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About Owen Thomas

Having discovered the world of green woodworking, I have become fully immersed in the possibilities that these traditional techniques can offer. Using axes, knives and a foot powered lathe create items that have their own unique, warm character. I strive to make usable and beautiful woodenware, taking inspiration from historical work and also contemporary design. I feel that working with hand tools is an important aspect to the design process, making me work in more efficient ways. By physically handling the work piece, I find that I am constantly feeling for pleasing ergonomics and tactile surfaces. I work on a foot-powered pole lathe to turn bowls from fresh wood, creating beautiful items for everyday use. The tool marks become almost like the fingerprint of the maker, where every clean cut is an example of the years of practice. The subtle facets of a bowl can become like a familiar friend at meal times. Using wooden bowls and spoons for your food is a marvellous way to eat. There is something special about feeling the subtle facets of a wooden spoon in your hand and eating your food from a warm, charming wooden bowl.

Further Info

Open to the Public?
No
Provides Course / Training
Yes

Contact

Owen Thomas Wood Craft
6 St Ethelbert Close
Sutton St Nicholas
Herefordshire
HR1 3BF
07905334830

Hand carved Dolphin spoon

Initially influenced by the traditional Welsh dolphin spoons, these have developed into a shape of their own.
These are wonderful spoons for everyday use, be it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Hand carved from sycamore and finished with cold pressed linseed oil

Approx 6ins