About Jim Coffey
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CTV Interview 2008
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Shaw TV Mixxed Interview 2010
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JIm Coffey has been working with wood for most of his life in one form or another. His first real exposure to fine furniture came at the age of eighteen while working on a farm in Suffolk, England. His employer operated a store front in the nearby town which dealt in high end reproduction furniture. During off time at the farm, Jim had the opportunity to help at the store where impressions of fine craftsmanship left a lasting impression.
Jim began his career as a part time professional in 2000 after constructing a shop next to his home in Innisfail, Alberta. So began an intense submersion into the world of studio furniture.
Completely self taught, Jim continually ramped up the designs and craftsmanship of each new piece. Books, magazines and online information were his teachers. The writings of furniture icons James Krenov and Sam Maloof were powerful influences.
In 2007 Jim took the final step (much to his wife Sandi's horror)
- leave the day job and dedicate himself to woodworking full time.
The difficult task of survival as a full time furniture and cabinet maker was a risk he was willing to take.
Today Jim continues to work in that same shop producing custom kitchens and a wide range of furniture pieces.
Jim began his career as a part time professional in 2000 after constructing a shop next to his home in Innisfail, Alberta. So began an intense submersion into the world of studio furniture.
Completely self taught, Jim continually ramped up the designs and craftsmanship of each new piece. Books, magazines and online information were his teachers. The writings of furniture icons James Krenov and Sam Maloof were powerful influences.
In 2007 Jim took the final step (much to his wife Sandi's horror)
- leave the day job and dedicate himself to woodworking full time.
The difficult task of survival as a full time furniture and cabinet maker was a risk he was willing to take.
Today Jim continues to work in that same shop producing custom kitchens and a wide range of furniture pieces.
He continues to divide his time between these two disciplines and an ever increasing demand for both
( Sandi is feeling better). His daughter Allison joined him a few years ago on a part time basis doing many different aspects from cabinet assembly to finishing processes. Allison works from her own small shop on her's and husband Jarred's property in Innisfail
Beyond furniture makers, his designs are influenced by the arts in general, from musicians, painters, dancers, fashion designers and the natural world around him.
His work lives in homes, galleries and business's mainly in western Canada and most recently, in Europe.
Jim shares his laughs, life and world travels with his partner Sandi. Their two children, Allison and Joel, granddaughters Anna and Emily, extended family and great friends surround them far and wide.
( Sandi is feeling better). His daughter Allison joined him a few years ago on a part time basis doing many different aspects from cabinet assembly to finishing processes. Allison works from her own small shop on her's and husband Jarred's property in Innisfail
Beyond furniture makers, his designs are influenced by the arts in general, from musicians, painters, dancers, fashion designers and the natural world around him.
His work lives in homes, galleries and business's mainly in western Canada and most recently, in Europe.
Jim shares his laughs, life and world travels with his partner Sandi. Their two children, Allison and Joel, granddaughters Anna and Emily, extended family and great friends surround them far and wide.
