Biography

I graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 1985, with a BA (hons) Design, specialising in furniture and ceramics. After graduation I spent several months working in Nigeria before beginning my post-degree working life expanding my practical skills in a small furniture restoration business in Perthshire.

In 1988 I began a Scottish Development Agency funded Conservation Training Scheme in furniture and woodwork at the Burrell Collection, Glasgow. During my 2 years at the Burrell Collection I was continually learning, and working on objects from the city's extensive museums collections.

I have worked as a freelance furniture and woodwork conservator/restorer since 1990, based in Glasgow. I accept commissions from museums, galleries, and private clients throughout the country.

I live in Waterfoot, near Glasgow, with my partner and daughter.

I'm an ordinary member of ICON and a member of the Regional Furniture Society (Scottish Section).

Furniture Restoration / Conservation

I strive only to use traditional methods and materials in the restoration and conservation of antique furniture.

I can make a site visit to view the condition of a piece of furniture, then give a written condition report/work estimate. Alternatively you are free to visit the studio for a consultation.

I have a wide range of skills and experience, including:

1. Re-building/Jointing
2. Cleaning/Polishing/Waxing
3. Veneering/Inlay work
4. Traditional upholstery
5. Leather work
6. Glazing
7. Woodworm treatment

I can undertake small scale objects to large scale projects, working in my studio or in situ. I am fully insured to do both.

Click to see some before and after images of previous projects.