https://www.broadlandwoodart.co.uk/gallery daily 0.75 2025-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/d690474a-5db9-4c80-ad93-d7291982ad74/Photoroom_20250213_164908.jpeg Gallery Planets, textured and craved sycamore bowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/457206cb-1994-4f7a-a341-798ff9bf33bf/Photoroom_20250213_164810.jpeg Gallery Dark Star, heavily textured and coloured Ash Bowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/8b90e29d-3628-4cce-974c-67b78bd8b5cb/Photoroom_20241009_105356.jpeg Gallery Shield of colour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/61b00baf-5447-4b63-b416-6092d5b00377/Photoroom_20241009_105437.jpeg Gallery drop edge bowl coloured with Gold leaf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/0fc54125-ddee-4e9e-9e66-c3d987d8c2b1/Photoroom_20241009_105546.jpeg Gallery Fruit Bowl 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Gallery Keeping time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/63059457-a315-4e00-ac72-9beda04cbcf7/IMG_2111.JPG Gallery the workshop clock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/2c6b1961-1a02-4c77-8cb6-8c24b6783e95/IMG_0962.jpeg Gallery The pen is more powerful than the bowl gouge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/c85c25a8-93c1-47bc-aa0b-6446234bc5b6/Photoroom_20241009_105242.jpeg Gallery A special little girls chair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/1632227940564-3YVSN4PTKMJ7B2V42OBT/IMG_1991.jpg Gallery That lost chess piece https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/a4af9e56-95c5-47f5-ad50-8b23833a72f0/IMG_2038.JPG Gallery Seasonal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/7704ee24-0938-4390-8778-250e00bac519/Photoroom_20241009_110041.jpeg Gallery Hedgehogs unite! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/b84875f1-dc47-4d1d-ba6a-2e75f9203c72/IMG_2113.JPG Gallery Fruity https://www.broadlandwoodart.co.uk/contact daily 0.75 2024-10-09 https://www.broadlandwoodart.co.uk/home daily 1.0 2024-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/1630529438686-CG7H92LO2UL1ZIQ7IKTM/Broadland+Woodcraft-2242.jpg Home - The wonder of creative woodturning Welcome to Broadland Wood Art, I’m David Pratt (Dave), I started Broadland Wood Art in 2021 after the pandemic had started to ease as I have found that there is nothing more satisfying than coming up with an idea and turning a piece of wood into your own creation, focusing your creativity and completing a project which will make you proud, it can be very therapeutic and rewarding. I have applied this belief to my turning and encourage others to share my passion. I’m a woodturner and I specialise in crafting high-quality and challenging pieces. I love exploring different and innovative ways of working with wood and other materials to create something different. Every piece is unique, its originality coming from the piece of wood chosen, I do use kiln dried timber but I enjoy turning old wood and greenwood, then allowing the drying process to enhance the character of the final piece. Turning is a passion, and I am happy to share the knowledge and ideas I have with others. My workshop is well equiped and located in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, visitors are always welcome. You will find examples of my work, courses and support I provide and I will be developing a links page as well as a shop to enable visitors to buy my products directly. if you have any questions do not hesitate to get in touch and we can have a chat. I look forward to hearing from you. https://www.broadlandwoodart.co.uk/meetdave daily 0.75 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/1633196130719-0XXLBL7UCMBDKTJC7D3R/david1a.jpg Meet Dave - Meet Dave Hi I’m Dave or David Pratt to give me my Sunday name, I started turning as an engineering apprentice in the 1970’s operating Ward capstan lathes and turning a range of ferrous, and non ferrous metals as well as resin compressed fabrics, leather and wood to make bearing blocks and oilers for agricultural machinery, then the world changed i moved to the office, eventually running a professional training company for some 30 years, operating across the world. I had aways had a love of working with wood, that love had been inherited from Jack, my father who was a trained wheelwright and joiner, I still have one piece of his work that I need to repurpose for his grand children. In 2015 I rediscovered turning and acquired a small Sealy lathe, I was “infected” by the bug, developing my skills quickly I out grew the lathe’s capacity, from there to a NOVA DVR and big turning commenced with bowls up to 20’ diameter, during 2020 in the middle of Covid I acquired my Killinger lathe, now that is an incredible beast and lovely to use, since then I have added a small Nova lathe to the workshop which gives me two excellent lathes for trainer beginners to experienced turners. I am a member of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain an approved AWGB Tutor and also Chairperson of our local wood club, Wherry Woodturners which has been set up as a charity to further the skills of woodturning in Norfolk, you can find out more of the Club’s activities by clicking this link. In my journey I have been fortunate to draw inspiration and knowledge from some great turners (so you could say this is all their fault), those people include, but not limited too; Shaun Clifford, Mick Hanbury, Kevern Dewick, John Jordan, Darren Breeze, Stewart Furini, Chris Parker and the Queen of the Gonks, Emma Cook to name but a few. I was fortunate to attend the AWGB 18th International Woodturning Seminar and was inspired by some incredible pieces in the exhibition and had the opportunity to observing and meet turners of international repute including Rolly Munro, Neil Joynt, Kade Bolger and Yann Marot. If you would like to talk turning give me a call or drop me an email. https://www.broadlandwoodart.co.uk/advanced-turning-projects daily 0.75 2021-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/1632930277260-TMFLLL2IS58TYCTZ5J8L/IMG_2257.JPG Advanced Turning Projects - Advanced Turning Projects, It all begins with an idea. When your creativity gets bigger than your equipment can handle or you need support and guidance with a challenging project or to design and make a special piece why not arrange to speak to Dave who can arrange a Zoom chat to discuss possibilities. When we agree the sessions to meet your needs we will decide the programme from one or more days this approach is flexible as each project will be unique. We can source the wood or you can bring your own if you have a special