Apprentice Furniture Maker – Bespoke Workshop

Heritage Crafts; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensby workshop in Greater London is seeking people at the start of their furniture-making career to develop skills within a professional workshop environment. You will work alongside an experienced maker on bespoke furniture commissions, starting with the fundamentals and gradually taking on more responsibility as skills grow.

Some practical furniture-making experience is desirable but not essential. A strong eye for detail, patience, care in making, and a genuine commitment to traditional

Qualifications

• Experience in furniture making is desirable, but not essential.
• A strong eye for detail and patient, careful workmanship.
• Commitment to developing traditional furniture-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside an experienced maker on bespoke furniture commissions.
• Start with fundamentals and gradually take on more responsibility as skills develop.
• Contribute to a professional workshop environment and learn hands-on craft.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patience

Commitment to traditional skills

Education

Formal furniture-making training desirable

Job description

Hensby workshop in Greater London is seeking people at the start of their furniture-making career to develop skills within a professional workshop environment. You will work alongside an experienced maker on bespoke furniture commissions, starting with the fundamentals and gradually taking on more responsibility as skills grow.

Some practical furniture-making experience is desirable but not essential. A strong eye for detail, patience, care in making, and a genuine commitment to traditional