Author Archives: stevetomlin

Wooden hay rake making at Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Posted on April 2, 2019 by stevetomlin

It’s always a treat to go up to Cumbria and spend some time in the Lake District, especially in spring when the countryside is coming to life. This weekend, I’ve been teaching a small group to make wooden hay rakes … Continue reading →

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Cherry wood cooking spoons

Posted on April 2, 2019 by stevetomlin

When I’m teaching spoon carving, I always make a few spoons myself so that I can demonstrate the techniques during the course. This lovely cherry wood came from a local woodland in south Manchester and travelled just a few miles … Continue reading →

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Stave baskets in endangered crafts article

Posted on March 28, 2019 by stevetomlin

Endangered crafts in Countryman magazine. Continue reading →

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Spoon carving workshop in Manchester

Posted on March 25, 2019 by stevetomlin

Greenwood craft courses in the city Continue reading →

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A craft trip to Slovakia

Posted on November 7, 2018 by stevetomlin

Part 1 of images and stories from a traditional craft trip to Slovakia. Continue reading →

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Derbyshire Woodland Festival 2018

Posted on September 6, 2018 by stevetomlin

I’ll be demonstrating and talking baskets at one of the best shows in the UK – come along for a great day of wood and crafts. Continue reading →

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Learning to scythe in Manchester

Posted on June 20, 2018 by stevetomlin


Scything and Billy Joel – only in Manchester! Continue reading →

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Scything the Churchyard in North Yorkshire

Posted on June 17, 2018 by stevetomlin

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Scything Stockport's community orchard

Posted on June 7, 2018 by stevetomlin


Scything in an urban orchard Continue reading →

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Like a hot knife through butter (cups)

Posted on June 6, 2018 by stevetomlin


Come to the meadow and learn to mow easily and quietly with an Austrian scythe. Continue reading →

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