Elwood Forest Carpentry

Elwood Forest Carpentry In 2023, at the age of 9 I decided to turn my carpentry hobby into a little business. My Nan helped teach me, we struggled a little, but had fun doing it.

In 2022 at the age of 8 years old I became interested in woodwork and made a table, plant pot, a bed for my teddy! When I was 9 in 2023 my Nan got me some one-on-one lessons with Ned at Ned's Shed (at The British Ironworks Centre in Oswestry). This is where I made my first birdbox. In 2023 I entered a national competition to win some funds for my business. I didn't win but I was one of the 25 fina

lists out of 15,000! I was so made-up! Since then I realised that I really enjoy making things for other people. So that's when Elwood Forest Carpentry was born! My first name is Oliver which means "Olive Tree", and my middle name is Elwood which means "from the old forest". So my name is "Olive tree from the old forest". Please feel free to call me Ollie though :-)

My workshop is in my Nan's garage but she's not been very well this year so I haven't done much woodwork (got to make su...
29/10/2025

My workshop is in my Nan's garage but she's not been very well this year so I haven't done much woodwork (got to make sure my wrinkly Nan is well ♥️). But I've worked hard today sawing out some dancers for a present for my Nan and Grandad. Will show more photos when I get to work again 💪🪛♥️

19/08/2025
19/08/2025

On my first house visit for a job...

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05/05/2025

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This is Ollie. He's only 10 but has already saved £2,500 towards his own home 😯

Inspired by his great-grandad William who built houses, Ollie wants to follow in his footsteps.

And he's already started his own carpentry business - an idea which came after getting a toolkit for his eighth birthday.

Ollie said: “Today I sold two woodwork coasters with wood-burnt etchings on them. They’re £1.50 each.

“I’ve learnt how to do a lot of stuff for my age. I’ve learnt how to use saws, nails, hammers, screwdrivers and measuring wood. I’ve been learning how to get my drawings straighter for my designs.

He's been saving up his money from his business, birthdays and pocket money over the last few years to fulfil his dream.

Proud mum Millie said: “It makes me feel really, really proud. I’m very grateful to my mum because my mum helps him with his business"

Well done Ollie 👏

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