A positive New Furniture Makers attendance for George Lewis

Modern Joinery News Editor, George Lewis, recently attended The Furniture Makers’ Company’s New Furniture Makers Exhibition and Awards, taking the opportunity to explore what for him was an exciting new part of the wider woodworking and joinery industry.

The event marked George’s first real introduction to the furniture sector, and it certainly left a lasting impression.

He said: “Despite being relatively new to the furniture industry, there was plenty to catch my attention, including an impressive collection of projects on display, showcasing the creativity, craftsmanship and talent of people from all walks of life.

“From the quality of the work to the enthusiasm of those involved, the exhibition provided a fantastic opportunity to see the next generation of furniture makers demonstrating their skills, passion and commitment to the industry.”

George explained that there was a real sense of pride and enjoyment throughout the evening, with a total of nine awards given out to individuals being recognised for their achievements.

He added: “It was fantastic to see so many wonderful projects and meet people who are clearly passionate about what they do.

“There was some incredible talent on show, and it was particularly encouraging to see people from such a wide range of backgrounds being recognised for their work.

“A huge congratulations to all the award winners and everyone who exhibited. It was a brilliant evening and a great introduction to the furniture side of the industry.”

As Modern Joinery News continues to explore the wider woodworking sector, the event has certainly opened the door to potential new conversations, connections and opportunities.

And, having thoroughly enjoyed his first taste of the furniture industry, George is already looking forward to seeing more of the people, businesses and projects that make it such an exciting sector to be part of.

For more information about the New Furniture Makers Exhibition, visit: New Furniture Makers Exhibition