Alex was approached by SparcStudio Design to create a set of bespoke tables for Calcot Spa. The commission involved crafting four custom tables for the spa’s light relaxation area, where the designer sought to incorporate Alex's signature organic style. After some...
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Crafting a Custom Bell Stand
Alex has just completed a unique commission - a bespoke design to protect a bell purchased by the client. After discussing ideas with his brother Ed, they settled on a design inspired by forked trees, which became the foundation for the structure. The forked trees...
Horseferry Playground – Revisited
Alex recently revisited a project he and his brother Ed completed for the City of London, located right next to the Houses of Parliament: Horseferry Park. The bespoke wooden play equipment they crafted is still standing strong and continues to be enjoyed by children....
Christmas in Lyme Regis
I and thirteen other artists and makers are displaying work at the Malthouse Gallery in Lyme Regis until Thursday 21st November. I have seven pieces of furniture on display - probably too large for a stocking, but deliverable by sleigh! ...
When Trees Turn Jurassic!
When an ancient oak tree succumbed to rot and fell, Ed saw an opportunity. Rather than let it go to waste, he transformed the fallen tree into something eye-catching! Inspired by a mix of prehistoric creatures Ed carved the oak into a striking wooden dinosaur! It's...
What’s on the bench?
The 'Chapman' spalted beech natural live edge coffee table has such unique spalted wood markings. The handmade metal legs follow the undulations of the waney organic edges. Available to buy from Dansel Gallery, and I have access to various fascinating pieces of timber...
Summer Exhibitions & Events: 2024
The exhibition ‘Helios’ finished last month after a 10 day run at The Malthouse Gallery in Lyme Regis. It was a group event organised by Alison Shelton-Brown artist. It looked fantastic and was a great success for me. I hope to do this again next year. ...
Wooding Present!
The owner of the wonderful wood based Dansel Gallery (where I sell many pieces) contacted me recently to organise a wedding present for her daughter Tilia, from her friends. The ‘Brooks’ burr oak trunk coffee table worked on so many levels and was ordered as a...
July: What’s on the bench?
‘Latmore’ tree trunk slice coffee table in spalted beech: This collection received a recent commission at Dorset Art Weeks. There are still slices available with one in the making on the workbench, and another already completed and in the Sou'-Sou'-West Arts Gallery,...
See me at HELIOS – June 2024
Helios - A creative celebration of sun, sea and sky. Curator Alison Shelton Brown has invited artists and makers from around the South West to display a wide variety of materials and techniques at a range of prices. There will be painting, jewellery, leatherwork,...