I started Woodturning as a small boy working on the lathe with my Grandad in his shed. 

I wasn't an enthusiastic pupil at school but my woodworking skills stood out which were recognised by staff. When I wasn't in class, you could find me helping out around the school, putting up shelves or fixing a chair. 

At college, I studied woodworking which is where I was introduced to Antique Restoration. At 17, I became a self employed professional Woodturner and started taking commissions from Antique Dealers in Buckinghamshire and London. I was sub contractor of R Cattles who were awarded many prestigious contracts for Woodturning projects. 

Early on in my career, I was extremely fortunate to be taken under the wing of Master Craftsman, Dennis White.

Over the years, my work has been seen in many historical and Government buildings such as Portcullis House. I have received commissions from the MOD, Churches, Automotive, Aerospace and Yachting sectors; as well as many private clients.

Commercially I expanded my business and started to make bespoke furniture and kitchens for many architects, designers, leading retailers and for my own end user clients. I also set up an apprenticeship scheme for youngsters that had a talent for Woodwork or who faced various life challenges and needed a lucky break.

In 2020 after during the COVID pandemic, my family and I discussed the work/life balance quandary. I decided that I needed to take stock and I re-evaluated my goals and aspirations. During lockdown, I got back on the lathe and my workshop became my therapeutic space.

I have always had a passion for sharing my skills and knowledge and decided to do some voluntary work promoting the craft of Woodturning. I joined the Association of Woodturners for Great Britain (AWGB) and assisted them as their Training & Development Officer. I am now responsible for the continued development and delivery of the Youth Programme, supporting the Youth Training Officer.

I am an approved Tutor and Assessor for AWGB - https://www.awgb.co.uk/training/instructor-training/

You can find me on the Register of Professional Turners (RPT) - https://www.registerofprofessionalturners.co.uk/member-directory/name/steven-gordon

I am also an Assessor & Tutor for The Worshipful Company of Turners - https://turnersco.com/

I champion the benefits of therapeutic Woodturning and work with vocational education settings, mental health services, youth offenders, veterans and other charities. 

Primarily, my work is a mixture of Private Commissions, Teaching, Demonstrating, Assessing and Volunteering.

I really enjoy being a member of my local Woodturning clubs and I am a committee member for the Heart of England Woodturners club - https://heartofenglandwoodturners.weebly.com/

Best Wishes

Steve