Gaze Burvill

Info:  We design Gaze Burvill outdoor furniture for people who enjoy the quiet pleasure of owning pieces offering exceptional comfort, lasting quality and beauty.

Consideration for the environment was one of our original concerns, as we are unwilling to use resources which are not regenerated at a sufficient rate to halt the erosion of the world’s rainforests. However, we remain determined not to compromise on the quality and durability of our output.

Our first choice of material was therefore oak: strong, durable, with a transparent supply chain of timber from regenerated forests close to home. Oak also has another advantage, which is that it is simply the craftsman’s favourite resource. Oak from the forests of Europe is one of the most durable temperate hardwoods. From timber framed buildings to old ships, our continent is littered with testimony to this fact.

Guy Martin

Info:  'He believes that design is a listening process and responsibility and should serve the needs of humankind and the interests of the environment. Using renewable local materials and ecologically sound methods of manufacture, Martin produces pieces that reject market led criteria in favour of the needs and desires of individual people. His entire philosophy of making is founded on his belief in the value of purity and integrity. Martin’s faith in sustainable practice is governed by a strong sense of spirituality and service as exemplified by vernacular craft communities.' Sara Hudston

Julienne Dolphin Wilding

Info:  My work has developed specifically within environmental concerns. I describes myself as an artist and an environmentalist. I use durable materials that do not break and survive the life of the product; recycled materials; materials fabricated from factory production waste, and natural raw materials.

Julie Starks - Environmental Artist

Info:  I create artwork that reflects my fascination with ecosystems, sustainability and the fractal nature of our world. Much of my work is based on looking closely at the ‘small’ worlds which surround us, sometimes to microscopic detail, emphasising the beauty of structure, texture and pattern. Using wood, metal, willow rods and other reclaimed materials I produce sculpture, seating and creatively landscape with living willow. My Photography details the life cycles of surfaces and plant structures, and is a constant inspiration for other artwork. I work for exhibition, to private commission and deliver creative projects within community environments.

I have worked with a diverse range of client groups such as Greenpeace, The National Trust, Westonbirt Arboretum, Bath International Music Festival and Womad Festival, as well as many Youth and Community groups across the UK.

Makers Bespoke Furniture

Info:  As bespoke furniture makers, we take the historic values of craftsmanship and combine it with a contemporary feel for design. Meticulous workmanship and attention to detail in both manufacture and finish are the hallmarks of Makers bespoke reclaimed oak and upholstered furniture. We pride ourselves on using sustainable materials in a contemporary way, to produce beautifully handcrafted furniture that is built for life.

Quercus Oak Fencing

Info:  Can offer your garden a range of products that are built from seasoned oak -- making them last for many years. Our fencing products are unique and we design and manufacture everything at our workshops in the county of Somerset. The individual style we produce will enhance any garden, and will continue to look good for many years. Our fencing has a environmentally friendly and responsible design, without compromising on style. All wood is sustainably sourced. The panels are constructed from joinery grade timber.

Sophie Courtiour - Willow Sculpture

Info:  Lives and works in Somerset. With involvement in both art and the environment, it was perhaps inevitable that she would turn her hand to willow sculpture. Willow is a unique material, being local and sustainable, natural and traditional.

Sophie has carried out many commissioned sculpture works, and is known particularly for her dynamic representation of animal forms. She also enjoys leading workshops both for adults and for groups of children in schools.

Space Oddity

Info:  Reclaimed found objects feature prominently in Space Oddity's work. Embracing sustainable design to the full, ready made components and salvaged materials are playfully given a new lease of life. Space Oddity’s founding designer is Hinchee Hung. Her creations invite interaction, regardless of their form or function. From garden sculpture to public art, all of Space Oddity’s projects are one-off designs.

Sylvan Skills

Info:  Willow hurdles, living willow structures, plant trainers, domes, screens, arches and Christmas stars -- beautiful designs, hand crafted and made to order.

One to two day willow workshops on making hurdles, plant trainers, living willow structures and more -- ideal for special needs schools / groups.

Ruth Thompson -- willow artist and craft worker, in Hexham, Northumberland, UK -- trained with the coppice association in the 1990's and began by making hazel hurdles. Since then she has developed her business, working with willow using local biomass willow from Earth Balance and basket willow from her own willow plots. She is a member of a local basket makers group.

Sylvantutch

Info:  Approach the art and craftsmanship involved in the design and manufacture of rustic woodland furniture with a fresh and innovative style. Juxtaposing expert workmanship and artistic flair, we combine modern designs with traditional rustic furniture, making concepts to accentuate the charm of the old with the vibrant appeal of the individual contemporary touch.