Past Summer Visits
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Shown below is a selection of the visits we have made in past years. We are most grateful to the individuals and organisations who have hosted these visits and made us most welcome. They have generously shared their experience and expertise and made a significant contribution to developing our members' skills and ideas.
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Thursday 22 August 2024
A visit to David Stephenson, bespoke furniture maker, at Weyhill, Andover.
For further information, see https://www.stephenson-furniture.co.uk/
Thursday 22 August 2024
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Thursday 25 July 2024
A visit to Michael Jones, chainsaw sculptor, and Finntage Interiors at Pierrepoint Farm, both at Frensham.
For further information, see www.michaeljonescs.com and https://www.finntageinteriors.co.uk/
Thursday 25 July 2024
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Saturday 20 July 2024
Surrey Timbers Open Day
For further information, see https://www.surreytimbers.co.uk/
Saturday 20 July 2024
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Wednesday 11 October 2023 - City of London Visit
On this trip to London, we will visit two venerable organisations: The Carpenters' Company and the Furniture Makers' Company.
For further information, see www.carpentersco.com and www.furnituremakers.org.uk.
Wednesday 11 October 2023 - City of London Visit
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Thursday 24 August 2023 - Alton Area Visit
We start the day with a visit to Gaze Burvill Fine Outdoor Furniture, followed by lunch at the Hen and Chicken in Upper Froyle. In the afternoon, we will visit Aidan McEvoy's workshop in Farnham. Many will recall Aidan's memorable presentation at our meeting in January.
For further information, see www.gazeburvill.com, www.henandchicken.co.uk and www.amfinefurniture.co.uk.
Thursday 24 August 2023 - Alton Area Visit
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Thursday 27 July 2023 - South Coast Visit
We start the day with a visit to the Edward Johnson Studio to see how they make their fine quality furniture. Following lunch at the Wool Pack Inn in Fishbourne, we will conclude our day with a visit to Wests of East Dean, specialist Woodturners and Makers of Fine Furniture.
For further information, see www.edwardjohnsonstudio.co.uk, www.woolpackfishbourne.com and www.westsofeastdean.co.uk.
Thursday 27 July 2023 - South Coast Visit
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Thursday 22 June 2023 - Broadway and Cheltenham
We will be visiting the Gordon Russell Design Museum – Russell Square Broadway and having a guided tour from Martin Blakeman. Following this, we will visit the Wilson Art Gallery and Museum for an Arts & Crafts Furniture tour.
For further information, see www.gordonrusselldesignmuseum.org and www.cheltenhammuseum.org.uk.
Thursday 22 June 2023 - Broadway and Cheltenham
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11 August 2022 Visit - West Sussex
- Brendan Devitt-Spooner, Angmering
- Amberley Museum, Arundel, Lunch, Limeburner’s Café
- Amberley Museum, Hall of Tools
11 August 2022 Visit - West Sussex
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7 July 2022 Visit - Hampshire
- English Woodland Timber, Cocking, Midhurst
- Weald & Downland Living Museum – Lunch in Museum Restaurant
- Julian Bell, Curator – Private Tour of Tools Museum
7 July 2022 Visit - Hampshire
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16 June 2022 Visit – Oxfordshire
- Andy Peters, Maritima Woodcarving –Waterperry Gardens
- Lunch, Bat & Ball, Cuddesdon
- Simon Thomas Pirie – Cuddesdon, Granary
- Chippendale Table Renovation – Chris Embling
16 June 2022 Visit – Oxfordshire