Canvasworks

Nomad Canvasworks is where shelters of all shapes and sizes are born. From humble materials grow gracious and sturdy structures. Gers and Yurts, Tarps and Tents. Covers, shelters and homes - if it needs canvas and a few stitches it belongs here!

Our roots

As a child, I loved making dens. Blankets and upside down chairs, bits of string tied off onto door handles and radiators, golf umbrellas, and clothes pegs. These were the tools of my trade as I built my own imaginary world of castles and houses and magical vehicles. Over many years of researching, and experimenting, badgering of people who know stuff, trial and error (beginning over 12 years ago with the yurt-house I and my family live in today), I have developed my own systems and techniques for making these grand and beautiful structures...

Our vision

I firmly believe that everyone should have the skills and the rights to build a small humble dwelling and to be able to (sensibly) live in it comfortably on their own land or with permission from land owners. Planning and logistics aside (for sure, they can be complicated), the main hurdle for most is the skills and knowledge needed to create such a dwelling. As well as providing structures manufactured by us, we also can help you build your structure or shelter at our workshop in North Wales.