Woodworking Competition Results
A big thank-you to everyone who took part in the Woodworking Competition - we had a huge response from all of you.
The entries were judged by renowned furniture maker Matthew Burt of Hindon, in conjunction with votes from visitors to the Woodfair.
The competition was a fun, friendly competition, designed to recognise the wonderful work that is displayed at the Woodfair and to encourage visitors to get more involved.
Results
Best hand held piece - Sean Hellman with his hand carved bird.
Sean Hellman - the home of original imaging and design in wood, such as indoor and outdoor garden furniture as well as a celebration of trees and woodlands through design of wooden benches for indoor and outdoor garden furniture and creative tree photography.
See the Sean Hellman Website for more info.
Most functional – Mike Taffinder with his towel hook
Mike Taffinder has a workshop and gallery of his work open to the public in North Buckland, North Devon.
See the Tour Devon Website for more info.
Most aesthetically pleasing – Neil Taylor for a park bench
During the last five years Neil has had workshops in Herefordshire and the Border counties, where he has gained much local recognition and many commissions for Welsh stick furniture. He is currently a member of the Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen. A collection of his work can be seen at the Kemble Gallery in Hereford.
People’s Choice – Rod Poynting for his ash chair
Rod Poynting specialises in Treadle lathes, still foot powered but with the work piece continually rotating they are the direct ancestor of today's powered lathes.
You can contact Rod via the Hampshire Coppice Craftsmens Group website.
Sponsoring the 2009 Woodfair:
Keystone Brewery - providing refreshment at the 2009 Woodfair
Knighton Countryside Management - leading woodland, environmental and ecological contractors.
Treasure Trails - providing fun, healthy and informative leisure activities.
Hazelbury Timber Supplies - supplying the finest quality, dry, barn stored timber.