John Makepeace Furniture

You are invited by John Makepeace, furniture designer and maker, to visit his home and studio at Farrs, Beaminster. 

John Makepeace designs and makes furniture for clients around the world. Hear about the art and science involved and how craftsmanship is evolving.

For more information about John's work please visit: www.johnmakepeacefurniture.com

About the day
Visitors should aim to arrive by 3.30 at Farrs, the historic home of John and Jennie Makepeace in Beaminster. The visit will start at the seasoning shed where we stock a range of English timbers. For example, oak, planted at Longleat in 1740 was harvested 240 years later in 1980, magnificent trees that illustrate the benefits of good silviculture over 240 years. 

Then, in the house, we will have tea and refreshments before seeing the Makepeace collection of furniture, many of them prototypes for subsequent commissions in UK and across the world. John will give a talk about designing and making furniture of uncompromising quality for private clients from Britain’s wonderful woods.

More information
In 1976, John bought historic Parnham House, Beaminster to provide larger workshops for his business and to establish a very successful school for aspiring furniture makers. In 1981, the Educational Trust bought Hooke Park and set about building a future campus there, developing new technologies for the use of forest thinnings as the major components in the construction. When John retired from directing the Trust in 2001, it amalgamated with the Architectural Association in which he has a continuing involvement.

Collaborations in West Dorset
This event has been designed to compliment two other events in West Dorset on the 6th June. 

The Architectural Association, Hooke Park
Woodland Walk at North Eggardon Farm

You are welcome to attend all three for a wonderful day's inspiration and knowledge sharing. Please note that will require separate bookings for each, you can book using the links above. 

Arranged in collaboration with Beaminster Festival 27th June - 5th July.

Please note:

The visit includes tea and cake! Please let us know of any dietary requirements when making your booking. 
Please be prepared to remove your shoes/boots in the house.
No dogs in the house. 
Parking available
Inside and outside areas
Non-smoking site

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

The ticket includes access to the gardens from 3.30, a talk in the house at 4pm and refreshments from 4.45pm.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact the event organiser using the 'Manage Tickets' button at the top of the page.