Art deco inspired Morris chair. A project completed during time at Warwickshire college. Featuring handcut mahogany inlays in an English Ash frame.
All about Yellowshed
Yellowshed Designs was started by Colin Harsley during the lockdown period of 2020.
Colin trained as a furniture maker from 2013 until 2016 at Warwickshire college in Leamington Spa, obtaining a Distinction in City and Guilds level 3 Fine furniture making. Upon finishing the course in the summer of 2016, he started working for the Severn Valley Railway in Kidderminster as a bodywork technician, repairing and maintaining the vintage carriages. Where he still works to this day. Colin has and continues to produce bespoke timberwork for other heritage railways and vehicle owners.
Below are some examples of work completed.
Another project completed during time with Wawickshire college. This is mahogany drinks cabinet, a hand veneered back panel, English ash shelves and a small drawer with handcut dovetails and holders for a corkscrew and bottle stoppers.
The third project whilst at Warwickshire college was to make a small hallway mirror to set dimensions. Using reclaimed timber from an old mantle shelf. It features through mortice and tenon joinery with a very smooth satin finish.
The final piece of furniture made during time with Warwickshire college. A hall table named "The Relative". Made from rescued Burmese teak with Ash inlays and a handcut parquet style top. A hidden drawer is included at one end and more handcut dovetails in a central drawer.
The name "The Relative" comes from the use of my Great Grandfathers tools to make the table. Each tool was restored and carefully put to good use. Other than a sanding machine, no machines were used. At the annual end of year show, the table was nominated for Best in show out of over 40 different exhibits.
British Railways Mark 1 RB 1667. Completed in 2022 for the resumption of Severn Valley Railway dining trains. The livery and signwriting has all be applied by hand.
LMS 1951 composite. 24617. After a 12 month overhaul. The coach achieved a highly commended award from the Heritage Railway Association in February 2024.
GWR Non descript Saloon 9055. A unique vehicle that required substantial timber repairs to its doors and windows. The lining stretches out to over 500ft per side, all applied by hand using chalk lines.
GWR Churchward Toplight Corridor 3rd. 3930.
Another vehicle that required substantial work. 4 new window frames were produced in house for this project. Over 600ft of lining has been applied using traditional chalk line and lining brushes.