
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.