craft and use it to Ring in the Summer? Continue reading →

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Leatherworking workshop

Posted on April 28, 2014 by stevetomlin

hand stitching leather
It’s always great fun to learn new skills, especially when that includes learning about a new material so when my friend Ruth Pullan mentioned she was starting to teach courses in leatherwork including tradition hand stitching, I jumped at the chance to invite her to Cumbria. Continue reading →

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A use for young beech leaves

Posted on April 17, 2014 by stevetomlin

beech leaves
There’s more to trees than just wood – the bark, sap, fruit, seeds and roots are all useful. Yesterday I was out collecting leaves for a project I’ve been wanting to do for a few years. Continue reading →

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Swill basket making course

Posted on April 14, 2014 by stevetomlin

Swill basket makingIn today’s internet world it’s a treat to find a craft that’s particular to one region and still being carried out in the same way as it has been for hundreds of years. Last week I had the chance to learn some of the skills of a traditional Cumbrian craft for myself. Continue reading →

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How's Your Peening?

Posted on April 7, 2014 by stevetomlin

<img class="alignright" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7266/7670707366_e589e367dc_m.jpg" alt="scythe peening workshop" / Well, Peening Day is done for another year; I hope you got your blades nicely cleaned and sharpened ready for the mowing season. If you're struggling, try asking yourself these questions Continue reading →

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