Meetings of the Fellowship

John Redmond, a member of SFWW, will be talking about his lifetime interest in, and involvement with woodworking.

Jason Hayward will introduce us to the work and mission of The Guild of Master Craftsmen

Gervais Sawyer will be sharing details of some recent projects he has been working on with a particular emphasis on the extremely important aspect of dust management and precautions.

To illustrate the challenges of dust, Gervais will set up a dust lamp and take some pictures/video. He will maltreat his engineering lathe to show how that really throws the dust!

A talk by member Sam Rix on using CNC machines, laser cutters/engravers and 3D printers to support your woodworking.

Mitch Peacock, a renowned designer and furniture maker, will be our speaker at our monthly fellowship meeting in the Cross Barn.

He recently published an outstanding book, Dovetails, The Handtool Approach, for all woodworkers and endorsed by our associate member Gervais Sawyer for its quality and depth.

Mike has been working and teaching in the guitar making and repair business for over 40 years.  

He was taught by John Bailey and later worked with Peter Reading before setting up his own workshop in the late 1970s, where he made and repaired guitars for many bands of that era.  

During this time, Mike was invited to assist with teaching at Merton College's Guitar Making and Repairing Course, which led to him becoming a part-time teacher at the college, a role he has held ever since.  

He now offers guitar making and repairing courses in his own fully equipped workshops, specializing in all types of guitar work, based in West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey.  

This meeting will include presentations by two or three Fellowship members, showcasing projects or discussing techniques. There will also be a display of projects by other members. Details to follow nearer the time.

TBD. A day for members to showcase their work and enjoy each other's company at a barbecue.

Join Tim Walton, Chairman of the Carpenters’ Fellowship, as he shares an engaging overview of traditional timber framing and the role of his Fellowship in supporting this craft.

Tim will also discuss how the Fellowship connects clients with skilled timber framers to ensure quality craftsmanship and successful projects. With real-world examples, he’ll highlight the importance of choosing experienced professionals and the benefits they bring.

Derry will talk about his life a furniture restorer, including working for Apter-Fredericks, world leading dealers and experts in eighteenth century English furniture.