Handmade Folk Art from Cornwall
The Luxury of Our Discontent: A Winter’s Tale I sat in my chair today, watching the Cornish rain. It has been persistent—day after day of grey, damp, soul-sapping wetness. I felt a familiar rising resentment. My plans for the workshop … Continued
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.”
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
Nostalgic Cornish Craft
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 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
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
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
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
