Dragonfly Woodwork

I grew up in the heart of South Wales, where my dad was active in teaching me how to build and create since I was very young. At 10 years old I made a picket fence for my grandparents garden. Then, through making many go carts and an eccentric bird house, I discovered a love for wood. In 1997 I completed a four year apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery (which also included all aspects of the building trade).  A few years later, after working for the firm in which I learnt my trade, I moved to the island of Jersey.

There I worked for an established company before setting up a business on my own.  I worked on and oversaw many projects, covering pretty much all aspects in and around houses, farms, barns and commercial buildings.

I was fortunate to work for many customers who appreciated fine detail and highly skilled, traditional craftsmanship. After 15 years of living and working in Jersey, my heart has brought me back to South Wales, where I have set up a workshop at the foot of the Brecon Beacons.

Here at Dragonfly Woodwork I work mainly on furniture, by commission.  Where I like to use a vast array of timbers, from the perfectly straight to the most unusual. I have the skills and machinery to fell and plank tress, so furniture can be made using wood from ones own estate. The uniqueness of each piece I make sometimes involves combining wood with other material like steel or glass.

Wood taught me from a very young age that it needs to be heard, it has a voice in its own silence, guiding the direction of its new creation. Which makes it a honour to work with.