work experience opportunities
for young people
From time to time and depending on what
projects Jeremy Broun is working on, he
offers informal work experience that can help
a young person choose a career or as a part
of careeer path.
The work areas are:
Designing and making furniture
Video production
Vehicle restoration
solid wood lippings
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work
A sixth form student from Kingswood
school in Bath spent around a month
assisting Jeremy make a craft
doucumentary called ‘Alan Peters -
the makers’ maker’ and she learned
some valuable scripting and editing
skills.
She gained a job on leaving school as
a researcher for BBC Television.
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Elsi Maine, a furniture student
from Finland spent two months in
Jeremy’s workshop under a tightly
organized and diverse programme
which also included visits and a
short spell in another leading
British furniture makers workshop.
Elsi helped with workshop chores,
received one-to-one teaching and
worked on her own projects.
Elsi says:
Compared to what I learned at
college, it was eye-opening to
learn skills and vision that have
came from years of experience.
Joe Tozer spent many days spread
over a period of 4 years in the vehicle
garage of Jeremy Broun helping
restore a unique hand made car. At
19 Joe had chosen not to go to
university but was already a
mandoline player in a prominent
bluegrass band and his time with
Jeremy gave him new skills to help
him secure a job as an organ restorer,
balancing out his musical
commitments.
Joe says:
Shortly after leaving college, I was
fortunate enough to spend two years
working with Jeremy Broun. During this
time I gained a vast amount of hands on
experience in woodworking, mechanics,
electronics and problem solving.
During my time with Jeremy I was not only
able to practice this unique set of skills on
the workbench, but I also had the chance to
help out with real life projects, such as a kit-
car, a bird hide and some of Jeremy’s hand
made guitars!
Jeremy is an engaging and informative
teacher with a wealth of experience. I
use the skills I have learned with Jeremy
every day in my current job as a pipe organ
builder.
Sua is from South Korea and is
studying mechanical engineering at
Bath university. She helped Jeremy
for a few hours a week inbetween
studies in his vehicle workshop to
renew her interest in using her
hands and balancing out her
computer based studies. She also
learned some woodwork skills from
Jeremy.
ADDRESS
Bath, UK
CONTACT
e: jb@woodomain.com
t: 01225 332738
Copyright Jeremy Broun 1973-2015
sculpture and cabinetry
THE STARWARS COMPUTER DESK 1997 Made from Kevasinga veneer with ebonised maple lippings this laptop computer desk combines aircraft construction with cabinetry
a trademark heirloom
design
THE HIGH BACKED ROCKING CHAIR 1973 Made from solid ash or cherry with sailing cord woven upholstery this chai has found homes all around the world and is commissioned individually today.
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about
Jeremy Broun After a short woodwork teaching career culminating at Millfield School, Jeremy Broun set up his own workshop in Bath in 1973 creating his own unique style of furniture. He has exbited at major British shows and in the USA and Finland and he has won numerous awards.
teach
Jeremy Broun is a seasoned lecturer
having taught at Bristol Polytechnic,
Goldsmiths College, Rycotewood
College, The furniture College in
Ireland
and at the SouthWest Finland Institute
of Art, Craft & Design.
He has taught intensive private courses
and shares his vast knowledge
in his published books, DVDs, e-books and
on a flourishing YouTube channel
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