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Lisa Hammond interview

Posted on May 12, 2020 by stevetomlin

Here’s a terrific interview with Lisa Hammond who set up Maze Hill Pottery and makes salt glazed pottery. I bought one of her mugs 15 years ago and it became a firm favourite up until the time it was dropped … Continue reading →

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The Power of Peening

Posted on July 3, 2019 by stevetomlin

Peening is a process of cold-forging and used with an Austrian scythe to thin the blade at the edge so that the bevel angle is finer. It’s a maintenance task that lots of people don’t enjoy or are nervous of … Continue reading →

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Beech leaf noyau country liqueur

Posted on May 10, 2019 by stevetomlin

It’s spring and the leaves are coming out on the trees. It’s such an exciting time when the woods and meadows come alive. Each year, I make the effort to head out on a sunny day like today to pick … 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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Spoon carving workshop in Manchester

Posted on March 25, 2019 by stevetomlin

Greenwood craft courses in the city Continue reading →

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Scything and Spoon carving workshops at Burmieston, Perth & Kinross

Posted on May 14, 2018 by stevetomlin


Grab a last minute course at the wonderful Burmieston Steading in Perth and Kinross. Learn to scythe or join us for a day of green wood spoon carving. Continue reading →

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Spoon carving workshop for Forest Schools

Posted on April 4, 2016 by stevetomlin

Spoon carving course in Manchester
I was invited to teach spoon carving for a group of Forest School Leaders in Manchester. A fabulous weekend with axes, knives, spoons and pizza!
Places are available on my next spoon carving weekend, book your place for and inspiring weekend or learning and fun:
23 & 24 April 2016 at Hillend Farmhouse, Dumfries. £130 Contact Steffi Schaffler phone 01387 740945 Continue reading →

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Learn to Scythe first course for 2015

Posted on June 1, 2015 by stevetomlin

The weather forecast was for heavy rain all day, how did my first Lean to Scythe course of 2015 turn out? Here’s a clue:
Learn to Scythe Continue reading →

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'Out of the Woods' exhibition at Farfield Mill

Posted on January 4, 2015 by stevetomlin

The ‘Out of the Woods’ exhibition at Farfield Mill will be first chance to see my new range of work in the flesh. You are invited to the preview.. Continue reading →

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In The Flow at Sprint Mill

Posted on September 24, 2014 by stevetomlin

As well as two weeks of art and craftwork on display, our C-Art Open Studio exhibition hosted a fantastic night of spoken word with some fantastic pieces inspired by Sprint Mill.

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