Over the last few months there has been a veritable procession of photographers & film makers visiting the studio, hoping to capture something tangible among the woodchips.
These beautiful pictures were taken by Barry Ainswoth as part of an ever lengthening journey he is undertaking around the country, recording small, creative workspaces: Documenting forgotten, endangered or marginalised skills, crafts and makers.
It’s strange to be on the receiving end of this kind of attention (we used to make films for other people) getting this other view is so valuable, lets us step back and pretend it’s someone else, to think ‘that looks fun’.
Using only natural light, it’s wonderful to see the studio in a totally different way, shifted sideways, reversed and reflected back – it looks better than real – more like the dreamings we had before moving in… It’s also amazing to look back at how much has already changed since these pictures were taken & how much more there is to do! Reminds us why our backs are aching.
See more of Barry’s work here
Excellent photography showing different aspects of the unit, tools and your talents.
Have looked at more of Barry’s work – a valuable and varied piece of photographic record for the future.
Hello and I hope whoever receives this email is well.
Do you do wood carving for beginners at all?
Thanks for your well wishes and comment Vicky. We certainly do welcome beginners here at the workshop, look out for an email shortly and we can understand what exactly it is you’re looking for.