About Alex and James

Alex has been working as a carpenter since 2017, bringing together a mix of practical skills and a background in town planning. He studied at the University of Manchester, where he completed his MA, and has also worked as a bike mechanic and house builder. In 2016, he took a City & Guilds joinery course, and in 2020, he deepened his focus on traditional techniques through a heritage building course with The King’s Foundation.

James has been working as a carpenter since 2018, bringing a creative eye and a background in fine art to his craft. He studied at Central Saint Martins, where he developed his interest in design and making, before moving into hands-on work. His transition into carpentry was driven by a desire to work more directly with materials and processes, and he’s since built up a broad skillset across residential joinery, cabinetry, and bespoke furniture-making.