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Author Archives: stevetomlin
"Craft is an antidote to digital media"
“If it breaks, it breaks. You cannot be precious about these things. I don’t want to live in a display case.”
Jonathan Anderson of Loewe has many interesting things to say about craft. Continue reading
The vital wedge
It’s the subtle details of setting up your scythe that make a huge difference so don’t lose your wedge. Continue reading
Posted in Scytherspace, scythes
Tagged adjust, Austrian scythe, blade, course, set up, UK
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Ash splint wall baskets
A small number of y beautiful ash splint wall baskets now available. Continue reading
Posted in baskets, SteveTomlinCrafts
Tagged ash splint, basket, English ash, pounded ash, UK
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Ash splint backpack video
If you enjoyed ‘My father’s tools’, settle down for another wonderful film about weaving ash splint baskets. Continue reading
Posted in baskets, SteveTomlinCrafts
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When scythes go bad
The scythe season is rapidly approaching and I hope I’ll see you on one of my Learn to Scythe courses where you’ll learn to set up, sharpen and mow for the maximum effectiveness and enjoyment. One of the trickiest things … Continue reading
Ash splint basket making film – My father's tools
A beautiful short film about ash splint basket making. Continue reading
Ash splint basket course in Cornwall
Learn to weave ash splint baskets in Cornwall 17th -18th March 2018 Continue reading
Posted in baskets, greenwood courses, SteveTomlinCrafts
Tagged 2018, ash splint, basket, Cornwall, course, UK, workshop
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Spoon carving workshop Manchester
Learn spoon carving in Manchester! Continue reading
Posted in greenwood courses, spoon carving, SteveTomlinCrafts
Tagged 2018, beginner, Chorlton, course, craft, Manchester, workshop
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Ancient cereals corn dolly
An ancient craft bringing some of my favourite people together to achieve a lifetime’s ambition. Continue reading
Handmade Christmas turtle dove decorations
Beautiful, unique decorations for your tree or the perfect handmade gift. Continue reading
Posted in fan birds, SteveTomlinCrafts
Tagged christmas, decoration, handmade, turtle doves
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