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Teamwoodcraft D.I.Y University

Teamwoodcraft D.I.Y University (Training from the Masters)

 From little Acorns grow mighty OaksThe team have been having ongoing discussions of late as to what our first Teamwoodcraft University course should be.  Over the years we have had lots of requests for help from D.I.Yers, who have gotten themselves into a bind when hanging architraves, doors, raised garden beds etc.  The movement seems to have really gained momentum now with the massive swing back towards self sufficiency and sustainability. As the requests for help were becoming more and more frequent we decided to launch the Teamwoodcraft D.I.Y University.

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Wood is a Fashion Statement

Painted FurnitureWood is a Fashion Statement (and it says a lot about you and your business)

I was recently asked during an interview what makes Teamwoodcraft choose a particular wood for each various project. We get asked this question a lot as we use so many different types. The answer may surprise you as actually the whole furniture industry is very much fashion led with trend forecasters looking to what’s on the catwalk for a guide to upcoming colours, shapes and textures. We watch them all particularly the greats like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and some of the newer more extreme fashion houses such as Moschino and my own particular favourite Vivienne Westwood.

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Prep for Winter Finals in Cavan and plans for the season!

Qlympic Dressage - Sorrell and FinnEver since our return from training in the UK all the horses have been on flying form! Which is so exciting when the biggest Irish show of the season so far is just around the corner!

We have continued to work through all the grand Prix work- despite my boots breaking- and being tied up with “Gaffa” tape! They will have to last till our Germany trip in May as in Ireland they are far too expensive to purchase!

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Teamwoodcraft’s Olympic Dream

Sorrell and FinnOn the 8th of March 2011 Teamwoodcraft decided to go where they had never gone before (as we often do here!).  We are so excited and delighted to announce our partnership with one of Dressage’s most talented riders Sorrell Klatkzo.  Sorrell and I have both nourished the dream of getting a horse to the Olympics and as Olympics 2012 is so near us, being based in London, we decided to grab the bull by the horns and go for it. (This will come to no surprise to our friends and acquaintances as everyone who knows us realizes how ambitious and determined Sorrell and I are). Sorrell’s contender for the Olympics is dressage star Finn (who knows how gorgeous he is by the way).  What a challenge but a great opportunity for both Sorrell and Teamwoodcraft if we can pull it off! Can 2 outsiders with a massive dream get to the Olympics? 
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