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As a youth, it was fascinating to watch my father working in his
shop. A gunsmith by trade, he meticulously shaped both wood
and metal to create custom firearms. It was there that I learned
to love working with my hands, and also developed an appreciation for
fine craftsmanship.
My
formal study of woodworking and furniture design began at Brigham Young
University and was continued at North Texas State University. I
completed my schooling by earning a Masters degree in Industrial
Technology with a minor in Interior Design from the University of North
Texas.
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While
in college, I worked in several conventional cabinet shops as well as
apprenticing as a violin maker. Later, I broadened my woodworking
skills designing and building horse drawn sleighs and carriages for
Carriage Works in Klamath Falls, Oregon. I became a professional
woodworker in 1988 and soon after, I started my own business creating
custom furniture.
Now, I continue to study
new furniture design trends and woodworking techniques, as well as to
research period furniture and traditional construciton methods.
Because of my strong background in this field, I have been asked to
serve several times as adjunct faculty for the University of North
Texas teaching the History of Furniture (an upper level class required
for Interior Design majors).
In June 2007,
Mayfield Woodworking & Design opened a new studio & shop in
Denton County, between Argyle and Denton on Fort Worth Drive. The
larger space and more effiecient work layout is a great improvement and
has allowed me to expand my operations.
My
goal is to help people enhance their environments by providing
furniture of the highest quality: structuraly sound, comfortable, and
attractive. Each client, whether seeking a corporate conference table,
an inspiring alter, or a rustic poster bed, becomes a partner in
developing the design, selecting the wood, and choosing the best finish
for their project. The result is a piece of furniture unique to that
client's personal tastes and needs; a creation of beauty and integrity
they will be proud to own. Come experience how Mayfield Woodworking can
enhance your environment.
| Best regards,
Charles C. Mayfield
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