From the workshop in North Norfolk artist and craftsman Jack Wheeler designs and makes unique and beautiful hand crafted wooden objects - working with locally grown trees using a variety of traditional tools and techniques.

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From the workshop in North Norfolk, I design and make handcrafted wooden objects from locally grown trees using a variety of traditional tools and techniques. Ever seeking an elusive harmony between material, process and form…

Three lacquered cups. Pole lathe turned and carved cherry and ash finished with urushi. These are available to purchase. Please DM for details. #newwoodculture #woodenware #craft #handmade #woodcarving #japanesedesign #handcarved #urushi #pottery
Two of my sculptures that are part of an exhibition currently on at Houghton Hall in North Norfolk - organised and curated by @contemporary_and_country EAST TO EAST: Art and Craft with an Asian Influence 23 April to 1 October 2023 For more detail
Lidded vessel in progress. Pole lathe turned spalted sycamore. 175mm (D) x 240mm (H) Out of curiosity I weighed the sycamore before mounting it on the lathe. It was just shy of 7 kilos! It is by far the largest end grain vessel I've attempted so
Here's some of the work I'll be taking to @holtmarket this Sunday. Do come and say hello if you're in the area - lots of talented makers and lovely food stalls! A few of these pieces are also available to purchase through my online shop. Link in bio
Two pole lathe turned spalted sycamore footed bowls with carved texture. #newwoodculture #woodenware #tableware #tablewaredesign #teabowl #woodcraft #pottery #polelatheturning #hooktools #craft #handmade #woodcarving #japanesedesign #handcarved #bri
I've been working with urushi for a couple of years now, and it often feels as though I've barely scratched the surface in terms of what might be possible with this remarkable material. Part of that is because I'm largely teaching myself and learning
I recently bought some Japanese Hassui ceramic (liquid glass) wood finish through @yoav.kafets. I've been keen to try it out on some of my woodenware for a while. Unlike urushi, it will allow the natural wood colour and grain pattern to take centre
A few lacquered pieces I'm currently working on. Ash, sweet chestnut, elm, sycamore and cherry. #newwoodculture #craft #handmade #woodcarving #designermaker #urushi #katakuchi #woodenware #maker #britishcraft #japanesedesign #japanesewoodworking #h
A wooden cup in progress. Pole lathe turned and hand carved spalted sycamore with the first layer of raw urushi lacquer. Curiously the lacquer has become almost black on this sycamore. I have no idea why but I quite like it. #newwoodculture #wood
Working on some little footed cherry tea cups alongside doing lots of lacquering this week. Jumping between activities helps avoid sitting for long periods, which I'm not a fan of. The outside of these is turned with hook tools on a foot powered re
Lidded vessels in progress. Started work on an exciting new project this week, part of which involves making a collection of large lidded vessels. I'll be exploring some new forms and processes with these. Some will be carved, some turned, and som
A little elm wagatabon tray. Carved by hand with a few simple tools. Available to purchase through my new online shop. Link in bio. Please do reach out if you're interested and overseas as the website is currently only set up for UK shipping, but

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