Avant Gardeners: C&C at the Stables, Houghton Hall, Norfolk

Jack Wheeler studied fine art sculpture at Norwich Art School. After graduating in 2003 he set up a workshop in rural North Norfolk and has since continued to study and develop a diverse skill set all within the orbit of traditional woodworking. Having worked on a variety of projects Jack has experience of timber framed carpentry, historic building conservation, surveying and recording of historic timber structures, joinery, furniture making and sculpture.

Having worked on a variety of projects over the years, the focus of his practice has recently moved towards the design and making of wooden tableware and sculpture. Inspired by craft traditions and wood cultures from around the world - Jacks work champions the use of locally grown timber and seeks to give pleasure and meaning through a direct connection with the natural world and the hand of the maker.

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