Wayne Mavin is a craftsman who, over the past 25 years, has specialised in traditional joinery, stairbuilding and handrailing.
He works for private clients, builders and architects in Sydney, regional NSW and interstate on request.
Wayne started his career in 1989 on the mid-north coast of New South Wales with an apprenticeship in a small joinery shop. He built his knowledge and expertise in traditional joinery techniques over a period of ten years, working for the well-respected Fewings Joinery and AW Tod Stair & Joinery in Sydney. Wayne established his own workshop in 2004 which is now based in Gloucester NSW.
He draws inspiration from numerous craftsmen and architects, some favourites being George Ellis, John Harrison and John Verge, as well as the unadorned simplicity of the works from Shaker communities in the United States.
Commissioning bespoke joinery can be a very satisfying experience, one where you can work with Wayne to create something beautiful, perfectly suited to its intended purpose and giving a lifetime of pleasure.
His craftsmanship is not limited to joinery alone, but extends to any demanding project, having the ability to research a complex project and the skills to carry it out.
Process
Get in contact
The first step is to contact Wayne to arrange a meeting, so that he can develop an an understanding of your project and gather information about its purpose, size, surroundings and your tastes.
Design
After discussions to confirm the design, detailed drawings are required. It starts with a preliminary sketch to express your ideas, something that Wayne can develop, with your input, into definite plans. Wayne is also happy to work with you to create something that you’ve designed.
Development
Samples of timber can be provided – consideration will be given to its colour and figure, stability, cost and source.
Build
It is at this stage that a commitment is required. Wayne will provide a written contract, providing an estimate or firm quotation. A deposit is made before any work commences, followed by staged and final payment on delivery.
“..the aim of conservation is to retain and respect the significance or heritage values of a place or building so that it can be enjoyed and understood by current and future generation. The principle of ‘do as much as necessary and as little as possible’ is probably the most important one in joinery repair and conservation.”
— Wal Murray and Alan Croker, Traditional Joinery: Sydney Houses 1810 – 1915, 2005