About Me

I’m Ace North, a wood-artist and scientist based in Oxford. I trained in maths leading to a doctorate at the University of Helsinki, Finland, on applying mathematical modelling to ecological and evolutionary questions. I next spent 15 years as a researcher at the University of Oxford, in a project seeking to reduce malaria transmission. I am currently focussed on wood-art.

Working from my garden shed, I create functional and artistic wooden pieces that combine woodturning with pyrography and staining. I bring great thoughts to life through my Woods of Wisdom collection. My Clocks are inspired by palindromic expressions and time-related expressions. If this puts you in a spin, check my colourful spinning tops, and if you need to write about it, see my range of beutiful pens.

As Secretary of the Oxon Woodturners Club since 2018, I’ve spent many years developing my skills through regular practice and club activities. Every item shown on this website is an original design. I welcome commissions and enjoy discussing ideas with clients to create pieces to meet their vision — whether a replica of an existing work or something entirely new.

“I may be wrong and you may be right, and by an effort, we may get nearer to the truth” — Karl Popper