Workshop Team

James Ryan

Designer-Maker

James Ryan designs all our furniture. He is in charge of day-to-day running of the Edward Barnsley Workshop and he liaises with clients when they commission a piece of furniture.

The workshop team is made up of experienced craftsmen and apprentices. The Edward Barnsley Educational Trust has supported the training of  workshop apprentices since 1980.

Oscar Harris

Craftsman

Oscar joined the workshop as an apprentice in 2019.

Christopher Gunkel

Apprentice

Chris joined the workshop as an apprentice in 2021.

Stephen Rock

Craftsman-Tutor and Fundraiser

Stephen joined the Edward Barnsley Workshop in 1988 as an apprentice.

Robin Hasslacher

Treasurer

Robin joined the Edward Barnsley Workshop in 1999.