Blog - News from the workbench
alternature up sticks
Work is almost complete on the new Alternature workshop / studio. We have been busy knocking down walls and building new ones, as well as keeping up with the everyday...
end grain extravagance
Something a bit different this time. Side table, one off: local Oak and Spalted Beech. The table top was made up in an end grain formation using particularly characterful boards,...
four
Personal project: Oak house number made from local Cornish Oak, designed to echo the style of our ‘Cuckoo-less Clocks’. The number four has a stainless steel backing plate that can...
Somewhere for your paddle boat
Bespoke Oak coat rack made for a customer to fit in a specific space and match her oak boot stand. High quality, solid brass hooks for coats and scarves, with...
Optional extras
Our Oak coat and hat stands are now available in a few different variations. There is now a choice of wrought iron hooks with a rustic black finish or finest...
myCornwall magazine
Find us in the Dec/Jan issue of ‘myCornwall’ Magazine. Our Oak boot stands feature in this months seasonal shopper section (p.38) which showcases a selection of great gift ideas all...
a fresh batch...
A sneek peek of some new Alternature ‘Cuckoo-less Clocks’ to be displayed at Christmas Open Studios, here in Krowji, Redruth. Alternature and the artists, craftsmen and designer-makers of Krowji are...
alternature in print
Nothing like sitting down with a cuppa and a good book. We just received our copy of ‘Handmade in Britain’ which showcases a selection of designer-makers from across Britain and...
(small scale) yacht varnishing
A scene from the Alternature workshop today. Some of our oak toy paddle boats drying after a coat appropriately named yacht varnish. Visit the wind up boats page to see...
More custom school racks
Yet another of our ever popular school boot racks. This custom pair of welly boot racks feature integrated coat hooks above to form a complete storage solution for the whole...
compact school racks
Made as a commission for St Dunstan’s Cheam Primary School in Surrey, these boot racks have proven to be very successful due to their space efficiency and sturdy construction. Whats...