Andrew Spilsbury

Presentation box sets in Cherry with burr Ash

Set of three Shaker style boxes made from bentwood cherry and laminated burr ash lids. Featuring delicate swallowtail joints and fastened by copper tacks.

Shaker style workbasket in Maple/Birds Eye Maple

Traditional Shaker style workbasket made taller to accommodate more work inside whilst being compact. Bentwood Maple and veneers, showing the natural beauty and the unusual grain pattern of Birds Eye Maple. Swing handle attached with copper rivets and the bands fastened by iconic swallowtail joints and copper tacks.

Shaker style workbasket in Cherry

Traditional Shaker style workbasket made taller to accommodate more work inside whilst being compact. Bentwood Cherry and veneers, showing the natural beauty and warmth of this wood. Swing handle attached with copper rivets and the bands fastened by iconic swallowtail joints and copper tacks.

THE PANDEMIC EFFECT

As things were starting to close down I made sure I had sufficient materials, especially wood veneers, to continue working during lockdown. This gave me a sense of security in that I could remain productive should I not be able to get out and about. I have remained busy making and been able to develop some new items such as my presentation boxes which are included in this exhibition. I guess there has been less pressure, as the key shows and craft events have all been cancelled or postponed. This has of course led to some insecurity as I accumulate the stock that I am usually selling during the year. Am I making the right things for when sales resume? Online sales through my Etsy shop have been more limited than previously but workbaskets have sold well due I believe to craft workers treating themselves and getting busy during lockdown. I am so glad that Devon Guild is there and supporting members through this difficult time and look forward to the future when we can share our creativity and meet once again with colleagues and customers.