About
Aha, you'd like to know more about little me?
Well here is a massive page full of information for you to read at your leisure. I've tried to split it up so you can skip the bits you're not interested in.
The Company
This company is very much a one woman band, everything that's sold here has been hand crafted in my garage.
My plan when I started out was just to explore a hobby, get more skilled and to be able to make gifts for my friends and family. It has quickly spiralled into something I wish I was doing full time.
I started realising that my favourite pieces in my home are the ones that I could imagine the story behind, not the mass produced generic nonsense, but the items I or others had invested their time and passion into crafting. I wanted to give that to other people and for that to become my legacy.
And selfishly I wanted what I did day in day out to be making something I could put out in the world and be proud of. To know that people had something I'd made in their homes that brought the same smile to them as it brought to me.
I have so many ideas for the future and I'm so happy to have gotten started.
The Ivy
So who actually am I? Well firstly I'm surprised you're still reading
My name is Ivy Simpson, I'm 29, incredibly short and a total sawdust gremlin. I started life as an army brat and was lucky enough to have lived in 6 different countries and 5 different counties in England. It was certainly a unique upbringing and it gave me this fearless ambition and hunger for life. It taught me how to adapt and overcome many challenges.
I started my woodworking journey in 2017 as a student on an evening carpentry and joinery course. I spent 2 years learning the basics and falling in love with the craft with the ultimate goal of having the skill to build my own home one day. However, life took a bit of a turn and I had to down tools for a number of years as my living situation prevented me the space to make a mess.
Eventually I got myself situated in a position where I could have a garage, a dog, start building a toolkit and re-discovering the part of myself I lost. I've only been back at it for the best part of 2 years but every moment of it has been rewarding and reminded me of my true calling.
What does the future hold?
Wider range of hand crafted Items, more styles, running the business full time, creating opportunities for other passionate crafters like me to make a go of it.
Thank you so much for reading this far and showing my business this much attention, your time is very much appreciated and I hope you think of The Radwood Workshop next time you're looking for a gift or item for yourself.
Frequently asked questions
What is the return policy?
Our goal is for every customer to be totally satisfied with their purchase. If this isn’t the case, let us know and we’ll do our best to work with you to make it right.
How do i care for my items?
Most of these products are finished with the function in mind.
Decorative bowls will clearly state if they are sealed for food use or not, however we recommend only hand washing.
Chopping boards require re-oiling to ensure longevity and to retain a good seal. You can find good quality finishing oils for chopping boards online easily but we recommend using *tbc*
Candle holders are sealed with a clear coat and shouldn't require re-finishing.
When will I get my order?
We will work quickly to ship your order as soon as possible but these items are hand packaged and posted by me on Wednesdays or weekends so shipping might not be as swift as larger companies. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location. If you need your item extremely fast please get in contact with us and we will see what we can do to meet your needs.
Where are your products manufactured?
Our products are made and shipped from Darlington, County Durham. We ship only within the UK.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is calculated based on your location and the items in your order. You will always know the shipping price before you purchase.
