Dave Gibbard

I am inspired by the amazing variety and beauty of wood. I strive to enhance it in my turned work, retaining as much of the inherent character as possible, combining natural features with tooled shapes and polished areas. The aesthetics of the finished work is very important to me asI strive for that elusive perfect form.

My materials are derived mostly from local trees and shrubs. I often use trees or branches felled by storms or disease which would otherwise be left to rot or be burned.

Most of my work consists of individual items of a decorative nature and each is unique. Often the characteristics of a special piece of wood suggest a form which would not work for another piece. Nonetheless, it is often possible to make something similar in style to an earlier item or to a concept suggested by a client, subject to availability of suitable material. Examples of my work are shown with a guide to the price that would be charged for a similar piece. I also make things just to please myself and I would be happy to show you a list of what I have “on the shelf” at any moment.

Hollow Vase with natural edge.
200mm (8") diameter.

Guide price £30 SOLD

Yew vase, 8” tall
Guide price £35

Vase with natural rim
6” tall.
made from Cornus (Flowering Dogwood)
Guide price £25

We think your work is absolutely beautiful, so cleverly shaped - we had no idea that laburnum is such an attractive timber. I wanted this piece for my friend's birthday gift...
In fact when it came to the point I hated parting with it!! Mrs M.L. from Liphook

Mushroom box, 4" tall
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree)

Can be made in other wood
Guide price £18

This mushroom box was published as an article by Dave Gibbard in Woodturning in May 1999.

Ash natural edged bowl made from Cryptomeria Japonica.

Bowl, 200mm (8") diameter.

Guide price £36 SOLD

Spiral of yew pillars with tea lights.

280mm (11") diameter.
Donated for an auction in support of Naomi House Children's Hospice.

Guide price £60

Gleditsia (honey locust) natural edged bowl.

150mm (6") high.
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Guide price £30
SOLD

Thank you so much for producing such a wonderful bowl. I am sure my brother and future sister in law who stated "no wedding presents" on their invitation will be delighted...Mr J.H. from Braishfield

Acorn box, 4" tall
Quercus (Oak)
Can be made in various oaks
Guide price £20

Published as an article by Dave Gibbard in Woodturning May 1999.

Many thanks for the acorn box. It arrived this morning and is beautiful. I'm sure it will make the perfect gift. Mrs B.W. from Swindon

Bowl, 380mm (15") diameter.
Private commission, customer's own tree. Auracaria (monkey puzzle).
Note dark branch wood at intervals around rim.

Guide price £150

Oak natural edge bowl.

225mm (9") diameter.
Note very pronounced bark retained on the rim.

Guide price £35

Sorbus hollow vessel.

300mm (12") high.
Commissioned for a wedding gift.

Guide price £60

If you are interested in purchasing or would like to commission a piece to suit your
individual taste please contact Dave by clicking on the 'Email Me' option box.

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