Terry Gleeson

'I have a passion for the process of creating and constructing a piece that will last for generations, using the time honoured methods developed by my predecessors. I also enjoy overcoming the challenges that an unpredictable material like timber can and does throw at me.'

Terry Gleeson was born in Sydney in 1958. After finishing school in 1975 he was apprenticed as a Cabinet-maker to G L Macedo Pty Ltd in Brookvale on Sydney�s northern beaches.

Terry started his own business in 1982 and has been self employed ever since. In his 35 years as a cabinet-maker Terry has restored antique furniture, made one off commissions for the interior design market, made reproduction chairs for the antique trade and taken on large architectural commissions such as the restoration and refurbishment of the dining room, foyer and members� bar of the NSW Masonic Club.

Terry gained membership of the Woodworkers Association of NSW in 1999, served two terms as chairman and is still an active member of the association.

Terry changed his business focus in 2002 and turned his workshop into a privately run woodwork school and currently teaches 35 to 40 students annually.

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