This building in Albania's capital Tirana will be decorated by Merlyn Chesterman and Rod Nelson. (see first news) |
Merlyn Chesterman and Rod Nelson have taken on an exciting project in Albania, where they will transform a Communist era block this Summer ... / read more /
Frannie and Philip Leach attended the Re-Opening of the Leach Pottery in St Ives on Thursday March 6th (www.theleachpotterystives.co.uk). This was well attended including the Japanese ambassador
and several Japanese who had flown over especially for the event. A lot of money has been spent on the restoration including the construction of a Japanese style building to house Bernard Leach's life history.
Philip and Frannie are contiuing to sell in the Takashimya department store in Tokyo and hope to have an exhibition in Gallery St Ives (www.gallery-st-ives.co.jp) in Tokyo, in 2009."
James' Archway Table has just scooped the furniture equivalent of the oscars. It has just been awarded a 'Guild Mark for Bespoke Furniture" by the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers in London. One of only 10 awarded annually. / read more /
David has been writing a series of articles for Furniture and Cabinet Making magazine on the use of inlay tools. This has been prompted by some new tools from the Lie Nielsen tool works in Maine USA.
Bob Seymour takes all the photos for David's articles but has never had a front cover shot before now. So they are both very pleased by the front cover of F and C number 140 which features David.
David will be at Yandle's show in Martock on April 11th 12th , on the Classic Hand Tools stand with Mike Hancock. where he will be demonstrating just what exceptionally sharp tools can do! Once you have been spellbound there may still be an opportunity to book onto one of his week long tool sharpening courses this summer.... or if you really want to master the skills there may even be a place on his three month course that starts in September. Have a look at David's website for details.
compiled by Betty Norbury, published by Stobart Davies Limited.
James Morley has three pieces featured in this book - The Library Steps, The Quill and The Archway Table. You can see them on his website in his portfolio. A very glossy source book of furniture designer/makers. To purchase it or for further information go to Amazon.
Most people go to see a film to follow the story, ogle the stars or revel in the special effects. Hartland-based fine furniture maker James Morley had something else on his mind when he and his wife, Di, went to see the Golden Compass recently. Their Walnut Library Steps were selected to feature in this block buster, which was released in December 2007.