{"id":5,"date":"2023-03-15T15:49:43","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T15:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johnparkinsonwoodworking.co.uk\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2023-04-15T16:52:36","modified_gmt":"2023-04-15T16:52:36","slug":"john-parkinson-woodworking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/johnparkinsonwoodworking.co.uk\/?page_id=5","title":{"rendered":"HOME"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wales. My adopted home. A breathtaking land: valleys, mountains, water. Just a few miles from me lies the Elan valley whose reservoirs supply Birmingham . Now, as well as being a showcase of Victorian engineering it is a magnet for those who wish to walk, cycle and enjoy its unspoilt tranquility. What better backdrop to inspire, design and make?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I like to make individual items for individuals. Mass production has its place, but lacks personal connection. I aspire to provide quality, craftsmanship<s>,<\/s> novelty, for those who wish to bring something unique with a known history into their homes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My work involves many woods from trees you will recognise on a day out to the countryside or a walk in the park and those from far-flung lands which lend something very special to the end piece. Attention to detail and a real care about the outcome are very important to me, and, I believe, my customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am fascinated by both Shaker and Arts &amp; Crafts furniture so I make pieces in these styles. Additionally, I create a selection of kitchen utensils and gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/johnparkinsonwoodworking.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Parkinson007-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/johnparkinsonwoodworking.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Parkinson007-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/johnparkinsonwoodworking.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Parkinson007-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/johnparkinsonwoodworking.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Parkinson007-768x1076.jpg 768w, https:\/\/johnparkinsonwoodworking.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Parkinson007.jpg 1041w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Oak hall stand<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am a member of The Makers\u2019 Guild in Wales (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.makersguildinwales.org.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.makersguildinwales.org.uk\/<\/a>), an association of craftspeople from all disciplines, whose aim is to promote \u201ccraft\u201d and the \u201carts\u201d to the people of Wales (and beyond, of course!). We have a gallery in Cardiff Bay which is well worth a visit if you are in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The site shows a small selection of my work which I hope provides a flavour of my style.  \u201cSawcuts\u201d is designed to provide information on how some items are made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"820\" src=\"https:\/\/johnparkinsonwoodworking.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Parkinson001-1024x820.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/johnparkinsonwoodworking.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Parkinson001-1024x820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/johnparkinsonwoodworking.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Parkinson001-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/johnparkinsonwoodworking.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Parkinson001-768x615.jpg 768w, https:\/\/johnparkinsonwoodworking.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Parkinson001.jpg 1303w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Scarlett O\u2019Hara drinks cabinet \u2013 Beech and Brazilian Lacewood<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wales. My adopted home. A breathtaking land: valleys, mountains, water. Just a few miles from me lies the Elan valley whose reservoirs supply Birmingham . Now, as well as being a showcase of Victorian engineering it is a magnet for those who wish to walk, cycle and enjoy its unspoilt tranquility. 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