Axminster Powertools contacted me as we have worked together before on a couple of shoots. They wanted an authentic workshop to inspire woodworkers. My method acting skills were therefore on show! It was great fun, and I was really impressed with the whole...
9th – 24th September 2023 For the first time I'm taking part in Devon Open Studios, from my home garden workshop in Seaton, Devon. Devon Open Studios is the annual flagship event of Devon Artist Network. Every September members of the network, potters, painters,...
I'm delighted to be exhibiting at this fantastic venue as part of: The Plant Fair Sculpture by the Lakes is described as one of the most beautiful and unique settings in the UK. With over 120 pieces positioned across The Sculpture Park, it is a place where you can...
May Bank Holiday plans? We'll be joining Sitting Spiritually over the weekend. Once again, we're delighted to have been invited to exhibit pieces from across our outdoor and indoor ranges as part of the: Sitting Spiritually Open Garden Weekend Saturday 27th / Sunday...
I bloody love wood. Always have. From carving walking sticks with my Grandad, through climbing every tree in the vicinity of our rural childhood home, all leading to my career making outdoor and indoor furniture. It’s not just the working with wood that I love, but...
“Having been a fan of Alex’s work for a few years I knew he was just the person to commission to make us a mantelshelf as we wanted something a bit out of the ordinary above our wood burning stove. We agreed on a charred cedar mantel and Alex made us something very...
“I bought one of the gorgeous Cedar of Lebanon wooden stools as a gift for my dad and we all love it. It is such a lovely simple design, expertly crafted from a beautiful piece of wood. The stool brings texture and nature into the home and also works brilliantly as...
I’m proud to tell you that Alex Brooks Furniture has been selected to exhibit at the CRAFT Festival - Cheltenham! Craft Festival Cheltenham returns for its fifth year this March, with a hundred of the finest designer makers from across the UK exhibiting at Cheltenham...
Go back 5 years and consider what has happened up to now, you’d never believe it! It's been a difficult few years in business - at the end of 2019, having decided to stop promoting outdoor furniture via my brother company www.edbrooks.com, the shops then shut due to...
What we consider when sourcing the timber... Will we find it in the first place!? Dad keeps his ear to the ground. He grew up in the area and so knows a lot of the farmers and landowners. Often after a storm he may hear about a fallen tree and he will try and contact...