The Guild of Ten was pleased to award a prize for Innovation in design and making to Nicholas Langan of Journeyman Furniture. The overall standard of work at the Cornwall design Fair was excellent but as Nancy Pickard of The Guild of Ten say 'We were very impressed with the furniture he makes because he had pushed the bounderies of cabinet making with the use of digital technologies in a fresh and imaginative way'. 'He is clearly a very talented young maker and we are delighted to help him in his career' enthused Jenny Yates. The Guild of Ten will be proud to showcase his work in October.
When tradition meets latest technology
Prizewinner exhibits at the GUILD OF TEN
The Guild of Ten is to host an exhibition by Nicholas Langham, aka Journeyman, an innovative maker in the world of furniture and woodcraft. In the heart of Truro, nestling behind the cathedral, the Guild of Ten has, over the last 30 years, been synonymous with the best of Cornish Crafts. Run on a co-operative basis, by and for makers, “those in the know” have found there many beautiful artefacts, pottery, textiles, glass, wood, jewellery.
At the Hidden Art Fair, in August, Nicholas Langham was awarded by the Guild a prize for his innovation and the quality of his work as was offered an exhibition space. ‘I was so thrilled to receive this award’ says Nicholas ‘it is quite a compliment from such a discerning gallery.’
Fresh from shows in Devon and London, Journeyman furniture embodies the best of excellent craftsmanship and contemporary technologies with the use of a computer controlled laser to carve in the wood some of his trademark intaglio engraving. Environmental concerns are reflected in the use of native woods or sourced from the temperate zone. As he also uses locally fell wood, Nicholas enthuses ‘It is deeply satisfying to create something beautiful out of a resource which could have been wasted otherwise.
Showing at the GUILD OF TEN until 3rd December
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The Guild of Ten is proud to support the Cornwall Design Fair with a prize for innovation in design and making. The Guild of Ten will be awarding a prize of £200 together with the opportunity to show their work in the Guild window.
CORNWALL DESIGN FAIR, in association with Hidden Art, will be held at
Treiefe House, 21 – 22 August 2010, open 11am – 6pm. Tickets are £5.00
