Welcome

Welcome to my web site showing my work and commitment to doing something good and bringing enjoyment to others as well as to myself! I love woodturning and please have a look at my pieces I have made over the last couple of years and please don't hesitate to contact me if you wish to buy any of the pieces (if I have any left) or you wish me to commission anything special.

Latest News

October 2021

Exhibitions in The Loft - Norfolk Craft Guild

The National Trust is hosting the Norfolk Craft Guild for almost the whole month of October in their Loft at the Blickling Estate, Aylsham NR11 6NF, starting from Wednesday 6th October 2021 to Sunday 31st October 2021 everyday from 10am to 4pm.
see National Trust in The Loft for more details of where and how to enjoy the quality craftwork by the members of Norfolk Craft Guild.

February 2020

I have decided to upgrade my working space by having an insulated and spacious new workshop built, to provide a warm, comfortable and well lit environment for me to do my woodturning during the colder months and vice versa, keep cooler during the summer months too.

November 2019

I am very pleased to say that i have some of my work on display, just for a month from 22nd November to 21st December 2019, in the Wayland Dragonfly Gallery
You can go and visit them in Watton and see my work and you are welcome to purchase any piece if you like.
the gallery is located as follows
Wayland Dragonfly Gallery
Wayland House
HighStreet
Watton
IP25 6AR
Telephone number01953 880205

September 2017

I would like to proudly announce that I am now a member of the Norfolk Craft Guild. I was invited to attend one of their committee meeting and showed several of my work and was very pleased to be accepted into their Guild.

May 2017

I had the EDP newspaper come around to see my workshop and ask me about my work and what it means to me. See their article at www.edp24.co.uk/news/Blind Attleborough Wood Turner Ian Banstead To Open His Workshop In Hopes Of Inspiring Others.

Also, my Open Studio sessions is fast approaching on Sunday 28th May. Please contact me if you wish to come and watch me and have a chat. My telephone number is 01953 451068, or email me at ian@turnaroundgifts.co.uk

April 2017

i have managed to arrange to be at the Norwich Forum for a couple of hours so i can meet you and have a chat about my work on Wednesday 26th and Friday 28th April, both 11am to 1:15pm during Norfolk and Norwich Open Studio's Central Taster Exhibition.

January 2017

I had a visit from Suffolk Norfolk Life magazine to see my work in my workshop, and their article will appear in May or June 2017 issue.

Also, I am holding several Open Studios sessions during Spring and Summer at my workshop so that anyone can come along and see and talk to me at work. See my Diary page for more info.

I have now added a new page My Workshop to show myself working with the lathe and tools.

LASER Message

I can now offer you the service of writing your very own special messages, carved using lasers, on to some of my wood turned pieces.

Also for coasters or platters, you can have a digital picture placed on the surface. Please ring for more details.

Coming Soon!

I am working on doing toothbrushes and razor / shaving kits! Please visit my Pieces I've Made page for more details.

What's On?

None arranged at the moment.

Please visit my Diary page for full address of venues and other details.

My Belief and Enjoyment

Just because I am visually impaired doesn't mean that i can't do anything, as some people would falsely assume! I decided to tackle my vision loss head on and really truly give it my best shot, at training myself with a new skill. I thought "It's not the end of the world!"

And Here I am!
A picture of me turning wood on my trusty machine

Read more by visiting my About Me pages.

Working With Wood

Wood is a wonderful material to feel and see! The texture of the grain is so variable and every piece is unique, no two piece are never the same! After i have finished a piece and polished them up, the sheer glow and warmth coming from the wood is so pleasing and I know I have done a great job!

Commissions

I am prepared to entertain requests for commisions, special or otherwise, to make a piece in a particular wood - just phone or email me and we can talk!

At the moment, I am working on a storage pot with a lid to hold tea bags for a customer.

Last Updated: Tuesday, 5th December 2023