BlackCat Workshop

BlackCat Workshop Unique wooden products. Please view posts for info, items made, contact details etc. Most products are made to order, lead times not long!!

BlackCat Workshop is a small woodworking business based near Stamford Bridge, York. Run by Neil 'Sid' Porteus, using over 30 years experience of making most things wooden! The business has/is constantly having to change due to countless issues! From a fire in 2016, through Covid 19 and CofL turmoil and in Jan 2025 suffering a stroke and battling to keep operating...

I'm now mainly specialising in

smaller woodwork projects that can be made in my workshop. Please check my posts for updates, products made, prices etc. I'm not a stockist, items are mainly made to order but i do try to keep some smaller items in stock. Bespoke job enquiries will always be considered but I don't have access to many types of wood and have limited tools so unfortunately some jobs can't be taken on. Never any harm in asking though!

Varied bits in stock this weekend.Feel free to come for a nosey around!Open 9.30am-3pm Saturday 10.30am-3pm Sunday 9am-3...
08/08/2026

Varied bits in stock this weekend.
Feel free to come for a nosey around!
Open 9.30am-3pm Saturday
10.30am-3pm Sunday
9am-3.30pm Weekdays

I've managed to get a handful more Butterfly houses made 🦋 some painted (£29) and after a few requests some unpainted/pa...
07/08/2026

I've managed to get a handful more Butterfly houses made 🦋 some painted (£29) and after a few requests some unpainted/paint your own (£20).
Limited numbers so its first come first served, safer to order them!

Plenty of other things are on the shelves if Butterflies aren't your thing (+ hoping to finally have chance to do some replacement teeny hedgehogs tomorrow! 😬)

Open 9.30am-3pm Saturday and 10.30am-3pm Sunday 🐈‍⬛ 💕

Plenty of things in stock at the moment - Butterfly houses, Dog lead hangers, Keyring hangers, Phone stands, random artw...
31/07/2026

Plenty of things in stock at the moment - Butterfly houses, Dog lead hangers, Keyring hangers, Phone stands, random artwork...
Plus plenty of display items dotted around to help with ideas 💕

Open Mon - Fri 9am-3.30pm, I can also be open 6-7.30pm if evenings are easier for you, just check beforehand to make sure. ❤️

BlackCat Workshop based at Woodend Sawmill
Buttercrambe Road
07943 499359
🐈‍⬛

My most popular products! Locally made, small independent business.If you'd rather shop local instead of 'having' to buy...
31/07/2026

My most popular products! Locally made, small independent business.

If you'd rather shop local instead of 'having' to buy mass produced imported junk like 99.9% of everything sold everywhere ❤️
More details can be found on older posts. Look for the ⚠️'s!

If you're interested in anything you see on my page please get in touch, enquiries are always welcome!
Or feel free to call in to the workshop and discuss things in person, visitors are always welcome too!

BlackCat Workshop
Based at Woodend Sawmill, Buttercrambe Road, YO41 1AP
07943 499359

**LIMITED STOCK!**Butterfly houses! 🦋Made from untreated reclaimed wood, plus inner branches.Bright, attracting colours....
28/07/2026

**LIMITED STOCK!**
Butterfly houses! 🦋

Made from untreated reclaimed wood, plus inner branches.
Bright, attracting colours.
Perfect for them to shelter from bad weather or for hibernating.
15" tall, pre drilled ready to fix to sunny surfaces!

Only £29, I now can offer an unpainted/paint your own version for just £20 too!
Collection from the workshop, i'm aiming to keep some in stock but advise ordering them just incase.
🦋
BlackCat Workshop
Based at Woodend Sawmill, Buttercrambe Road, YO41 1AP
07943 499359

So it seems we now have people using me being outside with other customers to sneak mini Hedgehogs in their bag and then...
26/07/2026

So it seems we now have people using me being outside with other customers to sneak mini Hedgehogs in their bag and then just wander off... 😠 🤬
If you're that hard up just come and ask me, I've got some things I give away for free - to nice people!

Scrapwood Tree Creeper, a new companion for a recently made Nuthatch present.Perfect and manicured? Nope!Perfect for the...
25/07/2026

Scrapwood Tree Creeper, a new companion for a recently made Nuthatch present.
Perfect and manicured? Nope!
Perfect for the requirements? Yep!

More details on current products can be found on various older posts, please have a browse 💕 Look out for the ⚠️
24/07/2026

More details on current products can be found on various older posts, please have a browse 💕 Look out for the ⚠️

Any guesses on who might appear?Add on to go with a recent Nuthatch!
23/07/2026

Any guesses on who might appear?
Add on to go with a recent Nuthatch!

My three most popular items are on offer throughout the summer hols!• 2 foot 'floor' planter.Reduced down to £39 from £4...
21/07/2026

My three most popular items are on offer throughout the summer hols!

• 2 foot 'floor' planter.
Reduced down to £39 from £49

• 3 foot 'floor' planter.
Reduced down to £49 from £59

• Wheelie Bin screens + planter.
Reduced down to £69 from £80

These are made to order, lead times are never long. Any enquiries just message me or call/text 07943 499359. I've got examples that can be seen in the flesh in the yard, you're very welcome to call in!

BlackCat Workshop
Based at Woodend Sawmill, Buttercrambe Road, YO41 1AP
07943 499359 🐈‍⬛ 💕

Address

Woodend Sawmill, Buttercrambe Road
Stamford Bridge
YO411AP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9am - 3:30pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

07943499359

Website

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