Callum Robinson

Join us for an evening with master maker Callum Robinson as he discusses his debut book Ingrained.

This document of Callum's life as a craftsman flows between no-holds-barred accounts of the trials of making, reflections on his upbringing, love letters to nature, and practical advice for aspiring folk. It is as beautiful and well made as any of his creations and it is sure to be a very special talk.

The eldest son of a Master Woodworker, Callum Robinson spent his childhood surrounded by wood and trees, absorbing craft lessons in his father's workshop, playing amongst the sycamore, oak and Scots pine that bordered his home. In time he became his father's apprentice, helping to create exquisite bespoke objects. But eventually the need to find his own path led him to establish his own workshop; to chase ever bigger and more commercial projects, to business meetings, bright lights and bureaucracy, to lose touch with his roots. Until the devastating loss of one major job threatened to bring it all crashing down. Faced with the end of his business, his team and everything he had worked so hard to build, he was forced to question what mattered most.

'A beautifully cut and crafted masterpiece inlaid with insight and polished with the pure joy of nature.'
Chris Packham

'Robinson's chiselled, elegant prose is the sound of a bright new voice in non-fiction. His memoir brings to life the heartwood in trees, families, and a young man making his way in the world with an inspiring integrity. This is essential reading for any artist who might be losing their way.'
Sophy Roberts