Welcome to the Joiners & Ceilers Trade Directory. Here, you can find details of some of our professional Joiners and Woodcarvers.
Our members of the Company are some of the most talented in their field and experts in our ancient craft of joinery and woodcarving.
If you are looking for something special to commission or a repair to a cherished object, our list of highly skilled craftspeople is invaluable.
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Takako Jin
Work Description
Takako Jin is a traditionally trained woodcarver based in London, with over a decade of experience as a professional woodcarver, gilder and antiques restorer. With a background in contemporary art and violin-making, Takako brings together fine craftsmanship, creative artistry and a passion for historical ornamental design in her woodcarving practice.
She trained in historic ornamental woodcarving at City & Guilds of London Art School, and worked for six years at Carvers & Gilders Ltd, a Royal Warrant-holding London workshop specialising in the restoration of 18th century English giltwood furniture. With many years of experience restoring antiques in baroque, rococo, neo-classical and Victorian revival styles, Takako has an intimate familiarity with historic styles, and she enjoys combining this knowledge with an enthusiasm for original design to create decorative, sculptural and architectural carvings in historical as well as contemporary styles.
Takako is now a regular tutor on the undergraduate courses in Woodcarving at City & Guilds of London Art School, and was awarded the Master Certificate for Woodcarving by The Worshipful Company of Joiners & Ceilers in March 2025. In 2024, her woodcarving ‘Silk’ was selected as the winner of the British Antique Dealer’s Association annual Art Prize for contemporary makers.
Qualifications
2010–2013: Diploma in Ornamental Wood Carving and Gilding, City & Guilds of London Art School 2008–2010: NVQ Level 2 in Violin Making and Repair, South Thames College incorporating Merton College 2004–2007: BA (Hons): Fine Art Sculpture, Wimbledon College of Art 2003–2004: BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design), Wimbledon School of Art
William Barsley
Work Description
Specialising in bespoke carving, William Barsley undertakes a wide variety of projects, from heraldry and one-off sculptures to the restoration of antiques or listed properties. Situated in the beautiful countryside of South Devon in the UK, William works on projects and with clients across the world.
Qualifications
Diploma in Ornamental Woodcarving and Gilding from the City and Guilds of London Art School
Euan Elliott
Work Description
After serving my time as an apprentice Carpenter and Joiner in the Ayrshire and Glasgow areas, I operated as a sole trader for close to a decade on domestic and commercial construction. Although most of my work is currently in furniture, Tarbh-Uisge Limited will still take on Carpentry and Joinery jobs on a case by case basis.
Now in parallel to teaching Carpentry and Joinery apprentices, I continue to run a small workshop near Inverness with the aim of creating durable and dependable furniture and cabinetry products by blending a mixture of traditional knowledge, techniques, hand skills with modern technology
Many of the designs have been inspired and influenced by everyday living and the rigors of life.
If you would like a consultation about a job or would like to see more examples of completed works, please contact me through email or phone.
Qualifications
Time served Tradesman with a Modern Apprenticeship and Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery 10+ years industry experience in domestic and commercial Carpentry and Joinery Completed an Higher National Certificate furniture design Completed an Higher National Certificate in Construction Site Management and worked as a site manager Bachelors degree Teaching in Further Education Qualification and 10+ years teaching experience of apprentices up to advanced craft level Fellow in the Institute of Carpenters Master Certification in Joinery from the Worshipful Company of Joiners and Ceilers in conjunction with the Institute of Carpenters Currently working towards a Masters in Education at SCQF Level 11
Clunie Fretton
Work Description
Clunie Fretton is an award-winning classically trained sculptor, carver & gilder, who graduated from City & Guilds of London Art School in 2015 with a Distinction in Ornamental Woodcarving & Gilding. She served as the Carving Fellow for the year 2015-2016 before setting up her current practice with partner Felix Handley.
Clunie is conversant in both wood and stone carving, as well as a range of other materials including bronze, plaster and synthetic casting materials. She has a rigorous foundation in traditional drawing and the production of sculptural forms, both figurative and ornamental. Her work in the restoration and conservation world as well as in the artistic one grant her sensitivity and understanding when working with Listed buildings and protected or antique objects, as well as in the production of new work.
Her work is included in the collections of: St. George’s Chapel Windsor, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Houses of Parliament, the London Livery Companies, and churches and cathedrals around the UK. Clunie featured as the master woodcarver on the Sky Arts television series Bill Bailey’s ‘Master Crafters’.
Qualifications
Master Carver Certificate Member of the Master Carvers' Association Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Scholar Diploma in Ornamental Woodcarving & Gilding
Joanne Grogan
Work Description
Jo Grogan (b. 1980 Liverpool) is an artist living and working in London.
Jo Grogan is a sculptor and wood carver. Her work relates to past and present with a focus on generational craftsmanship, exploring themes of social cultural history with a particular emphasis on the contributions of women.
Qualifications
First Class BA Hons Historic Woodcarving & Gilding City & Guilds of London Art School 2:1 BA Hons Fashion Design University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Julian Nudds
Work Description
Heritage Joiner and Builder working on listed/heritage/traditional properties throughout the midlands
Traditional carpentry and joinery
Sash Window renovation
Architectural carpentry/joinery repairs
Brickwork
Stone work
Lime pointing
Lime plastering/rendering
Qualifications
Endentured Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery. City &Guilds Craft certificate Carpentry and joinery . City of Guilds Advanced Craft certificate Carpentry and joinery . City & Guilds 600 series in Craft supervision, surveying and levelling . City and Guilds Craft Certificate Brickwork . Fellow of The Institute of Carpenters. Worshipful Company of Joiners and Ceilers Master Craftsman Certificate
Andrew Pardner FIOC MCC
Work Description
My name is Andrew, and I‘m the co-founder and award-winning Master Joiner of Rustic Rural, a family-run business based in Waingroves in Derbyshire.
We create bespoke joinery and furniture .
We work with domestic and commercial clients bringing their ideas to life.
We also do conservation and restoration work.
Qualifications
- NVQ 2 & 3 carpentry and joinery
- NVQ 2 wood machining
- Institute of carpenters intermediate and members exam
- Merlaine trophy runner up
- Perma rubber roof installer
- Fellow in the institute of carpenters
- Master joiner award
George Robertshaw
Work Description
Since early childhood, George has had a passionate interest in the traditional skills and heritage of woodcarving. George studied BA (Hons) Fine Art at Loughborough University followed by a Masters Degree in Fine Art from Newcastle University, where he gained a deeper knowledge of professional practice and art history, whilst continuing to develop his practical abilities.
In tandem to his academic achievements, George received extensive training from conducting regular work experience with professional master woodcarver Glyn Mould. Additionally, George completed a craft apprenticeship from the Worshipful Company of Joiners and Ceilers of the City of London and has been honoured with the Freedom of the Company.
George’s work is regularly exhibited and has been collected internationally. His rigorous application of time-honoured methods and enthusiasm for the creative process which underpins every carving, has lead to a wide variety of commissions from conservation projects, to pieces of contemporary sculpture.
Qualifications
Apprentice to The `Worshipful Company of Joiners and Ceilers 2015-2023. MFA Fine Art, Newcastle University 2021-2023. BA (Hons) Fine Art, Loughborough University 2018-2021. Level 3 Diploma Art and Design, Loughborough University 2017-2018.
Daniel Ponde
Work Description
I am a classically trained wood carver and gilder using traditional hand tools . My work includes restoration in the Heritage sector ,but also new commissions for individual clients.
Specialised fields are : Joinery , wood carving, gilding, drawing and clay modelling
Qualifications
BA(HONS) Historical wood carving & gilding
