The winner of Channel 4’s Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker has been crowned.
Misti, a sculptor from Ludlow, was crowned Britain’s Best Woodworker by series judges Alex de Rijke and Helen Welch following six weeks of the competition.
Mel Giedroyc hosted the brand new Channel 4 series which was set in the grounds of Glanusk Estate in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Nine contestants competed against each other over the six weeks in the picturesque rural workshop.
They made items such as sculptures, beds and drinks cabinets whilst also taking part in weekly surprise challenge that tests their core skills.
In the final big build challenge of the series, Misti and her fellow finalists, Charlie and Radha, were asked to create a garden building at least two metres high, two metres wide and two metres deep.
Misti made an intricate garden lounge built from cedar and raised off the ground with steps leading to cushioned seating and a roof of fabric shades.
On winning, Misti said: “It feels amazing. I’ve always questioned how good I am at things, but I am the winner. It feels really really good.”
She continued: “There’s no doubt that I live my life differently and I did want other people to see that actually it’s ok, you can be whatever you want in this life and you can succeed at things in this life despite your differences. Everybody should just be them and do their thing and be happy.”
Series judge Helen Welch, founder of the London School of Furniture Making, said of Misti: “She’s been great from the beginning, watching her grow has been a pleasure.”
Fellow judge and award-winning architect, Alex de Rijke added: "Misti used all the previous experiences, everything she learnt, but it into this project and made it perfect."
Misti previously worked for over 30 years as a high-end interior designer, working in mansions and stately homes.
She now works out of her woodland workshop, sculpting from stone and wood.
If you would like to take part in any potential future series of Britain's Best Woodworker, you can email casting@plimsollproductions.com
Include the following information: Your name, address, woodworking experience and why you want to take part.
Or visit channel4.com/4viewers/take-part/handmade-woodworker for more information.
You can catch up on all episodes of Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker on All 4.
