The Former Glory rural craft display is based around our temporary travelling home "Bernard", a classic Oakley wooden bodied Bedford TK horsebox which is by far the largest piece of furniture we have ever restored and the first with an engine! His big surprise is the interior, a living area built totally out of recycled antique parts. There is a wardrobe, several kitchen cupboards, a 1960's enamel calor gas stove and a butlers sink, (but the children are always more interested in where the loo hides - ha-ha, where is it indeed!!?). The restoration process of this lovely old classic truck was started back in 2005 with 800 hours labour and has continued ever since. We have also added a vintage caravan fridge and extra cupboards spending probably a further 80 hours making alterations in the last couple of years.

Come and see us at work, ask us questions, see and feel the materials, have a go at weaving! For the "petrol heads" a photographic history of Bernard's restoration will help to while away the time.

If you are an event organiser looking for an interesting professional craft presentation, we are able to organise a limited number of event demonstrations/workshops each year. If you would like to know more, please click on the left hand photo below for more details about the various workshops offered.

(01202) 895859. 

2010 Dorset Art Weeks

May 2010 soda blasting the mahogany

Below are the exhibitions we will be attending during 2011. More are yet to be added. Please check back regularly, we will update news as confirmations are received!

SHERBORNE CASTLE COUNTRY FAIR

Sherborne Castle, Sherborne, Dorset.

Bank Holiday Monday 30th May 2011

Website @ www.sherbornecountryfair.com

Held in the grounds of Sherborne Castle this spectacular lakeside event highlights traditional rural skills, as well as those more modern. Raising money for local charities.

THE THREE COUNTIES SHOW

Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire.

Friday 17th-Sunday 19th June 2011

Website @ www.threecounties.co.uk

A true County Show with good food, entertainment, horses, cattle and.....pigs!!

STOCK GAYLARD OAK FAIR

Stock Gaylard, Sturminster Newton, Dorset.

Saturday 27th August 2011

Website @ www.stockgaylard.com

A one day show for all lovers of wood in a fabulous setting! 

  FROME CHEESE SHOW

The Showground, Frome, Somerset.

Saturday 10th September 2011

Website @ www.fromecheeseshow.co.uk

This year Frome Cheese Show has a new countryside pursuits and demonstration area, (as well as lots of lovely cheese!) so come and watch us at work whilst nibbling on some local produce.