I am a young Australian woodworker from Sydney who found my passion for timber at a young age. Throughout school I excelled in Industrial Technology, finishing high school with a rank of 2nd in the State. I completed my cabinetmaking apprenticeship working for Stephen Pemberton Fine Furniture and Covemore Designs in Seven Hills. While completing my trade, I spent most of his time in my shed making pieces for customers and competitions, regularly winning awards at agricultural shows. After a trip to Turnfest 2016, I realised that my hobby could be a career that is worth pursuing, so I began to chase his dream job of turning full time. I am now in one of the top woodworking galleries in the state and looking forward to where turning may take me
- Simon Begg