piece that we could consider turning. Projects could potentially include selecting and turning greenwood selecting and turning old wood turning burl wood (would need to be obtained) colouring (Acrylics, Spirit stains) decorative waxes and open grain timber texturing hollowing Larger diameter turning Your own project that needs “finishing” Ready to book your course? Complete the contact form and we can arrange a date or discuss any questions you may have, we can do this by phone or even a Zoom video chat. A wood turning course makes an excellent gift. Course vouchers are individually produced and can make ideal presents. https://www.broadlandwoodart.co.uk/re-finding-your-mojo daily 0.75 2021-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/1632927874095-AUKHBQP4FDSXQPRAULAS/IMG_2038.JPG Re finding your MoJo - Re finding your Mojo You may have had some time away from turning, want to rebuild your confidence or you feel you are in a creative cul-de-sac and want to find a new challenge. Spending a day, one to one with Dave will enable you to explore alternative ideas and approaches working in a supportive environment. Before we meet we will discuss what you want to achieve and how we may develop your day to meet those needs. The choice of subject is yours Getting to grip with the tools again Grinding and sharpening tools Spindle Work Bowl Turning a “something special” or just simply making shavings… (we can always bag them up for you to take home) When we meet we will refresh the health & safety elements, golden rules and then get in to making shavings and importantly one or two pieces to take home. An overview of the day 8.45 start the day with a “brew” and a chat to outline what we plan to achieve. 9.00 start of the days programme preceded by an introduction to the workshop and safety briefing. 10,30 a 10minute break for refreshments. 12.30 Lunch 13.00 programme continues 14.30 a 10minute break for refreshments. 1615 start to finish off and tidy up 16.30 Summary of the day’s achievements 16.45 On the way home Ready to book your course? Complete the contact form and we can arrange a date or discuss any questions you may have, we can do this by phone or even a video chat (FaceTime or WhatsApp). A wood turning course makes an excellent gift or experience day. Course vouchers are individually produced and can make ideal presents. https://www.broadlandwoodart.co.uk/learning daily 0.75 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/1633196831310-W059K4X46QSAIL1087GN/David+making+shavings1.jpg Learning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/63b7aa95-b5b5-4216-a5cb-3ff07b893b1e/IMG_2165.JPG Learning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/131c4d82-6873-4d0e-a47c-3c7c881ee71a/IMG_2263.JPG Learning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/1630051481031-HJ8QBUZUBBLTI34GMPI0/IMG_2237.JPG Learning https://www.broadlandwoodart.co.uk/getting-started-course daily 0.75 2023-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/1632925978954-8JZZU16QB59G7YTVGI3B/David+Pratt+early+work-3051.jpg Getting Started Course - Getting Started. An introduction to the Art of turning You have just got a lathe and maybe turned some pieces and now you wish to develop your skills further or even more exciting you have never used a lathe and you want to find out if you like wood turning, this is a great hands on course to get you on your learning journey. The two day programme covers the basic skills for turning including health & safety, golden rules, spindle and bowl turning. By the end of 2 days, you’ll have an understanding of better practice techniques, how to use the equipment safely and importantly everything you make you can take home to show your friends and family. Course Overview: Beginner / early development skills Two days Learning to turn spindles and bowls Days start at 8.45am and finishes around 4.30pm, we regularly stop to review learning throughout the day and of course we also stop for refreshments and lunch. Day1 An overview of the 2 days and what you will be working on, workshop safety, safe working and PPE. I’ll show you the workshop, explain the tools and equipment, lathes, dust extraction, tools, care and maintenance of tools. Some of the things we will cover: Health and safety in the workshop Selecting the piece of wood How to mount work on the lathe Correct use of tools Roughing cuts to turn square to round Planing Cuts Parting off cuts Beads Coves Finishing, sanding sealing and ‘waxing’ Finishing the day, Tidy up and summary of skills developed, take home your spindle and get ready for the second day Day 2 A quick recap of safety and workshop practices and how that applies to Bowl turning. Then a discussion of the design of the bowl before preparing to turn. Some of the things we will cover on day 2: Selecting the piece of wood How to mount your work to the lathe A reminder of how to use the tools safely Roughing down the wood Shaping the outside Turning the inside Sanding practices to make it smooth Sealing the surface and finishing with wood wax If there is time we will then go on to design and make a third item. Finishing up Finishing the day, Tidy up and summarise of skills you have developed over the 2 days, take home your finished pieces to show family and freind’s Ready to book your course? Filling the contact form and we can arrange a date or discuss any questions you may have, we can do this by phone or even a video chat (FaceTime or WhatsApp). A wood turning course makes an excellent gift or experience day. Course vouchers are individually produced and can make ideal presents. https://www.broadlandwoodart.co.uk/demonstrations daily 0.75 2024-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/2c20ddcb-486f-4cc2-981e-775566b987db/IMG_0711.jpeg https://www.broadlandwoodart.co.uk/commisions daily 0.75 2024-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/7ebbe818-443d-4bfa-91d0-6dda1ea8c85d/IMG_0025.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/8c1e9b4e-1c82-4b4e-8983-364dc0ede709/IMG_2872.jpeg Commisions A Spalted beech Hollow form https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/866ed618-791a-4749-a4f2-db5c06da7054/IMG_1750.jpeg Commisions The Apple Urn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/436703c5-0742-4c70-a6ca-79f1d076071c/IMG_1178.jpeg Commisions Spalted Vase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/dfba5672-c59e-45af-99ef-21fdec0db988/IMG_2543.JPG Commisions Drop edge bowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61227c5495a1b868c82feaff/31bf703a-3f54-46c7-9657-6370cc7f9235/IMG_2886.jpeg Commisions A dinner service in spalted beech