Nicholas has always been making in one form or another. This led him to study a multitude of materials and processes. Finding an aptitude for woodturning using reclaimed, seasoned and green wood he became concerned about the sustainability and provenance of his materials and consciously obtains most of his wood from local Essex and Suffolk sources.

Since graduating Nicholas has sought to expand his skills by turning a variety of woods and forms that allow the material's visual and tactile qualities to be appreciated, with emphasis on functionality and aesthetics over the long term. Nicholas successfully applied for the 2015 Cuckoo Farm Studios Graduate Award. Since joining the supportive community at CFS he has felt confident to push both his wooden forms embracing the unique character features in the woods he turns.

Nicholas is a Member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen (SDC), Colchester Art Society, Association of Woodturners of Great Britain (AWGB) and Colchester Woodturners Club & Suffolk, Essex, Cambridge Boarders (SECB or Yeldham) Woodturning Clubs. He has sold work, fulfilled commissions and exhibited in London and galleries & shops in and around Colchester, Wivenhoe, Long Melford, Bury St Edmunds and Birmingham.

Exhibitions & Events -

Keep an eye here as they appear

I demonstrate throughout the year to woodturning clubs with in a 50 ish* mile radius of Colchester, Essex. *This is due to logistical reasons.

Please enquire to book an evening, morning/afternoon or all day demonstration. More information can be read on my January 2024 MailChimp newsletter.

Anglian Arts Project - organised by Graham Bell and Sally Pudney

At St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Road, Little Bentley CO7 8SE.

Open 10:30 - 4:30pm on Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th May 2024.

The exhibitors will be:

Shaun Hall: Raku Pottery

Anna Osborne (The Speculating Rook): printed and embroidered textiles

Sarah Woodcock (Hopton Leather): Leatherwork

Neville Tatum: Slipware Pottery

Jane Mitchell Finch: Free Machine Embroidery

Nicholas Rowe: Woodturning

Ed Mitchell Finch: Letter Press Printing

Sally Pudney: Landscape Painting

Open Studios - the annual event returns

at Cuckoo Farm Studios, Boxted Road, Colchester, CO4 5HH.

11am - 5pm Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th September 2024.

The annual event will see around 30 Studio Holders opening their doors to the public, I will be once again at home in my gazebo, exhibition of CFS Associate Members work in the Benham Gallery, grounds, refreshments and activities.

Coinciding again with the Heritage One Days, further events, exhibitions, talks, demonstrations and workshops TBC.

Autumn Exhibition 2024

Further details to be released nearer the time.

at The Geedon Gallery, Jaggers, Fingringhoe, Colchester, CO5 7DN.

01206 729 334 / 07901 918 046

www.geedongallery.co.uk

More to be announced soon...

Stockists:

The Handmade Shop & Gallery

Stocking a large selection of my work and those of the other collective members. It is that time of year when small gifts, especially trees take root in peoples stockings and brightly coloured wrapping paper. HS&G also has a varied range of my hanging trees on display and in stock.

Please look to their website and social media for updates.

Open 10am - 4pm Tuesday to Friday, Saturday 10am - 5pm.

NB closed for lunch between 1 - 1:30pm.

P.S. Currently not open on Mondays.

77a St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SQ.

www.thehandmadeshopandgallery.co.uk

Artisan Alchemy Gallery

This gem of a gallery is located in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. I am honoured to be showing the cream of my work alongside those by other outstanding makers in quality fine furniture and jewellery. The gallery wants to showcase the best in British handmade design, specialising in wood and character, my work is in good company.

Open Tuesday to Saturday 11am - 5pm.

84 Caroline Street, Birmingham, B3 1UP.

www.artisan-alchemy.co.uk

Send an enquiry to rowzo@tiscali.co.uk and I will be happy to discuss any queries or commissions you may have.

Online Reference and Sales -

Artisan Alchemy Gallery: you can view and purchase my work from their website shop www.artisan-alchemy.co.uk

Society of Designer Craftsmen: in my opinion the premier UK craft society - my makers profile.

The Handmade Shop & Gallery: I've been a Collective Member from July 2021 stocking various and seasonal pieces.

Twitter: where I promote and discuss my work and others @RowzoMaker.

Keep well and be safe.

(Updated 12/02/24)