Simon is a young Australian woodworker from Sydney who found his passion for timber at a young age. Throughout school he excelled in Industrial Technology, finishing high school with a rank of 2nd in the State. He completed his cabinetmaking apprenticeship working for Stephen Pemberton Fine Furniture and Covemore Designs in Seven Hills. While completing his trade, Simon spent most of his time in his shed making pieces for customers and competitions, regularly winning awards at agricultural shows.
After a trip to Turnfest 2016, Simon realised that his hobby could be a career that is worth pursuing, so he began to chase his dream job. 2 years later he got an opportunity to teach at the Turnfest clinic and in 2019 he was one of the headline demonstrators. Simon was also be a judge for the Australian Wood Turning Exhibition which shows how quickly he is gaining respect in the Industry.
2020 will be a huge year with Simon going to do his first international demonstrating in Kentucky for the AAW symposium and Pennsylvania for the Mid-Atlantic symposium.
Website: https://www.simonbeggswoodturning.com/about