How do I clean my board?

Wash by hand with mild soap and warm water.

Can I put my board in the dishwasher?

No. Never soak your board or place it in the dishwasher, as this can damage the wood.

How should I dry my board?

Allow your board to air dry standing upright after washing.

When should I apply board balm?

Reapply board balm whenever the wood begins to look or feel dry to keep it protected and looking its best.

SURGE NARROWS
COLLECTIVE

The Craft

Every piece begins with wood from the coast—marked by weather, grain, knots, and time. Rather than making identical boards, I work with what each piece offers, shaping it slowly into something useful while preserving the character that made it unique.

Made one at a time

No two pieces of wood arrive quite the same, and no two boards leave the workshop alike. Each one is cut and shaped individually, with its curves, edges, and proportions guided by the grain. Some become simple serving boards; others retain live edges, weathered markings, or small knots that tell part of the tree’s story.

"The aim is not to make the wood perfect, but to reveal what is already there."

Selecting & cutting

Each board begins with a piece of locally sourced or salvaged wood, chosen for its grain, shape, and character before being carefully cut to size.

Shaping

Curves, handles, and edges are formed slowly by hand, allowing the natural lines of the wood to guide the final design.

Sanding

Each surface is sanded through several stages until it feels smooth in the hand, while still retaining the markings that make it distinct.

Finishing

The completed board is treated with my own food-safe board balm, bringing warmth to the grain and protecting it for everyday use.

Wood with a past

Many of the pieces I work with have already lived another life.

Some come from locally milled trees, weathered boards, or offcuts too beautiful to discard. Marks, knots, cracks, and shifts in colour are not always removed; where possible, they become part of the finished piece.

Occasionally, a small amount of food-safe epoxy is used to stabilize a natural opening or preserve an especially beautiful detail. It is added sparingly—not to hide the wood, but to help its story continue.

Made to be used

These are not pieces made only for display. They are intended for bread shared around a table, fruit carried out to the deck, quiet breakfasts, and gatherings that leave their own marks over time.

With use and care, each board develops a life beyond the workshop.

Caring for your board

Available pieces

Because every board is made individually and available pieces change often, I don’t maintain a traditional online collection. New work is shared through Instagram Stories, at seasonal markets, and with a small number of independent shops.

Available on Instagram

Upcoming markets

Wholesale enquiries