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expressandstar.com > entertainment > features > 03/21/2026 > meet-the-stourbridge-upcycler-who-loves-turning-forgotten-treasures-into-unique-furniture

Meet the Stourbridge upcycler who loves turning 'forgotten treasures' into unique furniture

9+ hour, 30+ min ago  (247+ words) Katrin Winstanley is passionate about breathing new life into forgotten treasures to create unique furniture. It all started as a hobby for the 52-year-old who loves restyling period pieces to suit today's homes. She couldn't bear the thought of furniture,…...

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expressandstar.com > your-world > 09/22/2025 > acclaimed-craft-show-set-for-autumn-event

Acclaimed craft show set for autumn event

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (237+ words) A highly acclaimed craft show is to be staged in the Shropshire town of Much Wenlock this autumn. The Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft's popular "Showing Off' event is returning to Much Wenlock's Priory Hall on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday,…...

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expressandstar.com > entertainment > weekend > 03/23/2025 > we-meet-a-bridgnorth-woodworker-who-turns-unwanted-timber-into-beautiful-works-of-art

We meet a Bridgnorth woodworker who turns unwanted timber into beautiful works of art

11+ mon, 4+ week ago  (815+ words) Kate Coady is a dedicated advocate for sustainability and believes that good-looking design and a reduced environmental footprint can co-exist harmoniously. Combining traditional woodworking skills ... For centuries, humans have been drawn to the endless warmth, beauty'and durability of wood. "In…...