{"id":1115,"date":"2015-05-13T09:59:40","date_gmt":"2015-05-12T23:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.handkrafted.com/blog\/?p=1115"},"modified":"2015-10-31T16:40:21","modified_gmt":"2015-10-31T05:40:21","slug":"meet-the-maker-tim-noone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.handkrafted.com/blog\/meet-the-maker-tim-noone\/","title":{"rendered":"Tim Noone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sydneysider <\/em>Tim Noone has been inhaling the sweet smell of sawdust since his youth, so it was only natural to transform a lifelong passion for woodwork into a prolific living. Steph Schaffer caught up with the craftsman to uncover his story.<\/em><\/p>\n

One might say Mother Nature and nurture played equal roles in leading Tim Noone<\/a> to his spotless Roselands workshop. He descends from coach builders on one side of the family, and Heron Creek timber mill owners and operators on the other. Wood is<\/em> Tim\u2019s bloodline.<\/p>\n

\u201cWoodwork was always a field of interest for me growing up. I loved to make things,\u201d he recalled, reminiscing the days he used to fly handmade balsa wood gliders with his brothers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWoodwork was an interest and furniture became a passion. It seemed like a natural step to take.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Unadulterated love of and exposure to the craft drove Tim to pursue design for a living, starting with a kitchen company apprenticeship and \u00a0TAFE trade courses at night while working a full-time job. Not too long ago, Tim added Handkrafted<\/a> to his expanding list of affiliations, which also include the Sturt School for Wood and Studio Woodworkers Australia.<\/p>\n

\"Meet<\/a>\u201cI joined Handkrafted because I was impressed by the vision of the founders,\u201d he explained. \u201cWhat they are trying to achieve has been a long time coming. I really hope this marks the beginning of a new era for Australian craft.\u201d<\/p>\n

Equipped with an esteemed background, Tim differentiates himself as a top-of-the-line maker who occupies the same space as some of Australia\u2019s leading craftspeople. His going rates may seem steep to an unfamiliar eye, but the inherent value of his flawless craftsmanship means you receive what you pay for\u2026and then some.<\/p>\n

Tim goes to extreme lengths to procure the finest timbers, implement upstanding craftsmanship, and produce an impeccable finished product; his love of the craft is reflected in every facet of his work.<\/p>\n

\u201cHandkrafted gives me access to the people I would never have access to otherwise,\u201d praised Tim. \u201cIt gives me an opportunity to price things the way I would like to make them, so I don\u2019t have to compromise on quality. Handkrafted helps me aim where I want to reach.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"MeetDriven by a desire for beauty, Tim employs organically flowing designs with soft curvatures and uncluttered forms, which reveal grain patterns that would otherwise remain unseen.<\/p>\n

His greatest inspirations speak to his appreciation for minimalism: Japanese and Scandinavian design, as well as Australian furniture maker Tony Kenway\u2019s work, whose craftsmanship Tim replicated in a piece of his own called the \u2018Elemental<\/a>\u2019 hall table. When it comes to timber preference, he definitely plays favourites with a keen appreciation for\u00a0walnut<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom a making perspective, walnut avoids a lot of the headaches that you get from other timbers,\u201d Tim\u00a0exclaimed. \u201cIt looks amazing as well, with a really nice colour and fantastic distinctive grain. It ticks every box.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"MeetWhat boxes would Tim himself like to tick in the future? Realistically, he said he hopes the upcoming year brings commissions with design and construction challenges, as well as time to express himself creatively and make something remarkable.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve seen a few really nice church sets and thought, \u2018Aw, I\u2019d love to have a crack at doing my own,\u2019\u201d Tim commented. \u201cEach piece is quite unique and for a specific purpose, but also relate. It would be a nice challenge.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In the meantime \u2013 with support from Handkrafted \u2013 Tim will continue to transform his lifelong passion into a viable full-time business, churning out one exquisite piece after the next.<\/p>\n

\u201cHandkrafted has provided me with a new avenue to find potential clients, and push myself in the area of design and problem solving to meet clients\u2019 needs and expectations,\u201d Tim extolled. \u201cI think it is a wonderful piece of the Australian craft puzzle.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Meet<\/a>Photography by Saskia Wilson<\/a><\/p>\n

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About Handkrafted:<\/em><\/p>\n

Handkrafted <\/a>has brought together Australia\u2019s most comprehensive community\u00a0of independent bespoke furniture makers. With hundreds of craftspeople and artisans that can cater to all styles, budgets and geographies,\u00a0we’ll\u00a0match you to\u00a0the right maker for your custom furniture project.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Commissioning a piece of furniture through Handkrafted is a unique and fulfilling experience. Support local makers and\u00a0kickstart<\/a>\u00a0your own project today.<\/em><\/p>\n

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