Nick

United Kingdom
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Activities i am interested in:

Art, especially making, is always an attractive proposition. Printing on clothes at the moment a focus. Nature and exploring on a bike fun too.

My next destination:
Poland
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It would be great to find somewhere to muse and be mused with some art. Perhaps even a collaboration. I am printing on silk soon so a dressmaker would be perfect.
I have done life modelling and am a skilled woodworker so can help with practical stuff too.
I am designing some timber buildings with a particular interest in Somatic Architecture and would love to have a series of small buildings so that others could 'feel' what they like.
Interests

LGBTQ

Winter sports

Van life

Sustainability

Self development

Politics / Social justice

Performing arts

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Music

Drawing & painting

DIY & crafts

Cycling

Carpentry

Art & design

Architecture
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
German: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

Light maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House & pet sitting

Able to teach about:

Creative DIY projects

Eco Projects

Art Projects

Teaching
More details about your skills

My enthusiasm is mainly with art at the moment so hope we can share in some extraordinary projects making something with emotion to provoke positive change.

I trained as a carpenter and joiner and have experience in many aspects of the timber trades. I re-trained in environmental design at Hooke Park so now can fell trees through to building from local timber. Design and innovation using local timber has been my passion for many years now. I have some designs I would like to try, to prove how timber can build modern sustainable homes.

I enjoy chopping firewood as much as the high craft. At 66 I have a wide range of experience from boatbuilding, steam bending, shuttering, joinery, cabinet & furniture making, carving and much more with timber. I want to work with others and have the satisfaction of making a difference. I have taught basic green woodworking to youngsters excluded from school to architectural students that has been very rewarding.

Apart from timber; I have worked a little with animals in a few farm jobs but not lately, can cook a little and have common sense enough to have a go at most things or speak up before getting too out of my depth. I don't feel the need to use my timber skills all the time and am not shy of learning new things from others.
Age

67
What else ...

Interests include; massage that I have been learning for a while, good food and wine, mountain biking and art in many forms.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Wooden pallets and scaffold plank furniture.
- Special dietary requirements

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24 Mar 2026

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Karina and Volker were very kind and thoughtful. The food was great and the accommodation very comfortable.
Work was varied and included going to the woods which was fun despite the cold time of year.
I was helped to explore this interesting area and would love to go back to see even more birds. It would also be a great place to stop on the way … read more

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23 Mar 2026

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We had the pleasure of hosting Nick for two weeks. Nick is very experienced in all things to do with wood, and he completed a couple of projects that had been on our to-do list for a long time. One of these was laying timber floorboards in a room with numerous corners and awkward angles, and the result was fantastic! He worked with great precision … read more

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2 Oct 2024

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The time with Nick was totally harmonious inspite of all the chaos around us. He was totally patient with us and our situation and was always ready to take care about Mala (1 month) or our boys (5,3 years).
His britain waves calmed mala directly down ;)
His cooking skills were so delicious!
Because of his awesome building skills we were able to … read more

(Excellent )

20 Sep 2024

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I'm so grateful to this lovely and generous family for their care. Pia with Mala at only 6 weeks old when I arrived still cooked delicious food and made time to make me feel a part of the family including trips out and speaking English when my poor German escaped me. Kornelious at the most intense time in the house renovation took care to give me … read more

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15 Jun 2024

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Asia was so lovely, starting with taking me after only a few hours notice when another host nearby let me down. Her family were great too so I see where she has her great taste in food and hospitality from. Communication was fantastic about the work and always fun and interesting. It was only a few days and I can't wait to go back and get stuck … read more

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11 Jun 2024

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Nick was a great Workawayer! He came to my place for a few days and helped me a lot with all the woodwork in the house. He repaired an old wooden door, made beautiful little steps for the shed and helped with the floor renovation. His woodwork and design knowledge goes way beyond little repairs.
I highly recommend him for doing anything with wood … read more

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24 Mar 2026

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23 Mar 2026

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20 Sep 2024

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15 Jun 2024

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11 Jun 2024

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20 Oct 2023

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Only a few days to try things out this time but a lovely stay with Emily and Rose and hope we can tackle a larger project next year. Very comfortable with some lovely discussions and sharing of experience. Lots to explore in that part of the world with helpful suggestions from Emily.
Very trusting and flexible with the work and looking forward to … read more

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3 Oct 2022

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Nick is an incredibly interesting, caring, honest, skilled and experienced man. If you are lucky enough to have him stay and help you, make use of his extensive knowledge of wood and design...saying that, he was ever willing to muck-in, is pretty adaptable and can turn his hand to most things I'm sure :-)
He helped me start the renovations of a … read more

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20 Jul 2022

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Ich kann Nick nur jedem empfehlen.
Seine Arbeit ist einfach klasse.
Er hat mir aus Holz eine Abdeckung gebaut und viel im Garten gearbeitet.
Er ist so freundlich, hat immer ein Lachen auf seinen Lippen und ist ein echter ehrlicher Herzensmensch.
Meine Kinder waren auch voll begeistert von ihm. Und das ist die größte Auszeichnung :=)

Lieber Nick, … read more

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19 Jun 2022

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This for me had to be the best type of Workaway. Jocelyne and Jean-Claude were so very lovely, caring and great fun, a lesson in keeping your mind for ever young! Dinners were very special with great food and always a lively conversation. The work was satisfying with great communication. I do hope I can go back for more very soon. An unreserved … read more

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17 Jun 2022

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Nick a une personnalité très attachante, il est poli , organisé , très propre , clair et amical .Il a eu un parcours personnel très intéressant ce qui a permis de bonnes conversations sur bien des sujets pendant les soirées . Mais c'est aussi un grand professionnel et un expert du bois . En plus de taches très variées autour de la maison ( bravo … read more

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11 Mar 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Help with some light home DIY ...)

Imma was a fantastic host and made all the tasks fun and satisfying. Lots of helping advice about the lovely area too. I had a self contained space and was able to prepare my own meals and have privacy. The balcony and the position in the middle of town made it very attractive.
Do start a new list Imma so I can return again!
Nick

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7 Mar 2021

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Nick is the kind of volunteer you will love to have! He is fun, friendly, skilful, clean, communicative, and with a good working attitude. He helped us a lot with carpentry work and now our ancient stair is repaired, the doors have new locks and we will be able to eat al fresco this summer without having to care about mosquitoes!

Thanks a lot … read more

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9 Feb 2021

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Matthieu and the lovely folks were fab! So welcoming and hospitable being very generous with their time. The beautiful Ariège is such a special area and so clever to choose it for some deep thinking and serious academic study. This makes dinner table discussion both fun and stimulating on pretty much any topic.
Very keen to return for more … read more

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30 Jan 2021

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Nick was a fantastic help, a one-man army that solved more problems in a few days than we managed in a while! He has a wide ranging expertise in everything wood- and construction-related, and many interesting ideas. He is also very kind and adaptable, with plenty funny stories to tell. We really hope that his next travels will be fruitful, and … read more

(Excellent)