woodfair: part 2

Woodfair was set in the grounds at Larmer Tree Gardens in Dorset
and we managed to wander around them one evening after the
show had closed and also early in the morning before it opened to
take some pictures.

the place is so beautiful and I did get a little obsessed by the
lovely little tower that was covered in orange/pink lichens ....
it seemed to change colour depending on the light.
the floor inside had a lovely mosaic & the ceiling was stunning,
like a sculptured sun.


if you get a chance to visit the gardens, you must.

www.larmertreegardens.co.uk


{part 1 here}

woodfair: part 1

as promised we thought we would show you some images that we
took at Woodfair. The setting was beautiful ... (more about
Larmer Tree Gardens in the next part) and we saw some beautiful
sunsets .... and rain clouds.


we had very mixed feelings about the show and it didn't help that
we had to set up in the rain and mud.
there was some great stuff at the show, lots of conservation stands
and some lovely traditional old crafts still being practiced, but the
shopping marque that we were in wasn't reserved just for
designer makers with their own original ideas, designs
and work unfortunately.

there were a handful of stands that were good, like
Jonathan Garratt with his beautiful terracotta pots & tableware,
and our friend David Baker had new work on show, but most of the
stands were traditional woodwork rather than original design.

we enjoyed meeting Terry and his son Lee from Dorset Coppicing Ltd
who made some really lovely traditional work, like besom brooms
and the old fashioned tent pegs, ect.


despite the weather we still had a good show.
we caught up with some old friends, chatted to some lovely people,
made a few new contacts & sold out of lanterns.

{part 2 soon}

come & see us at woodfair this weekend

come & see us at Woodfair
this weekend

Larmer Tree Gardens
Tollard Royal
Cranborne Chase
Dorset

10am - 5pm
sat & sun

www.woodfair.org

{wish us sunshine}

cranborne chase woodfair

our first show this autumn is Cranborne Chase Woodfair
at the beautiful Larmer Tree Gardens in Dorset.

the show is this weekend - saturday 10th & sunday 11th october
and is open from 10am to 5pm both days.

you can find us in the shopping marquee where
we will be showing a range of our furniture & accessories
including coffee tables, mirrors & clocks, lamps & lanterns,
chopping boards & more.

we have never been to Larmer Tree Gardens before but from
the images we have seen, they look stunning
(fingers crossed for lovely sunshine).

there should be lots and lots to see at the show from furniture makers
to green wood workers, sustainable living exhibitors to basket makers,
conservation & wildlife groups to local food producers
and, of course, beautiful handmade work from makers & artists.


for more details visit www.woodfair.org

hope to see you there.


images 1, 3, 4 & 5 from larmertreegardens.co.uk