KraftWorkz by Duane Suter is a Gloucester-based artisan woodturning studio creating handcrafted pens, bowls, platters, goblets and decorative turned pieces from carefully selected wood and occasional resin. Working from The Cave Workshop in Matson, Gloucester, each piece is individually shaped, finished and presented with a focus on craftsmanship, character and lasting quality.
Handcrafted Woodturning from The Cave Workshop
KraftWorkz is built around traditional woodturning skills, careful material selection and a love of pieces that feel personal, tactile and lasting. Rather than mass-produced items, each piece is made individually, allowing the grain, figure, colour and natural character of the wood to guide the final form.
From elegant writing instruments to decorative bowls and display pieces, the aim is simple: to create work that feels refined, considered and worth keeping.
Handmade Pens, Bowls, Platters & Decorative Pieces
The KraftWorkz range includes handcrafted wooden pens, bowls, platters, goblets and decorative turned pieces, with occasional use of resin where it enhances the material rather than overwhelms it.
Every piece is finished with care, photographed individually and presented as part of a small, carefully considered body of work.
The Kestrel Collection
The Kestrel Collection is the home of KraftWorkz handcrafted pens. These pieces focus on balance, finish, presentation and material character, turning carefully selected wood and resin blanks into elegant writing instruments.
View The Kestrel Collection to explore current and recent pen work.
The Heritage Collection
The Heritage Collection is reserved for pieces with a stronger sense of story, provenance or presence. These may include bowls, goblets, decorative forms, resin-set pieces or special works inspired by memory, place, material or personal meaning.
These are not mass-produced items. Each one is shaped as an individual piece with its own character.
Available Works & Enquiries
Some pieces are available for purchase by enquiry. KraftWorkz does not currently operate as an automated online shop; instead, availability, pricing, payment and delivery are confirmed personally.
To ask about a piece, visit the Available Works page or use the Contact page and include the name or description of the item you are interested in.
Based in Matson, Gloucester
KraftWorkz by Duane Suter works from The Cave Workshop in Matson, Gloucester, Gloucestershire.
Visits, collections or commissions are by prior arrangement only.
Looking for handmade woodturning in Gloucester?
Whether you are interested in a handcrafted pen, a decorative wooden bowl, a turned gift or a one-off piece from the KraftWorkz collections, enquiries are always welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you make handmade wooden pens in Gloucester?
Yes. KraftWorkz by Duane Suter creates handcrafted wooden and resin pens from The Cave Workshop in Gloucester. Pen work is presented through The Kestrel Collection.
Do you make bowls and decorative turned pieces?
Yes. KraftWorkz creates bowls, platters, goblets and decorative turned pieces from carefully selected wood, with occasional use of resin.
Can I buy pieces directly from the website?
Pieces are available by enquiry rather than instant checkout. This allows availability, pricing, payment and delivery to be confirmed personally.
Can I visit The Cave Workshop?
Visits or collections are by prior arrangement only. KraftWorkz is a small artisan workshop, not a walk-in retail shop.
Where is KraftWorkz based?
KraftWorkz by Duane Suter is based in Matson, Gloucester, Gloucestershire.