Welcome to the home of Steve Bell — and my new newsletter, Making It Square.

A monthly letter from a North Yorkshire workshop, where the tea’s strong, the lessons are hard-earned, and the projects don’t always go to plan — but that’s half the point.

I’ve been working with wood in some form or other for over 50 years. What started as a makeshift bench made from a fencepost and an old door has somehow turned into this — a quiet corner of the internet where I talk about making things, learning things, and getting things wrong, usually with a bit of humour and a cup of tea.

I make the odd video on YouTube, co-host the Three Northern Makers podcast, and now — this newsletter. It’s not packed with tips or trends. It’s more about the things making has taught me over the years, both in the workshop and outside it. Reflections on craft, creativity, ageing, stress, family… the stuff that matters, if you ask me.

If that sounds like your kind of thing, you’re very welcome. The kettle’s usually on.