Links
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Current and forthcoming exhibitions
- Power of Making. An eclectic selection of over 100 exquisitely crafted objects. Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 6 September 2011 to 2 January 2012.
- British Design 1948-2012. 60 years of British creative talent, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, March to August 2012.
- Opening of new V&A furniture galleries. Presenting the museum’s collection of British and international furniture from the 15th century to the present day. Victoria and Albert Museum, London, December 2012.
- Hand tool makers
- Philly Planes. Traditional wooden planes hand-made by Phil Edwards in Dorset.
- Forge de Saint Juery. Cabinetmakers' rasps and other shaping tools hand-made by Michel Auriou and his team near Albi in southwest France.
- Adria Toolworks Inc. Dovetail and tenon saws made in Vancouver, Canada, by Eddie Sirotich.
- Veritas Tools Inc. Cleverly designed Canadian-made tools, including a fine range of planes.
- Robert Sorby. Sheffield-made chisels from a famous toolmaking family.
- Woodland and conservation organisations
- The Woodland Trust. The UK's leading woodland conservation charity, campaigning to protect ancient woods and increase native woodland cover.
- Conservation International. Working to preserve biodiversity and save tropical forests like Makira in Madagascar.
