HTMorris Furniture
I specialise in small free standing furniture, constructed with hand tools with locally sourced timbers. And where possible only using raw materials for adhesives and finishes. I am excited to talk about heritage craft, so some of what I dedicate my self to is writing articles and publishing short films documenting my work. .
Young Woodworker of the Year
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Bristol
N. Bristol
England
BS35 1RZ
Young Woodworker of the Year 2023
The Young Woodworker of the Year Award sponsored by Axminster Tools was won by Harry Morris, who starting woodworking at the age of 13 in his dad’s garage, carving spoons and watching instructional videos on YouTube.
He dedicates much of his energy to teaching, believing that communicating in a positive and encouraging way can have a big impact on an individual, and in their craft journey, and has been overwhelmed with feedback from his students.
About
I’m Harry, on the business card it says ‘Furniture maker, restorer & teacher’. I might add conifer cone collector, tree advocate, Folk Craft dabbler & Stan's best mate on to that.
In 2019 I graduated from West Dean college of arts & conservation, I was there for 2 years studying ‘Historic Craft Practice - Furniture’. It was during this time I started ‘HTMorris Furniture Ltd.’. The plan was to design and make furniture using traditional tools, materials & techniques; and spread the word of craft. West Dean is a wonderful place filled with wonderful, interesting people and things.
Shortly after graduating I traveled to Japan to take part in a intensive carpentry course in Kyoto, at Suikoushya craft school. I spend 2 months in Japan, following the course, to live with and document people practising heritage crafts. I met some amazing people.
I then spent a short few months at an environmental charity in Sydney, Australia. The Bower reuse and repair center. Thanks to my good friend Shane (who I met at West Dean). Here I made a piece of furniture and assisted with a bit of teaching on their woodwork & repair courses.
Returning to the uk just before 2020, I starting taking on commission work.
I now mainly make Windsor chairs to commission, do restoration work & teach courses.
ALSO... I help run a community farm in N. Bristol with my brother & 4 others - GotGreens Farm cic
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