Welcome to Mike Holton Handmade Crafts, where artistry meets experimentation.

Hi, I’m Mike Holton, a passionate woodturner based in Cleveland, England, dedicated to creating unique, handmade wooden pieces. Through my YouTube channel, I share tutorials and showcase my latest projects, inviting you into the world of woodturning. Each piece I create embodies dedication, patience, and love. Join me on this journey of crafting beautiful, hand-made wooden pieces that bring joy and elegance into everyday life.

Subscriber Quotes

@joeribak :
“For an inexpensive inlay, the look is great! Almost like marble. Love it against the black resin. Your videos are so enjoyable! Relaxing, educational, entertaining, creative, artistic, etc. You're the whole package Mike!”

@stevewall3246: “Beening stuck at home most of the time due to disabilities I’m not that I’m complaining I love watching your channel the creations that you make with the tone of your voice is so soothing as soon as I get a notification that you’ve got a new video uploaded I can’t help but watch it your skills are incredible Keep up the good work and the lovely videos”

@galloping3265: “Thank you for your channel which provides me a creative way to take a break from the high stress news on TV ie trump trials, tornadoes etc. Your calm voice and lovely art helps me stay centered and grounded. “

@PantsMcGregor: “I’m going to a wood turning class this weekend and it’s your fault !”

@matildafishes9931: “I absolutely LOVE your videos. Your voice is consistent and positive, which makes my day. It's easy for me to get "down." Your videos help me to keep my creative process going.”

@johnbrereton4756: “Another great bowl, and another idea I will be stealing. It just shows that it is always good to keep those scraps of wood left over . keep doing what you're doing there is nobody out there who explains step by step how to become a good Turner.”

Featured Videos

Boxing Clever:
A beautiful box made from boxwood and resin. This was made as a special gift for my daughter.

The Holy Grail:
A tall bowl made from a very rare Australian grass tree root

Mike Holton interview:

My first interview! This was for a Yandles podcast

Turning the Colossus:

This huge piece of African Mahogany becomes the next giveaway.

Resin Pressure Pot Conversion:

I take a standard pressure pot and convert it to be used with resin.

Can you mend a broken heart?:

A cracked piece of Brownheart wood is saved and turned into something quite beautiful