Michael Sinclair Woodturner
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Woodturner Michael Sinclair's gallery in Harray Orkney and online shop selling bowls turned in Scottish hardwoods ash, yew, sycamore, oak and beech.
Michael Sinclair Woodturner
1M ago
Recently we were interviewed by BBC Radio Orkney for their Made in Orkney program. The interview started with our time running Sinkys’ Butty Van, why we decided to sell the butty van and start the woodturning full-time, through to now and a bit on what’s in the future. It was great fun to do, very ..read more
Michael Sinclair Woodturner
1M ago
A dog walker on Sanday came across an amazing find recently after some tremendous storms. It is thought the storms could have washed up this old piece of a ship, or maybe the shifting sands revealed its longtime resting place. Whichever way, it is an incredible piece of history to be brought to light. There ..read more
Michael Sinclair Woodturner
1M ago
The new brochure is out now. A stunning bright colour for this year. Lots of fantastic makers to visit. These will be readily available around Orkney for visitors or can be viewed and downloaded online. Creative Orkney Trail ..read more
Michael Sinclair Woodturner
5M ago
?In time for Christmas? Inspired by the stone spatulae, found at the Ness, Michael has carved some Ebony ones. These are being sold on their own and with Neolithic Unstan ware inspired bowls. An example of a worked stone spatulate tool from the Ness of Brodgar. Michael has been inspired by various finds from different ..read more
Michael Sinclair Woodturner
6M ago
Back in the day (early 80s ?) I was a riding instructor and worked at Holmesfield Equestrian Centre near Sheffield. It was great fun and there was a lovely bunch of people working there. We all lived in too? and had so many laughs. After a while I moved on to take over another yard ..read more
Michael Sinclair Woodturner
7M ago
Michael has made ‘Petrospheres’ from Lignum Vitae before, but this one is inspired by the Towie ball. This beautiful carved stone ball was found in Aberdeenshire. People have long wondered about what it was and how it was used, but it had clearly been a precious possession and a symbol of power. This beautiful Neolithic ..read more
Michael Sinclair Woodturner
9M ago
We have just had a fantastic week with our family all the way from Germany. Lots of chat, good food and a great time. We spent one of the days having a bit of a food and craft tour with some beach walks to help digest all the goodies we had consumed. Kirkcafe, Celina Rupps ..read more
Michael Sinclair Woodturner
10M ago
Michael turned a range of pieces inspired by fishing floats some of which he had used as a commercial fisherman and others he used to collect off the beach as a boy. The initial range were made back over the winter of 21/22. See previous blog These were very well received and all sold. He ..read more
Michael Sinclair Woodturner
1y ago
Over the winter months Michael enjoys his time in the workshop making pieces for the summer season. It is our ...
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Michael Sinclair Woodturner
1y ago
With Easter around the corner we have just finished a few changes to our gallery. We commissioned a counter which ...
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