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Monthly Archives: December 2007
Khokhloma Ware: Folk art for the masses
Virtually no visitor returns from Russia without a painted wooden souvenir reflecting the traditional ‘Khokhloma’ folk art. Khokhloma ware has a very long tradition and can be traced back to both the monastic and peasant culture of the seventeenth century. … Continue reading
Samuel Rockall: last of the chair bodgers
The proud brick quoined flint cottage still stands alone on Summer Heath, once home to the Rockall family for an uninterrupted 180 years. But no longer can freshly cut Beech butts be seen stacked in the shade of a tall … Continue reading
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The International Turning Exchange
There is nothing parochial about the International Turning Exchange (ITE); this is born out by the number of residents who have participated from many parts of the globe over the last ten years. For me an indicator of the programme’s … Continue reading
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The Caversham Village Sign: carved by Stuart King
In some parts of England there is a tradition of carved wooden signs depicting the unique qualities of the area and often erected on the village green. Usually created by a local craftsman, they instill a sense of identity and … Continue reading
Making Gypsy Flowers
Today’s flower arrangers are spoilt for choice. Wonderful natural material is available from around the globe, all the year round. Fifty years ago one had to rely on what was grown in season in one’s own garden or the limited … Continue reading
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How I built Leonardo Da Vinci’s lathe
How long has man been turning wood? Almost certainly longer than we have evidence for! What did the first lathe look like? We are not sure, but we can come to a reasonable conclusion bearing in mind the materials and … Continue reading
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Tagged da vinci, lathe, lathes, leonardo, leonardo da vinci, woodturner, woodturners, woodturning
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