Red Leaf Woodcraft + Design

About Red Leaf

Red Leaf Woodcraft + Design is a woodworking studio formed by Jonathan Hilton, a furniture maker, designer, and craftsman. I work with responsibly sourced hardwoods to create objects with simple, modern lines that exist in harmony with the organic character of the materials. I allow the inherent beauty of the materials to shine. This truthfulness to the materials ensures that they are truly one-of-a-kind.
I focus on clean, minimal design to produce beautiful handmade pieces for your environment. The unique use of solid materials with the patina of time produces an elegance and natural richness that draws you into these pieces. Each piece is simultaneously raw and refined, they are meant to be touched, used, worn, and talked about.

“Responsibly sourced” refers to harvesting trees that have either fallen or need to come down based on their age or health. I work with closely with local foresters and sawyers to obtain these trees, have them custom-sawn, then ensure these trees find a new life in beautiful furniture and home goods. After I use the lumber I return to plant new trees in their place to ensure to longevity of the forest they came from.

Commissioning//
Get started by reading the notes below about design, pricing, and my shop schedule.
When we first contact one another about a new commission please include as much information about your unique project as possible. Links to inspiring images are a great place to start the conversation, facilitate the design process, and help inform the budget requirements. Thank you for considering Red Leaf Woodcraft + Design’s talents to partner with you to create a piece that meets your needs functionally and aesthetically.

Shop Schedule//
I am currently accepting projects.

Pricing//
Custom work (unique & original pieces) are priced based on the time and materials required to complete. Our shop rate is $50/hr. plus the required materials and hardware. I will provide a thoroughly thought out proposal of the time required to create a unique heirloom piece for you.
Design//
• Exchange of ideas
• Basic concept illustrations
• Approval of one design direction
• Final sketches of concept
• Establishment of budget
• Proposal/Contract and deposit
• Detailed drawings and mock-up (depending on needs)
• Project build
• Final payment
• Delivery
As the client when requesting a new, untested design please understand that process is and organic and artistic one. It may be possible that during the design/build that slight changes may need to be made to ensure that I am creating the most artistically beautiful and structurally sound piece possible. This is the nature of working natural materials to create one-of-a-kind heirloom pieces.