Hampshire Sheen creator and professional turner, Martin Saban-Smith, demonstrating in a store near you
Martin Saban-Smith is a nationally recognised creative woodturner, demonstrator and creator. Martin’s enthusiasm is contagious and his story is inspiring. Learn more about this professional woodturner and how turning led to the creation of the highly successful range of Hampshire Sheen finishing products in our Insights blog.
An Interview With Martin Saban-Smith
FREE Woodturning demonstration brought to you by Axminster Tools and Machinery – we share your passion!
Feel energised by Martin’s friendly and informal approach to woodturning. Learn about his journey to professional woodturner and how he came to create the popular Hampshire Sheen range of wax and oil finishes. The demonstrations will showcase Martin’s turning techniques, with special attention given to colouring, texturing, and of course his speciality finishes!
- Basingstoke – Sunday 9th December
- Axminster – Saturday 12th January
- Nuneaton – Saturday 26th January
- North Shields – Saturday 2nd March
- Sittingbourne – Saturday 16th March
- High Wycombe – Saturday 30th March
- Warrington – Saturday 20th April
- Cardiff – Saturday 25th May
Fanatical about finishing
Measured, blended and poured by hand, Hampshire Sheen products really are handmade from start to finish! Giving your work a truly lasting finish that will add a beautiful protective coating that is both strong and water resistant.
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| Axminster | Basingstoke | Cardiff |
| High Wycombe | North Shields | Nuneaton |
| Sittingbourne | Warrington |
Seems to be plenty of invention with finishes lately, such as Yorkshire Grit etc… even Makers on the internet are starting to market their own finishes… Guess it’s a nice little earner…