Jim Partridge

Jim Partridge was born in Leeds, England in 1953 and studied at the John Makepeace School for Craftsmen in Wood. He then became a Fellow in Wood at Alsager College of Higher Education. Jim was the first Craftsman in Residence at Grizedale Forest, Cumbria from 1986 to 1987. In 1988 Jim established a partnership with Liz Walmsley to create site-specific work and large furniture pieces. Jim’s trademark is the scorching and waxing of unseasoned green timber, which emphasizes the texture of the grain. He has also worked on a number of environmental projects including bridges and hillside shelters. Jim’s skill lies in his innovative, versatile and playful approach to his craft and his innate understanding of the material’s potential.