Winter Solstice Collection
A celebration of stillness, warmth, and renewal.
Each hand-shaped piece carries the quiet rhythm of winter — the pause between seasons, the glow of firelight, and the calm of natural materials worked by hand.
Made for slow moments, shared meals, and the gentle return of light.
Crafted from cherry grown on the Nettlecombe Estate
This cooking spoon is carved entirely by hand, using simple edge tools and quiet attention. The cherry wood came from the Nettlecombe Estate, where it grew among ancient trees and deep-rooted history.
Its form is shaped for daily use — strong yet graceful, smooth to the touch, and balanced in the hand. Over time, it takes on a soft sheen from cooking and care, a record of meals shared and moments made.
Using it connects you to the rhythm of honest work and the calm of natural materials — a small daily reminder of the beauty in simplicity and the value of things made slowly, with purpose.
250×60mm
Crafted from a fallen Exmoor beech tree
Each of these wooden cups began as part of a great beech that stood beside my workshop for hundreds of years before being brought down by Storm Darragh. Now, its story continues — shaped by hand on a traditional pole lathe, using only human energy and sharp steel tools.
Holding the cup, you feel the warmth of the wood and the quiet rhythm of the forest it came from. The fine grain tells the story of seasons passed — slow growth, patient strength, and renewal. Each one is unique, with subtle variations that speak to its natural origin.
This is more than a cup. It’s a moment of calm in your hands — a daily ritual that reconnects you to the living world. Whether filled with morning tea or evening wine, it’s a simple reminder of our place within nature, and the beauty of what’s made slowly, with care.
95×120mm
This side plate is turned by hand on a traditional pole lathe from sycamore — a pale, fine-grained wood with a quiet elegance. The timber was gifted by fellow craftsperson Yoav Elkayam, whose respect for material and craft echoes through every curve.
Sycamore’s delicate figure catches the light in shifting tones, from soft cream to golden warmth. Over time, it deepens in colour and character, becoming a record of shared meals and moments.
Each plate carries the story of collaboration and care — wood passed from one maker to another, shaped slowly and thoughtfully. It’s a simple object that invites you to slow down, to eat mindfully, and to bring a little of the natural world to your table.
⌀220×30mm
“Folklore manifests itself through skilled craft and regional culture and by doing so is an antidote to capitalist, mass-produced monoculture in which the value of the individual is disposable and all high streets are the same”
— Ben Edge (Folklore Activist Manifesto)
I spend much of my time carving and shaping wood by hand — making spoons, bowls, chairs, and other everyday objects that invite touch and use. There’s a deep joy in working with sharp tools, in the quiet rhythm of the craft, and in creating pieces that fit perfectly into the human hand. Every item I make begins with a tree — often one I’ve known personally — and my work is a way of honouring its life and continuing its story.
Alongside small-scale craft, I also build homes using natural materials. Whether it’s a handmade spoon or a whole building, my aim is always the same: to create a sense of calm, connection, and belonging. I want my work to remind people of the forest — its textures, its warmth, and its grounding presence.
At the heart of Jeffrey of the Woods is a belief that craft can reconnect us to the natural world. By working slowly, using our hands, and respecting the materials we use, we rediscover something ancient — a quieter, more sustainable way of being.
