The workshop team is made up of experienced craftsmen and apprentices.
The Team
James Ryan
Designer-Maker
James Ryan designs all our furniture. He is in charge of the day-to day running of the Barnsley Workshop and he liaises with clients when they commission a piece of furniture.
Stephen Rock
Craftsman-Tutor and Fundraiser
Stephen joined the Edward Barnsley Workshop in 1988 as an apprentice. We are very fortunate that now he passes his skills onto the apprentices through training, as well as helps with the running of the workshop.
Luke Rawlinson
Craftsman
Luke joined the workshop as an apprentice in 2021.
Jacob Janoff
Apprentice
Jacob joined our team in 2023
Charlie Butler
Apprentice
Charlie started his training with us in September 2024.
Maizie Carter-Ritchie
Apprentice
Maizie started training with us in September 2025
Ellen Baines
Apprentice
Ellen started her apprenticeship with us in September 2025
Paul Foulkes
Commercial Manager
Paul joined the Barnsley Workshop in 2023. He brings a wealth of experience in marketing and management.