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Six new Bespoke Guild Marks awarded

The Furniture Makers’ Company awarded six Bespoke Guild Marks — including Josey Garbutt’s Lines Puzzle Cabinet (BGM 501) — bringing the programme’s 67-year total to over 500 and recognising excellence in UK bespoke furniture design and craftsmanship.

Josey Garbutt — Award-Winning Designer-Maker

Josey Garbutt turned an early passion for woodworking into formal training at Rycotewood and multiple industry awards, leading to high-profile commissions such as Obelisk 3 for John Makepeace.

Josey's Journey into The Industry

Award-winning designer-maker Josey Garbutt combines maths and art to produce gallery-grade bespoke furniture, co-founding Foris Studio after earning major industry prizes and high-profile commissions.

Rycotewood students celebrated at Furniture and Joinery Conference

Rycotewood Furniture students from City of Oxford College — including award-winner Josey Garbutt — were recognised by leading industry partners at the Furniture & Joinery Conference in Birmingham

Foris Studio completes Obelisk 3 for John Makepeace OBE

Foris Studio - Josey Garbutt, Krav Metcalfe and Thom O'Nions - produced Obelisk 3, a blackened oak cabinet with a rippled sycamore interior commissioned by John Makepeace OBE and recently exhibited by Sarah Myerscough Gallery at TEFAF Maastricht.

Hand carved wood texture
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