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name: Simon     James
about: Simon James is a craftsman, author and presenter of woodworking books and videos.As a co-founder of Artisan Media, Simon works on developing and creating new craft training courses in fine woodworking.Simon has a degree in mining engineering, which is where he started his career. He then qualified as a Design &amp; Technology teacher before apprenticing in carpentry. Later he set up his own woodworking business in the south of England. He went on to teach woodworking, amongst other things, in Rumania for 5 years before returning to North Wales where he now lives and works.