We both enjoy experimenting with new ideas. We take pride in our workmanship and believe that it is our joy in our craft that makes our work stand out. The inspirations for our work are the colours and patterns in the wood itself as well as the beautiful landscape from which it comes. Although we prefer to concentrate on one-off items; bowls, platters and thin walled forms, we do make a full range of turned products, including light pulls, fruit, toadstools and candlesticks. Together with the eternal quest for the perfect line, we are developing decorative techniques, including carving, burning and the use of natural stains
Most of the wood that we use comes from local trees, though we never turn down gifts of timber from other areas! In all cases we try to ensure that the trees come from sustainably managed sources. We are always looking for fruit woods, holly, ash, elm, beech, oak, yew, almost anything really. If you live near us and have cut down a tree and are wondering how to get rid of it, ask us!
Leigh has recently been accepted onto the Register of Professional Turners, which is maintained by the Worshipful Company of Turners. According to the RPT "This Register is composed of turners who offer a professional service to the public, and whose work, prior to admission, has been approved by competent assessors as being of good quality".
- Name: Rihan Woodworkers
- Web:
http://homepages.tcp.co.uk/~rihan/ - Email: rihan@tcp.co.uk