Southern Fellowship of Woodworkers
Our Fellowship brings together anyone with a passion for woodwork, whether beginner, enthusiastic hobbyist or skilled professional- Knowledge and experience to help your woodworking
- Inspiration through our series of professional speakers
- Guidance on the best places for supplies and what to avoid!
- Insights from woodworkers for new ideas and approaches
- Terrific camaraderie with like-minded woodworkers
Forthcoming Events
Meetings Are Open To All
Our meetings are normally held at the stunning medieval Cross Barn in Odiham. However, during these times of Covid restrictions, we are meeting online using Zoom. We will be back in the Cross Barn as soon as permitted, although we are likely to continue online as well, for those who are unable to join us in person.
25
Feb
Aidan McEvoy | James Mursell
Aidan McEvoy Fine Furniture are bespoke furniture makers based in Farnham, Surrey. They design and create unique pieces of furniture to their customers’ requirements in any style: modern, traditional, classical or contemporary. They also offer a range of woodworking and furniture making courses suitable for all abilities.
Aidan will be talking about his new range of custom furniture and will feature a versatile new jig he has developed to help make chairs.
Some will remember James Mursell, who spoke to us recently about his Windsor Chair making courses. James has developed a new tool, a combination of a spokeshave and a scraper, which he calls the spokescraper. James will be demonstrating this tool at our meeting.
25
Mar
Anthony Dain | Edward Johnson
Anthony Dain of the Sylva Wood Centre in Oxfordshire is an established bespoke furniture maker with an excellent reputation for a wide range of contemporary furniture items to exacting standards. He takes inspiration from traditional British furniture, American Shaker and Scandinavian designs and more recently Japanese joinery.
27
Apr
Wayne Grover
27
May
David Stephenson
Examples of Our Members’ Work
Publications

Dreams Delivered
Bill Clayden, a founder member of the Fellowship, was appointed our first Fellow in 2019. This book, produced by members the Fellowship, celebrates Bill’s life of woodworking, and also shows examples of his wife Jenny’s creations as a widely-exhibited designer of papier-mâché figures.
Connect with Us
Become a Member
For an annual subscription of £40, you can support our Fellowship, and take part in workshop visits and other events, in addition to attending our regular meetings. Members are always happy to help out and share their expertise whether you are an absolute beginner, or more experienced. If there is a tool you need for a particular task, there is sure to be a member who has one. If you want advice on techniques, you will find a member who has done it. Skills range from using hand tools, power tools and workshop tools to CAD, Sketchup and CNC. When we hold a tool sale, you will receive early notice of tools available.
