Wood, and the working of it, has been a part of my life ever since I first drew breath as my father, Ernie Lupton, was a senior technical rep for a midland timber merchant. My interest in wood developed into teaching and then when I retired from my role as a Head of a Design & Technology department a number of years ago I found the time t
Wood, and the working of it, has been a part of my life ever since I first drew breath as my father, Ernie Lupton, was a senior technical rep for a midland timber merchant. My interest in wood developed into teaching and then when I retired from my role as a Head of a Design & Technology department a number of years ago I found the time to return to the craft/art of woodturning with renewed enthusiasm! I am a member of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain and also of two local woodturning clubs.
My work is produced by hand at a woodturning lathe using traditional and contemporary tools, processes and equipment. I work in home grown timbers like Ash and Sycamore and exotic timbers from around the globe whenever they can be responsibly sourced, like Zebrano or Padauk for example. I enjoy making both purely utilitarian and artisti
My work is produced by hand at a woodturning lathe using traditional and contemporary tools, processes and equipment. I work in home grown timbers like Ash and Sycamore and exotic timbers from around the globe whenever they can be responsibly sourced, like Zebrano or Padauk for example. I enjoy making both purely utilitarian and artistic pieces and I often decorate bland timbers by using pyrography, piercing and air brushing techniques.
Images of my work give an indication of the variety and quality of work I produce. Most of the work illustrated here has been sold or gifted to friends and relatives, however if you are interested most items can be replicated - though they will never be identical.
If you are interested in purchasing a particular piece, or just want to kno
Images of my work give an indication of the variety and quality of work I produce. Most of the work illustrated here has been sold or gifted to friends and relatives, however if you are interested most items can be replicated - though they will never be identical.
If you are interested in purchasing a particular piece, or just want to know more about it please message or email me at ‘aturnforthebetter@outlook.com’