Range inspired by fishing floats
Michael turned a range of pieces inspired by fishing floats some of which he had used as a commercial fisherman and others he used to collect off the beach as a boy. The initial range were made back over the winter of 21/22. See previous blog These were very well...
Working on the bronze repairs.
Michael has often used staples as decoration on pieces of his work. He first registered a makers mark with the Edinburgh assay office back in 2000 and has been using hallmarked silver staples as repairs ever since. He started using bronze and copper on pieces about...
Inspiration comes from many timelines and from around the world
I new piece just finished is this beautiful blackened oak bowl with lots of natural detail, staples and hand carving. It is currently for sale on our website shop. 17 Oct 2022 Michael gets a lot of his inspiration from Neolithic and Iron age finds at Archeological...
The Cairn’s Cog
Last week the dig at The Cairns in South Ronaldsay was due to open, but unfortunately it is not to be. However – don’t despair – there is an excellent exhibition in the Stromness museum with many of the incredible finds including the wooden bowl found in the well....