Nicholas Fisher, Yeoman of the Turners’ Company
Nicholas Fisher is a Midlands-based pole lathe turner, artist, and greenwood craftsperson. His introduction to pole lathe turning came in his early teens at a local Civil War reenactment, though, at the time, he was too immersed in teenage apathy to appreciate his father’s interest in the craft. Nearly a decade later, at Bowl Gathering in Herefordshire, he had the opportunity to reacquaint himself with turning. This time with the tools in his own hands.
Nicholas has since honed his skills through self-directed learning and an apprenticeship in coppicing. He is dedicated to upholding the regenerative principles of his coppicing education in every aspect of his practice. Sourcing materials through sustainable woodland management, his work focuses on human-powered pole-lathe turning and hand tool greenwoodworking.
Beyond making, Nicholas is passionate about sharing his craft with others. Through workshops he imparts his knowledge of coppicing, greenwoodworking, and pole lathe turning to a diverse range of people, helping them connect with these traditional skills.
