The Art of Design Issue 28 2017 | Page 139

139 Pieces produced for the MIMA Collection are tactile and handmade to a high standard of craftsmanship, embracing the natural character of the British hardwoods used. Designs made in the JOHN EADON workshop are made to order, making it possible to tailor pieces to individual requirements or to commission a new bespoke piece. Background: A Fine Art graduate from Norwich School of Art and Design 2008, (now called Norwich University of the Arts), John Eadon has built on a background of farming, art and woodwork, as wide and varied as artist technician work to shop-fitter and joiner, festival and theatre set builder to specialist joinery for English Heritage and woodwork/3D technician at Norwich University of the Arts. Returning to the base of the family farm in Warwickshire in 2013, John Eadon renovated parts of the house and farm buildings to provide a home for his family and a workshop to make from. 2016 saw a renewed interest and focus on furniture design for John, and the development of the first collection from JOHN EADON, to launch at London Design Fair 2017. Meet JOHN EADON at London Design Fair on Stand G26 in Hall T1. The Fair will take p