![]() ![]() This culminated in 2008 with the formation of MAC Timbers, whose reputation amongst fine craftspeople such as quality tool makers and artists both individually and professionally is held in the highest regard. Over time having built a substantial list of land owners with trees that need maintenance or removal, Mike has been able to ensure that the majority of his timber comes from the local area within a radius of 50 miles. Along with his partner Rene, they realised that not all of the timber he was producing was suitable for cabinet work and therefore began supplying local turners and carvers with quality blanks. Flute 22/A32 Flute is made from eastern red cedar tuned to the key of A 440 hz. ![]() In this period Mike’s confidence grew, and through word of mouth his reputation for high quality and reliability in his craft proceeded him, bringing new opportunities and work to him.Īfter 30 years’ experience, and a passion for seeing quality trees being saved from the fate of firewood, in 2000 Mike decided that he would purchase a Saw Mill and started to collect his own trees and mill them into planks for use in cabinet work. Red Kite Native American Style Flute, English Dark Bog Oak and Walnut. After 11 years Mike left Peak Displays to hone his skills and become a cabinet maker and turner. Whilst working for Peak Displays, Mike attended college gaining a City and Guilds in Carpentry and Joinery. Diu So - some preliminary notes on the Flute Kites of Vietnam. Mike Cawthorne of MAC Timbers started working with wood at the tender age of 15. red with a range of grey shades that work to per- fection. Founded by Phil Hutton in 2007, Red Kite Flutes craft both bespoke and. If you would like to work with him then please get in contact via his Instagram page. 633 likes 1 talking about this 3 were here. Getting in touch with our inner self and expressing through sound our deep calling that so many are drawn to.”Ĭloudsong has been in the RKF family now for a decade, supporting Phil almost from the beginning and continues to join us at many shows throughout the year with his musical talents. Now I pass on the knowledge to all, and it’s my purpose to teach as many as I can. By way of thinking from the heart and being a visionary I have become a conduit in feeling the emotions that appear before me. Having a natural instinct in the making of all items from their way of life and sold worldwide, the Flute was a continuation of a path for me to follow, and teach myself how to play. In his own words he has “always been drawn to the Native American culture from a young boy, due to its aspects of Nature, and how living with it you become to have an understanding with it and become part of it. Cloudsong is a wonderful multi-instrumentalist, playing the hang pan, African drums and the Native American style flute.
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