I started this journey with the Pole-lathe that I built when I moved to the beautiful North Tipperary countryside at the end of 2017. 

My background includes a fine art degree in sculpture and many years as a craftsperson. Working for small craft companies, and a family heritage of cabinet-making. In a stressful and weird world I find that sustainable green woodwork grounds and roots me with great benefits for my mental health and wellbeing. I want to share that connection with others. 

I make handmade wooden items turned on a foot-powered lathe, and hand carved items made with axe, knife and spoon knife. I turn and carve locally sourced wood using age-old woodworking processes. 

I am Passionate about Traditional Crafts and the Natural world and am excited to share that love by teaching traditional woodcraft skills such as foot powered bowl lathe turning, hand carving vessels and spoon carving.