My name is Paul Brayshaw and I am a wood worker living and working in Dorset, specialising in making a range of wooden usable items.  I am really excited by the process of working with natural materials to produce beautiful objects of practical use. Truly sustainable, I work mainly with locally-sourced hardwoods.

Greenwood work

I produce a range of wooden spoons and kitchen utensils, small stools & coppice products including garden plant labels etc.  I work entirely by hand using traditional tools and methods.

Designed for everyday use, my hand carved spoons and spatulas are finished with food safe oils. They can be simply washed-up in hot, soapy water taking care to allow them to dry before putting away. Occasionally you may wish to rub in a light coat of salad bowl oil as the wood mellows, developing a patina that only time and use can provide. 

Wood Turning

I produce a range of wooden bowls, pot purri air freshener bowls, light pulls and goblets.  These are mainly made where possible from locally sources hardwoods.  These can be finished with food safe oil or highly polished with wax.

Shows and Galleries

Currently you can buy my work directly from my home in Poole, Dorset, or come along to one of the shows mentioned below, meet me in person and choose something that fits your own hands.

At present my work is available at:

• My Home at Poole in Dorset Telephone 01202 603245
• At the various Shows listed below
   

Shows for 2009:

I will usually be found exhibiting with the Dorset Coppice Group.

To get in touch, simply send me an email.

or by post:

Paul Brayshaw
38 Chilfrome Close
Poole
Dorset
BH17 9WE

Links

Dorset Coppice Group

Cherry Wood Project

Hedgerow Crafts

Dorset Wildlife Trust