From an early age I have always enjoyed being creative, whether that were painting, photography or home DIY. But these were all hobbies and it wasn't until 2017 after many years in the customer service industry that I finally decided to take the plunge.
I quit my job and started a year long course at IBTC Portsmouth for Traditional Wood Boatbuilding. I figured that if I could make a boat out of wood, with its awkward shape, I could make anything!
MY EXPERIENCE TO DATE
Skills:
Wood Joinery
Home Repairs
Carpentary
Lofting
Lamination
Planking (clinker and carvel)
Spar Building
Epoxy & Resorcinol Use
Decking
Caulking
Riveting
Steam Bending
Varnishing & Painting
Project Management
Machine Shop Milling
Marquetery
Shop fit outs
Shop displays and furniture
Bespoke furniture
Education:
Level 3 City and Guilds Wooden Boat Building | Completed March 2019 | IBTC Portsmouth
12 week Joinery Course | March - May 2018 | IBTC Portsmouth
BSC Media & Production Technology | 2005 | South East Essex College | 2:1 Gained
Other Experience:
1 Week Student Exchange focusing on marquetry, carving and leatherwork | 2018 | Lycee Louis Pastuer, Nice, France
10 week Voluntary Work | October 2017 | IBTC Portsmouth