Welcome to new craftsperson-in-residence
“I’m really pleased to move into the studio at Sylva. It’s great to be surrounded by such a diverse and inspiring group of crafts people, in such a beautiful setting.”
news about wood products from the OneOak tree
Danish students scoop top prize in timber design competition
A design for a cutting-edge timber structure, inspired by nature, scooped the honours and the £3,000 top prize in TRADA’s National Student Design Competition, which this year was hosted by Sylva Foundation at the Sylva Wood Centre.
Rycotewood Craftsperson-in-Residence appointed to Sylva Wood Centre
We are delighted to welcome our latest tenant to the Sylva Wood Centre, particularly as it heralds a new level of collaboration with a local further education college.
ArtWeeks at the Sylva Wood Centre
It’s just two weeks to go until we open the doors of the Sylva Wood Centre for Oxfordshire ArtWeeks: 14-22 May. We look forward to welcoming you.
Students visit Wood Centre
Last week we were pleased to welcome to the Sylva Wood Centre staff and 19 students undertaking their second year studies for the Foundation Degree (FdA) at Rycotewood Furniture Centre, Oxford City College.
Philip Koomen appointed as special advisor
We are delighted to announce that Dr Philip Koomen has been appointed as the Sylva Foundation’s Furniture and Wood Special Advisor.
Innovate UK Funding to boost UK hardwood supply chains
We are pleased to be part of a Grown in Britain consortium, led by English Woodlands Timber, that has been awarded funding by the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, to explore how hardwood supply chains in the UK could be improved.
Wood Centre sign takes shape
Work is underway to design and build a sculptural entrance sign for our newly opened-centre for innovation and enterprise in wood.
Sylva Wood Centre to feature in BBC Countryfile
We are excited to be featuring in the BBC One programme Countryfile this coming Sunday at 19:00.
Ted Dorey gift to Sylva Wood Centre
The Sylva Foundation has been granted a legacy by Edward (Ted) Dorey, a lifelong professional woodworker, who has also gifted an immediate donation of wood and woodworking machinery.