John Richardson - Chair Making


Chair Maker

John Richardson

JOHN RICHARDSON Chairmaker

John has been making chairs for the last 20 years. The rush seated ladder back designs based upon a style developed by Ernest Gimson, one of the founders of the Arts and Crafts movement early last century. John still maintains a contact with the family.

He selects and seasons the ASH for the frame, it must be of the right quality, clean, straight grained and quick grown. Forty year coppice rotation is perfect. He uses fresh water rush (Scirpus Lacustris ) for the seat, these are harvested annually from the rivers Nene and Ouse.

Speak to John , he is a living museum of rural life!



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The Spring Gatcombe Craft Show
Dates & Prices
April 26th & 27th, Saturday & Sunday
10.00am - 6.00pm
Adults £5.00 OAPs £4.50 and Children £2.00
Venue
Gatcombe Park, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, GL6 9AJ
From M4 – Junction 15 follow A419 to Stroud Junction 17 follow A429 to Malmesbury and B4014 through Tetbury Junction 18 follow A46 to Stroud, follow signs to Minchinhampton M5 - Junction 13 follow A419 to Stroud then follow signs to the event All routes to the Festival of British Eventing, Gatcombe Park will be signed. TRAINS For Trains to Stroud please call National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950. FOR ALL OTHER SERVICES PLEASE CONTACT STROUD TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE - 01453 760960
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