I fell totally in love with wood when I joined an evening woodwork class for women in Bristol, UK in 1984.

In pursuit of my passion I trained full time as a Carpenter/Joiner. I learned everything from stair casing to roofing and dovetail joints in cabinetmaking.

In 1985 I was immensely fortunate to help set up a Government funded Women's Workshop in Bath, UK and with a group of women I began teaching woodwork to unemployed women over 25 years of age.

This opportunity was an enriching experience indeed and over a 2 year period, I helped many trainees to become either teachers themselves or to start their own carpentry business. Some formed their own groups and offered an all woman service while others found jobs in the industry.

After having started a family and run several businesses in Melbourne, we moved to Mullumbimby in 1993 and have made it our home.