The Turner Prize

Alain grafting away in his workshop.

No, not THE Turner Prize but A turner prize should 

certainly go to Alain Mailland.

Alain (he's French) started out in life as a carpenter

but very quickly discovered that his real skill lies

in wood turning and he celebrates life and all it's

little hidden twists and "turns" with his beautiful creations.

Definately a bit Viking this one.

Never leave Alain beneath the "greenwood" tree because

within moments of being left alone he'd transform it

into some magical, hybrid creature from this

galaxy or beyond.

His workshop is in the heart of the maquis gardois

and if you're ever in the vacinity of Chambrigaud I

counsel you to go and see his utterly captivating

work up close and personal for yourselves.

And if you've a hankering for something a little more

hands on, Alain runs classes and workshops in his atelier

throughout the year  Well one good "turn" deserves

another after all..

These are spooky little dudes.