Goretti: The Hand-Carved Driftwood Whale of Long Rock
Discover how a storm-soaked piece of timber, found in the ‘secret traps’ of Long Rock, became Goretti—a hand-carved driftwood whale inspired by the tides of Penzance and Marazion.”
The Beauty of the Broken: Reflections at Geevor
There is a specific kind of silence found in places that used to be loud. Just a short walk from my workshop, the ruins of the Geevor Tin Mine stand like stone sentinels against the Atlantic. I am no historian; … Continued
Twenty Seconds to 1970
Nostalgic Cornish Craft
“The Silence After the Sting: A Pendeen Meditation”
Natures Force There is a specific kind of silence that only exists after a 105 mph wind has finished its argument with the coast. Last night, Storm Goretti wasn’t just weather; it was a presence. Inside our cottage, with the … Continued
The Bram’s Embrace: A Dawn of Awe and Unease
The clock has barely ticked past four, and a deep, visceral thunder is the only timekeeper needed. Storm Bram, a colossal force birthed out over the Atlantic, has made its aggressive entry. I sit here, a small, warm anchor in … Continued
Where Folklore Meets the Fibre
Welcome to my corner of The Cheeky Choughs! While Bill finds his peace in the solid, simple logic of wood, I find mine in the texture, colour, and history woven into a handful of raw wool. My work, as many … Continued
From The Workbench: Thoughts from the End of the Land
A Quiet Welcome to the Wild, Wild West Welcome to my little corner of the digital world, folks. If you’ve found us here at The Cheeky Choughs, you already know Mary and I are tucked away in the far, far … Continued
Enchanting Creations from Kernow: My Needle-Felted Fairies and Witches
Living here in the far southwest of Cornwall, I’m surrounded by cliffs, coves, and legends that inspire my craft every day. When I sit down with wool and needle, I feel as though I’m tapping into the same magic that … Continued