About Me
My Mission
I am an Artisan Carpenter who designs and hand builds cabinets, tables and decorative woodwork. I take great care to ensure that everything I make, is meticulously crafted to an exceptionally high standard.
I predominantly work with sustainably sourced Hardwoods, Birch Ply, Reclaimed Timber, Valchromat, and when I want to produce a painted finish, I generally use Fisna's Hidrofugo .
As an environmentally aware Craftsman, I am deeply concerned about the ecological impact that the use of resources has on our world and actively seek to learn how to create items of beauty that have a positive impact on the planet.
I am setting out to discuss the materials I use on my website and social channels and continually strive to develop a practice that is not only sustainable, but works towards being a bio regenerative business that contributes to a healthy planet for plants, animals and humans alike.
My Story
Enthusiastic and driven by craftmanship.
I started working on domestic properties in 2016, partly out of necessity, and and partly because of a burning desire to be creative one way or another. Before that I had spent 8 years working as a puppeteer, which involved making and performing in theatre shows, running events in festivals and schools, and building puppets and sets. It was the set building that led me to realise how much I enjoyed making furniture.
Grafting
So when an opportunity arose to work for a friends building company, I decided it was something I wanted to do. I gained a huge amount of experience across a range of trades including decorating, plastering, tiling, general first and second fix carpentry, and kitchen and kitchen fitting. By the end of 3 years I had gained a workplace assessed NVQ2 in site carpentry, which then allowed me to get a CSCS card and to work for other companies. I worked for a while as a Wardrobe fitter for Sharps Bedrooms, and then on various building sites as a carpentry sub contractor. During that time I took and passed the SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) qualification.
It was while I was fitting wardrobes in a house on Royal Crescent in Bath, that I realised that there was a possibility I could set up my own furniture building company.
So I went for it, I bought a Clean Air Zone compliant van on credit, spent a huge amount on tools, and to begin with, worked as an all round carpenter taking on each and every job I could get my hands on. I worked like crazy, and alongside all the hanging doors, and fitting kitchens, I gradually built up a client list of customers who wanted bespoke fitted furniture. Bit by bit I managed to keep on investing in cutting edge joinery equipment and refining my craft, until I reached the point it made sense to focus exclusively on cabinets and furniture.
Get in Touch
Reach out to me for a consultation and let me help you create the perfect cabinetry for your home.