Nathan from NSW

Nathan started OurLittleShed as a way to care for his wellbeing during the Covid lockdowns, initially using what skills and tools he had from a life of enjoying fixing and building things from a small garden shed. 

This quickly turned into a passion focused on finding the beauty in wood (including the more commonly considered ugly pieces) Nathan now focuses using each piece to showcase its beauty, creating something new and different at every opportunity. 

Stacking and holding rocks, bowls, replica surf fins, vases and other items come out of the shed now, if you’d like to support Nathan follow along on Instagram @ourlittleshed or Nathan McColm on Facebook

Dean from Wisconsin USA

Dean has been carving for over 40 years, from cats and camels to bears, sharks and everything in between. He has more than 5,000 pieces to his name and work sold through 25-plus retail stores across the US. He has been a long time supporter of our products.

Over the last 15 years he's turned his attention to whitetail, moose and elk antler, crafting everything from lamps to wine racks. 

No two antlers are shaped the same, so no two pieces ever come out quite alike under the skilled hand of a master craftsman like Dean.

P.S. Can you spot the face cleverly carved into the handles? 

Dean would love to respond to any queries or comments via email.

Peter from WA

Peter is a woodturner, author and songwriter. After a life changing pancreatectomy and a heart attack, both during COVID, he spent the next five years turning that experience into a book, Before It Was Too Late. His message is simple: don't ignore early warning signs, and acting early can save your life. His Sheoak offset turn platter pictured is one of his best pieces he says he has turned. You can find his story, and more of his work at www.pmittler.com.