Welcome
Welcome to the site of Greg Kent, wood turner and sculptor. Fine art created by nature, revealed by a master craftsman.
Where You can currently see and buy my work
Flow Gallery
1-5 Needham Road London, W11 2RP
1-5 Needham Road London, W11 2RP
Omega
A Solo Show by Greg Kent
Saturday 8 March 2025 - Saturday 10 May 2025
Join us at the gallery for the opening this Saturday, 8th March
1-5 Needham Road London, W11 2RP
1-5 Needham Road London, W11 2RP
1-5 Needham Road London, W11 2RP
Omega – the end of the line, and a transition to something new.
In his first solo show at Flow Gallery, Greg Kent presents his ‘lace’ oak sculptures, which capture the dichotomy of nature’s fragility and strength. His unique technique for turning and sandblasting oak reveals the organic patterns of the oak’s growth.
Where You can currently see and buy my work
Dansel Gallery
A range of my work is available at the Gallery in the beautiful village of Abbotsbury on the Dorset Coast
Dansel Gallery, Rodden Row, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, DT3 4JL, 01305 871 515
Contemporary Interiors in Wood
Visit Dansel Gallery in Abbotsbury, Dorset, to see cutting edge contemporary home interiors in wood made by some 200 designer makers working in the UK.
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Directors Choice at the Crafts Council's Collect Open Exhibitor 2023
Natures fragility and strength
Greg, in his studio. Greg is a QEST Turners Company Scholar and a member of the Register of Professsional Turners.
These are unique pieces with only a limited number being produced each year. There is a selection of his exhibition pieces below that are for sale. If they have sold or you would like to commission something similar please contact Greg.
The Process
Greg works hard to collect wood from local tree surgeons that would have been used as fire wood. The wood is then 'turned green', this means whilst it is still wet. The shape of the object depends on the wood and/or what has been commissioned. The wood is then turned to a thickness of 2mm and allowed to dry.
Turning
The wood is then turned green with the shape of the object being turned from the inside.
Turning
Once the shape has been turned on the inside a light is inserted . This helps judge the final thickness of the piece as the outside is turned.
Sandblasting
When dry the wood is sandblasted. This has the effect of removing the soft spring growth leaving a lace like effect. This can only be done with oak which has medullary rays which go across the growth rings.
The Finish
The oak is often left with a natural finish, it can be ebonised or various colour stains are used if they enhance the appearance of the wood and the grain.
Wood turned art
Greg has spent years perfecting this technique and is always seeking to push the boundaries of the craft of woodturning.
Ebonised Lace oak milk jug
£1,200.00
(£10.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak vase. The walls are 2mm thick and it measures 22 cm by 18 cm. For International Shipping please ask for a quote.
Ebonised Lace oak Tea Pot
£1,500.00
(£20.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak Tea Pot .The walls are 2mm thick and it measures 20 cm by 20cm. It wa spart of the Tea and Imperial Tea Service exhibited at the Crafts Council Collect Open. For International Shipping please ask for a quote.
Ebonised lace oak tripod vase.
£400.00
(£10.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak hollow form vessel. The walls are 2mm thick and it measures 12 cm by 12cm. For International Shipping please ask for a quote.
Earth Coloured Lace oak Tea Pot
£1,500.00
(£20.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak tea pot .The walls are 2mm thick and it measures 25cm by 20cm. For International Shipping please ask for a quote.
Large Lace Oak vase natural colour (28cm x 18cm)
£1,100.00
(£20.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak vase. The piece is 2mm thick and it measures
28cm x 18cm. For International Shipping please ask for a quote.
Large Lace Oak vase earth colour
£900.00
(£20.00 shipping)
Sandblasted ebonised lace oak bowl. The piece is 2mm thick and it measures 28cm by 17cm. For International Shipping please ask for a quote.
Large Lace Oak disc in Autumn Colours
£800.00
(£20.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak discl. The piece is 2mm thickwith a maximum diameter of 50cm. This piece can be mounted on a variety of light fittings. For International Shipping please ask for a quote.
Small Lace Oak disc in natural Colours
£300.00
(£10.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak disc. The piece is 2mm thick with a maximum diameter of 25cm. This piece can be mounted on a variety of light fittings. For International Shipping please ask for a quote.
Lace Oak tripod vase in an earh stain 15cm by 12cm.
£520.00
(£10.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak vase The piece is 2mm thick with a height of 15cm and a maximum diameter of 12cm. The item has been sandblasted after it has been stained to give a more weathered effect. For International Shipping please ask for a quote.