Although the office of the Worshipful Company of Turners is closed, the Company remains open for business and they are continuing to support their charities and are a signatory to the London Funders‘ Statement (PDF).

The aim of this Covid-19 hub is to provide information and resources which may help turners and other craftspeople through the covid crisis. This consists of links to government websites for practical help, links to craft societies for specific craft help, links to online exhibitions and demonstrations, some stories from turners about life in lockdown, and some links to fun distractions.

To access all the information click the link here:
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September 5th - 15th 2019 

Sam Scorer Gallery, 5, Drury Lane, Lincoln, LN1 3BN
01522 589899

This is the first ever solo show for the UK’s most renowned female wood sculptor, wood turner and artist working with wood.  An exclusive for Lincoln!

Richardson’s techniques and repertoire for cutting, carving, turning, decorating, embellishing and presenting her pieces are outstanding and highly coveted, her work is collected internationally, privately and publicly.  

A recent commission came via Sarah Fabergé the Great Granddaughter of Peter Karl 
Fabergé 

‘Joey takes wood art to another level. Her passion and intuitive imagination take you on a journey of discovery’

Sarah is Fabergé's Director of Special Projects

‘When asked by Robert Walton MBE, President of the Restaurant Association of Great Britain if I would present a special award to the Roux Family earlier this year, I had no hesitation in commissioning Joey to create a bespoke ‘egg’ object.
In turned wood with pierced elements, Joey's decoration documents the careers and interests of the illustrious Roux family.

‘My Great grandfather described himself as an "artist jeweller". For me, Joey is an ‘artist turner’.

Richardson was awarded a bursary from the Worshipful Company of Turners in 2005 and has never looked back! In 2012 she gained a scholarship from the Queen Elizabeth’s Scholarship Trust and Carpenter’s Company, funding further study in the US. 

This is a retrospective of her work spanning nearly 20 years, including her first ever piece of turned furniture, right up to her works from summer and her astounding MA Show at the University of Lincoln, in 2018, where she gained a distinction for her final pieces.

Curated by Darren Neave, a former ‘Little Artist’ notorious for his Lego sculptures, he too has had major international success. They met when studying at Lincoln and they have worked together to create this presentation. They also launched the Lincoln Print Fair in January 2019 to huge acclaim, which will occur again in 2020. 

‘Joey’s work is rich in poetry, delicacy and humour too - she is passionate and hard working and I am excited by this show - a chance to see her full list of talents - including printing, furniture and wonderful new work utilising IKEA pieces!’

Richardson acknowledges the strong craft legacy in this show, her skills have embraced the contemporary, both in art and design. Her work crosses the boundaries and many pieces from this show will have visitors enchanted by what these pieces are and how they were constructed and displayed. 

Richardson and Neave both have strong Lincolnshire connections. They often refer to their practices as having rural inspirations and how their international shows have retained a ‘sense of place

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Craft at Top Drawer has successfully connected hundreds of makers with lucrative commercial opportunities. Don't miss this unique opportunity to promote your work to 1000’s of buyers at the UK’s biggest and most important international trade event for Makers. The deadline for applications is on Monday 31 July 2017. This is your chance to meet an unrivalled audience of professional buyers from shops, stores, museums, attractions and buying groups from 14-16 January 2018 at Olympia London. Apply Now.

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The RPT was very well represented at Yandle's spring show by Mark Sanger, Steve Giles, Rodney Page and brothers Chris and George Foweraker. The sunny weather helped by bringing many people out for an enjoyable visit. Not only did our professionals stand out through the quality of their work they were all using safety screens to protect members of the public from flying chippings.

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