Make It In March Competition 2023

This year we have three categories, for woodworkers of all skill levels and ages. We know our customers are fair sports, so we're leaving the category choice up to you.

Hobby - Do you make for fun? Perhaps it's practical projects for around the house or you enjoy gifting your creations to family members. If your projects are purely for fun and you've had no formal training, this is the category for you.

Professional - Do you make money from your woodworking skills? Maybe you've had professional training or you sell your pieces, whether at craft fairs, in shops or directly. If your woodwork brings in money and/or you've had or are in formal training, you're a pro in our eyes.

Junior - Exactly what it says on the tin. This category is for those who are under sixteen years of age.

Born out of the desire to highlight the pieces you’ve created and to inspire others to get hands on, whatever their interests, space, and skill level, this is your time to shine. We look forward to seeing your entries and what you've been working on recently.

Show us what project you have completed this March by sharing your photo on Instagram or uploading below, using the hashtag of your chosen category. We will ask for your name and email address but this will not be shared.

The three winners will be picked by our team of judges after the competition has closed.

Sean Evelegh

Sean is our Out of the Woodwork podcast presenter and a proud Axminster Tools Ambassador. His passion for creating beautiful wooden furniture embraces the whole process, from milling up the tree to applying the final coat of finish. He has a deep understanding of the capabilities of different wood species and always looks to incorporate the natural beauty of the wood in his designs. He would describe himself as a creator of modern pieces, informed by traditional methods, but always looking to push the boundaries.

Jonathan Hill

Next up, Jonathan is a maker of historic and modern stringed instruments. The feeling that his instruments are going to be played for hundreds of years is what drives him to make them. Jonathan is the only maker in the UK specialising in Violas d'amore. He has also made more consecutive instruments than any other maker, living and historically. Jonathan's outstanding contribution to woodworking earned him the title of Woodworker of the Year at the 2022 Heritage Crafts Awards.

Lauren Wood

Finally, former DT teacher and furniture designer and maker, Lauren has always loved making things. Any chance she gets you'll find her in the workshop. Whatever the project, Lauren says it should look good and be made well. She believes that simple designs provide stand out pieces and for her, it's all about balancing the form versus the function of the piece. Lauren was recognised for her joinery skills and attention to detail when she was crowned the winner of series 2 of Channel 4's Handmade: Britain's Best Woodworker last autumn.

Terms & Conditions

• Entrants under 18 will need parental or guardian permission to enter;
• Only one entry per person is permitted;
• Entries that are discovered to come from the same person will result in disqualification;
• Duplicate content taken from other sites will not be allowed and will result in removal and disqualification;
• This competition is open to UK residents only;
• By entering this competition, you represent and warrant that you own the content you are submitting and there are no other entities with ownership claims over it;
• Axminster Tools employees and their immediate families are not eligible for the prize;
• Any entries with abusive, threatening or offensive language will be removed, blocked and disqualified from the competition;
• Once we have confirmed the winner, we will aim to deliver the prize within 14 days;
• This promotion is not connected to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram nor is it sponsored, supported or organised by Facebook, Twitter or Instagram;
• By entering this competition, you agree to have your name, location, photo and entry featured in the promotion of this competition and any future Axminster Tools promotional material;
• The Make It In March competition closes at midnight on 31/03/2023;
• There is no purchase necessary to enter, but standard broadband rates apply.