Business Details
Traditional Woodcraft & Handmade Garden Crafts
Established over two decades ago, Winson Woodcraft has cultivated extensive expertise in traditional woodturning using a Pole-Lathe. Our family-run business in Berkshire, England, combines heritage techniques with modern methods to create handcrafted rustic products from locally sourced, renewable materials. We prioritise sustainability by repurposing by-products from our tree surgery work, contributing to environmental conservation. Our commitment to reviving rural skills aligns with growing demand for authentic, eco-conscious products. We offer a diverse range of garden and home crafts, available at markets nationwide, with trade and postal orders accommodated.Our founder, Clive Winson, infuses personal craftsmanship into every creation, ensuring quality and tradition endure. We actively promote the resurgence of pre-industrial craftsmanship as an antidote to synthetic materials. Our products, from hedgehog houses to wooden ornaments, reflect dedication to ethical sourcing and artistry. We engage customers through festivals and direct sales, fostering appreciation for handmade British goods. Our work embodies a bridge between historical techniques and contemporary sustainability needs.
Services
Garden Crafts
Home Crafts
Bespoke Design
Commercial Products
Sustainable Woodcraft
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in traditional woodturning techniques.
- Our products use locally sourced, renewable materials from sustainable forestry.
- We combine heritage Pole-Lathe methods with modern craftsmanship standards.
- We actively revive rural skills like bodging and hurdle-making for authentic results.
- We offer bespoke designs and bulk orders for commercial clients.
Services
Garden Crafts
Handcrafted wooden garden items like hedgehog houses and bird boxes utilise traditional Pole-Lathe techniques. Sourced from renewable local timber, these products combine functionality with rustic aesthetics. Perfect for eco-conscious gardeners seeking unique, durable outdoor features.
Home Crafts
Custom wooden home decorations including penguins, skiers, and festive ornaments showcase artisan skill. Each piece blends traditional craftsmanship with modern design sensibilities. Ideal for adding character to living spaces while supporting sustainable practices.
Bespoke Design
Tailored woodcraft solutions for specific client requirements, from unique garden structures to personalised ornaments. Leveraging 20+ years of expertise to transform ideas into handcrafted reality using ethical materials and time-honoured techniques.
Commercial Products
Bulk order production for retailers and businesses seeking authentic wooden goods. Maintains traditional craftsmanship standards while meeting commercial quantity demands. Supports businesses prioritising sustainable, locally-made product offerings.
Sustainable Woodcraft
Environmentally responsible manufacturing process repurposes tree surgery by-products into finished goods. Reduces waste while preserving pre-industrial crafting methods. Offers customers carbon-conscious alternatives to mass-produced synthetic items.
People
Clive Winson
Founder & Master Craftsman
Clive has dedicated over 20 years to perfecting traditional Pole-Lathe woodturning techniques. His passion for rural heritage drives the revival of forgotten crafts while maintaining modern quality standards. He personally oversees all product creation.
Questions
What materials do you use in your woodcraft?
We use locally sourced, renewable timber from sustainable forestry practices in Berkshire and surrounding areas.
Can I order custom-designed wooden products?
Yes, we offer bespoke design services for both individual and commercial clients with specific requirements.
Where can I purchase your products?
Our items are available at local farmers' markets, craft fairs, and through postal orders nationwide.
Do you supply trade quantities for retailers?
Yes, we accommodate bulk orders for businesses seeking authentic wooden products.
What traditional techniques do you employ?
We specialise in Pole-Lathe woodturning and revive historic rural skills like bodging and hurdle-making.
Reviews (3)
Kris Hamer
Apr 25, 2021
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Arrived fast to give me a quote which I accepted. I agreed to delay while Clive had hospital treatment. Then we spoke and he told me to go ahead and order the beech hedging, at a cost of 400. I confirmed it arrived and he promised to get the work done within a week, just leave the rootball hedge out of the sun. The week went by and he didn't turn up. Failed to respond to WhatsApp or voicemail. Discourteous and unreliable.
Simon Bennett
Jul 10, 2020
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Clive and his team are incredibly knowledgeable skilled and professional. Their work on our trees was spot on, and the crafts they produce to recycle the wood are beautiful. Wouldnt hesitate in recommending them
Kevin Brown
Jan 06, 2019
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Clive is a lovely guy with a genuine concern for the environment willing to get involved in things in the local community the kind of person Twyford needs They are proffesional experienced and do great tree surgery as well as the craft things deinately an asset to anything they get invovled in
very happy to post this Kevin
very happy to post this Kevin
