Bridge Construction in Britain
by Jeremy Broun
Shoreditch college thesis
He has exhibited and lectured extensively in the UK and also in Ireland, Finland and the USA. Over three decades his work was included in the Crafts Council Index of Selected Makers. A cabinet sold at the first auction of living makers' work at Sotheby's.
His numerous awards include a Churchill Travel Scholarship to Finland, Sweden & Italy, The Furniture Makers Company Ambrose Heal Award and The Professional Woodworker of the Year Award. as a film maker he set up Thinking Hand Video in 1988 and has won awards and sponsorship.
Jeremy's passion for working wood was triggered by a brilliant woodwork teacher at Abbotsholme school (Howard Orme). He made an acoustic guitar in a weekend when he was 17, working throughout the nights without sleep. Today he performs on guitars that he builds and also teaches guitar making and has written a book called Guitar Making Art.
His passion is rooted in Education and he has an extensive and varied teaching experience. In recent years Jeremy has offered informal work experience in film making, furniture design and vehicle restoration to young people. He was invited to become a freelance inspector for The British Accreditation Council which he served for a few years as required. He has a flourishing YouTube channel and online store for his unique videos, books and multimedia publications.
Vehicle restoration
