We operate a woodwork shop in Burford, Oxfordshire, called Burford Woodcraft and we sell all manner of British handmade wooden objects from wooden kitchenware, wooden kitchen utensils, wooden furniture, wooden ornaments, wooden toys and wooden games to wooden sculpture, wood carving, wooden boxes and wooden accessories. We specialise in wood alone and have been in business for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on the quality of our local woodworking artists' workmanship and the uniqueness and beauty of the wooden woodcraft products (all handmade in Britain out of wood) that we sell. British handmade wooden woodcraft items make ideal gifts for anyone, even as a little present to yourself. If you can't get to our woodcraft shop in Burford (in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds) then why not buy our British handmade wooden products online in our online woodcraft shop? We can also offer British handmade woodcraft products designed to your specification as part of our commissions service. Why not commission a piece of British handmade wooden sculpture, a wood craving, a wooden toy, a wooden game or a piece of handmade wooden furniture for yourself or a loved one? By the way, did we mention that we sell British handmade woodcraft products - i.e. things made out of wood in Britain by British woodcraft artists?
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Photograph of an intriguing wooden whale puzzle

The gallery of selected pieces

Our real shop and gallery in Burford is a treasure trove of wooden delights. Here you can see some selected items for yourself. Many are completely unique one off pieces, whilst others although technically similar, in reality vary in detail so that no two are ever the same. The versatility and beauty of wood combined with the skill and talent of our craftsmen and women never ceases to amaze - we hope that you enjoy them too.

If you would like to purchase any of the items displayed in this focus gallery, or would like further information please email us or enter your details on our enquiry form on the 'contact us' page, not forgetting to tell us what you are interested in and we will get in touch with you.

Swordfish

Swordfish

Craftsman : John Mainwaring
Woods : Coloured Sycamore
Dimensions : 310 mm wide x 100 mm deep x 200 mm tall
Cost : £246.00

This beautifully coloured swordfish is leaping the crest of a wave. John leaves natural wood showing through the swelling sea to create texture and depth.

Conference handbag

Conference handbag

Craftsman : Jane Cummins
Media : Birch and felt
Dimensions : 290 mm wide x 100 mm deep x 325 mm tall
Cost : £123.00

Jane has combined her own 100% wool handmade felt with a laminated Birch plywood frame resulting in a unique contemporary handbag.

Shire horse

Shire horse

Craftsman : Sue Navin
Woods : Brown Oak
Dimensions : 225 mm wide x 50 mm deep x 210 mm tall
Cost : £435.00

From the flowing mane to the feathers on his fetlocks Sue captures perfectly the pleasure of this horse enjoying a good canter.

Bedside cabinet

Bedside cabinet

Craftsman : Robert Lewin
Woods : Oak and Walnut
Dimensions : 455 mm wide
x 452 mm deep x 629 mm high
Cost : £850.00

SOLD - commissions can be taken for the same or different woods.

Pirate ship

Pirate ship

Craftsman : John Mainwaring
Wood : Coloured
Dimensions : 300 mm wide x 120 mm deep x 332 mm tall
Cost : £246.00

SOLD - The Red Roger has a cheery crew of eight and a seagull! The Jolly Roger flies from the rigging above the pirate with the patch and hook.

Silver fruit platter

Silver fruit platter

Craftswoman : Dennis Hales
Media : Sycamore and silver
Dimensions : bowl - 290 mm diameter x 100 mm tall
Cost : £245.00

The middle of this lovely contoured platter has silver leaf detail. The cherries, plum, apples and pear are covered in distressed silver leaf which allows the black base to show through.

Cut rim vessel

Cut rim vessel

Craftsman : Jason Breach
Wood : Brown Oak
Dimensions : 180 mm diameter x 160 mm tall
Cost : £127.50

There are so many ways to view Jason's delightful vessel. One side has a cut out and a curved line of decreasing holes. Behind on the opposite rim the cut out is reflected in the projecting wave shape.

Out

Out

Craftsman : John Mainwaring
Wood : Coloured
Dimensions : 180 mm wide x
120 mm deep x 150 mm tall
Cost : £276.75

SOLD - but we can always commission a variation on a theme!

Spalted Beech bowl

Spalted Beech bowl

Craftsman : Ian Clarkson
Wood : Spalted Beech
Dimensions : 260 mm diameter x 100 mm tall
Cost : £96.00

The attractive black and dark brown veins of the spalting in this bowl are caused by a fungal infection in the timber after felling.

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Burford Woodcraft, 144 High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4QU
Tel: +44 (0) 1993 823479
enquiries@burford-woodcraft.co.uk