Using both modern and traditional woodworking techniques and often unusual anomalies found naturally in wood to create unique and stunning pieces, which will give pleasure for a lifetime.
About Mark -
I spent some years working in the timber industry covering all areas from felling trees to sawing and drying timber.
In my spare time I created bowls, hollow vessels and sculptures on a woodturning lathe.
Having seen so much beautiful timber during my work it was a natural progression for me to venture into furniture making, initially making for family and friends.
In 2003 my wife and I moved to Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast where I decided to open a workshop and make furniture full time. Robin Hood's Bay and the North Yorkshire Moors National Park is a truly inspirational place. I hope this is reflected in the furniture I make.
To get a feel for the quality of my work you may call at the workshop to see furniture first hand and look at the current work in progress. Please phone in advance to check opening times.
The timber I use is, wherever possible, from sustainable sources. We are very fortunate in this country to have some very beautiful timbers such as Oak, Ash, Sycamore, Beech and Elm. Although the latter is now becoming very scarce because of Dutch Elm disease, it has the most amazing grain colouration and patterns. Often the more unusual timbers, such as Burr and Spalted, are sourced from tree surgeons who remove dead or diseased trees and would normally cut them up for fire wood.
I have been collecting timber for many years and have some very fine stock.
Commissions can be created from architect's or your own drawings or, if preferred, I can create a design based on your requirements.
For more information or to look at the gallery of work, please visit Mark Laycock's website below.
