The Artful Bodger

The Artful Bodger Green Woodworking I am Peter Murray, otherwise known as the Artful Bodger.

I make unique craft products from spoons to Windsor chairs using traditional techniques and tools. I also run courses teaching greenwood working and woodland craft, including spoon carving, stool making, pole lathe turning and chair making. For more info on my courses and products please visit my website www.theartfulbodger.co.uk

The biggest turning I've ever done! It's a leg for a pedestal table. I'll post more pics when it's done.
04/07/2024

The biggest turning I've ever done! It's a leg for a pedestal table. I'll post more pics when it's done.

From rustic seating to fine dining.
08/05/2024

From rustic seating to fine dining.

A few of the workshop I've worked at over the years, I loved them all.
16/04/2024

A few of the workshop I've worked at over the years, I loved them all.

Not sure I can call myself a bodger anymore? I've just started a new job as a custom cabinet maker for Rubert Bevan. The...
11/04/2024

Not sure I can call myself a bodger anymore? I've just started a new job as a custom cabinet maker for Rubert Bevan. The workshop is a dream, really interesting commissions, lots of space, great tools, and some real craftsman to guide me along. Think I'm going to like it here.

From the beginnings of his career as gilder and restorer, Rupert Bevan has transformed his skills and experience into the foundation of a bespoke interiors company with a rich understanding of countless different styles, materials and finishes. 

Hi. Looking for something to do this spring? I've still got 2 places left on my May Welsh stick chairmaking course. For ...
21/02/2024

Hi.

Looking for something to do this spring? I've still got 2 places left on my May Welsh stick chairmaking course.

For more details.

Visit https://www.chairmaking.co.uk/courses

Pictures below are some previous students work.

I've really enjoyed making a version of this old stick chair, adding patina was particularly fun.
19/02/2024

I've really enjoyed making a version of this old stick chair, adding patina was particularly fun.

Lovely steambend sculpture, and nice to see them use local trees.
15/01/2024

Lovely steambend sculpture, and nice to see them use local trees.

I really enjoyed making this Windsor bench. I ended up staining it a bit darker to match some existing chairs. The darke...
11/12/2023

I really enjoyed making this Windsor bench. I ended up staining it a bit darker to match some existing chairs. The darker stained looked good, wish id took more photos.

Pretty proud of these rocking chairs. Made to measure, hence different heights. It's my first time taking photos indoors...
04/10/2023

Pretty proud of these rocking chairs. Made to measure, hence different heights. It's my first time taking photos indoors, I've realised I can't alway wait for a sunny day.

I've been enjoying getting out and about to some shows, next up I'll be at Kingsland church for H-Art. I'd been so busy ...
11/08/2023

I've been enjoying getting out and about to some shows, next up I'll be at Kingsland church for H-Art. I'd been so busy with teaching I'd not done any shows for quite a few year. Now I'm trying to focus more on making at the moment, it's great to getting out there and chat to people and selling things.

I've been enjoying making a few interesting mirrors recently. Some from branch unions, like pictured, and some from stea...
03/08/2023

I've been enjoying making a few interesting mirrors recently. Some from branch unions, like pictured, and some from steam bent ash.

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Wheatstone House
Leintwardine
SY70LH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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