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Saturday 27th April 2024

Hello friends,

At the end of last year, I said that I was taking a couple of weeks hiatus from writing this newsletter.

And that was four months ago.

Oops!

OK. I don’t feel too bad. I’ve been busier than expected: finishing off pieces, developing a process for proper in-situ photography, and planning more courses.

But your regular weekly woodworking service will now resume.

Tomorrow I will send you all a revised welcome letter. This will let you know what to expect in the coming weeks, and give you some new articles to read if you are interested.

(I have written a whole new series on The Essential Tool Kit, that should be of interest to anyone involved in woodwork on any level.)

After that, you’ll receive a weekly article every Saturday morning. Something for you to read as you sit in the café and enjoy your morning coffee. Or perhaps morning champagne. I’m not one to judge.

Finally, if you want to come and visit me in person, the Sylva Wood Centre will be open for two days over Oxfordshire Art Weeks: Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th May, 10am - 6pm. Come and meet over a dozen skilled craftspeople, visit the Sylva Wood School and walk over to see our reconstructed Anglo Saxon house - The House of Wessex. I’ll be in my regular spot, so come and say hi.

Until next time,
Stay sharp friends,
~sh

Stephen Hickman
Studio Cabinetmaker

P.S. The Walnut console table I mentioned a while back is finally finished! Click here to see it on the website.

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