John Thayer
I have been making things
for the past thirty-three years. The tradition of the trade that I
chose as a young man is an oral one. I am self taught, having learned a
basis for my work from a series of grumpy, older men.
The early rules were to observe their skills, retain the process, and apply that knowledge and skill to the next task at hand.
As one's skill and experience increased, so would the degree of mastery over the piece.
The creative process at the shop is horizontal. The ideas brought to hand by the designer or architect are critically reviewed.
Details and function are interrogated by all involved, from the first drawing, thru the fabrication and the finishing.
When the detail is correct, the discussion moves on to the
next step. The object is to deliver what we promise: well-designed
furnishings made and sold with a commitment to lasting value.
There is struggle involved in mastering any trade. The manual
skills are first, then one can study and develop a sense of design
elements. The organization of a shop and a small business are essential
to success, and probably take the longest to achieve. The daily
struggles involve blending the degree of difficulty in any given piece,
toward it's final function and form. Along the way we add strong design
elements, good craftsmanship and hopefully some simple elegance to
every effort undertaken.
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