Makers Dozen - Q & A with Graham Ikin

Welcome to the Makers Dozen. We ask a Guild member a dozen quickfire questions about their life as a maker.

Graham Ikin creates distinctive pieces of modern and traditional furniture using sustainable sources of wood.

Please describe your work in 3 words.

Stylish Bespoke Furniture

How long have you been a maker?

15 years

What’s the best part of your process?

Meeting the clients

What’s the worst part of your process?

When I make a mistake and scrap a beautiful, sometimes irreplaceable piece of wood

Do you have a favourite book about your craft?

“Furniture with Soul” by David Savage (dcd).

What are you reading?

“Politics on the Edge” by Rory Stewart

What’s your favourite film?

Star Wars (the original one from the 70’s)

What do you listen to in your studio?

Radio 4 or Boom Radio
 
What one thing would improve your life as a maker?

A really good timber yard closer to home

What’s the best piece of advice you have received?

Measure twice, cut once

What’s the question you are asked the most?

How long did that take to make

Life as a maker can be challenging, would you do it all again? 

Yes – of course

Thank you Graham!  You can find example of Graham's individual and detailed work in our Cheltenham shop or visit his website