Jason’s journey with wood began at a young age in Colchester, Essex, where he started a carpentry and joinery apprenticeship immediately after school. During this time, he first discovered his passion for woodturning. After completing his apprenticeship with a City and Guilds qualification, Jason spent ten years as a carpenter. However, his career took a dramatic turn when a serious accident left him with multiple fractures in his spine and forced him to use a wheelchair. Despite this life-altering event, Jason’s love for working with wood never wavered.

Determined to continue his craft, he taught himself how to wood turn while seated. Woodturning became not only a therapeutic outlet for him, helping him cope with the pain but also a meaningful part of his life, giving him purpose and a sense of normalcy. Over time, Jason began to explore combining wood with resin, eventually developing a unique technique that allowed him to paint with resin, creating stunning representations of planets, space, and oceans. This innovative approach to wood and resin work has given him greater creative freedom while allowing him to work with smaller pieces of wood, bringing new life to his craft.