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Dec 3, 20213 min

Wavy, wonky, wonderful once-turned bowls...

When I started making wooden bowls I used a chisel and a mallet and a lot of effort. After some pretty sketchy 'bowls' I bought a lathe...

Dec 2, 20212 min

Behind the scenes - Making a Hertswood Airie

We thought it would be nice to show the process of making an Airie, so here's the bit Jonah does: making the pot. This particular pot is...

Nov 25, 20213 min

Hanging around with Airies...

Hertswood Airies began when husband and wife, Jonah and Lizzie, combined their passions; woodturning and house plants. Jonah makes the...

Dec 16, 20202 min

Making a bowl - 5 months distilled to 3 minutes

I thought it might be interesting to some to see a quick summary of the process of making a bowl. Making a bowl starts in the woods, for...

Nov 7, 20196 min

Tree Books

People are like plants: they grow toward the light.

Mar 28, 20199 min

Hertswood at Hill Farm Barn

On a sunny Saturday morning there are few things I like to do more than go to Hill Farm Barn in Northchurch. The walk or cycle from...