The Bowl Shed

Gone, but not forgotten

Green and gold

If you are into flower arranging then this pot is for you. It was produced from the root ball of a cherry tree. Because it was an obstruction to the creation of a boundary fence, the owners had it removed. The addition of the resin allowed me to turn this beautiful creation.

Evening Sky

This bowl is made from the crotch of a Crack Willow tree that hung over my workshop. This tree had two trunks and had become unbalanced and dangerous. The crotch was an unusual shape which lent itself to being enhanced by using resin. Pastel blue and purple shades in this creation gave me the impression of a late evening autumn sky

Willow in Water

This is a piece of a crack willow from one branch of a multi stemmed tree that over hang my workshop. The tree had two trunks and had become unbalanced and dangerous. Removing one trunk has balanced the tree allowing it to survive for a while longer. The crotch was an unusual shape coming from near the top and would have been firewood. It now lives on in an attractive resin creation simulating water

New Wonders Waiting

Twist of Light

This bowl was turned from Hawthorn found along the Murieston trail in Livingston. The tree, weathered and decayed at its base, was removed for safety—but its twisted, misshapen form held a beauty that couldn’t be overlooked. The subtle resin colours reflect the soft light of the morning it was discovered, bringing new expression to a once-forgotten piece of timber.

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Still Light

This small bowl was turned from twisted Hawthorn found along the Murieston trail. With soft resin tones that catch the light as you turn it in your hand, it’s a quiet piece that holds more than first meets the eye. If you watch the video on tghe home page this is the core that came out of Twist of Light above

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Cherry in Autumn Blossom

The wood for this bowl came from a cherry tree that once stood on the boundary of two gardens in Craigshill, Livingston—one of which was my childhood home. When the tree was removed, I arranged to reclaim the wood, but the landscapers had cut the trunk into pieces too short for traditional turning. Instead, I blended fragments of cherry with multicoloured resin to create this vivid and uplifting result.

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Spring Hawthorn

I came across this Hawthorn tree on the Murieston trail in Livingston. Unfortunately, it had to be cut down because it was rotting at the base. The piece of wood was all twisted and misshapen, making it perfect for a creative project. The colors reminded me of the tree in early spring—so vibrant and full of life.

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Lime Wood In Blue Resint

This Lime wood originates from a tree that once graced a garden in Derbyshire. The scattered small branches gathered from the garden didn't offer a single piece large enough for a bowl. Instead, I combined the fragments with resin, crafting them into this striking hollow form—a unique blend of nature and artistry.

- Where Wood Meets Wonder