GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen Accreditations – QMBA – AAADA – AICCM Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast

GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen – Accreditations – Approved Service Provider & Insurance Repair Specialist – Affiliations & Memberships – IFDA, QMBA, AAADA, AICCM, BSA, FDA, M&GNSW, WoA, A&AQ, A&ANSW, QADA, ADFAS, SYBA, SYGGBR, ISS, GSR, HCVAQ, RNA, CHHFDAI

Registered Business:

GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen gnolsson.com Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast

AFFILIATIONS, QUALIFICATIONS & LICENCES

DESIGN, FURNITURE MAKING, CABINET MAKING & JOINERY

Department of Education, Queensland, Technical Education Branch Queensland 1981 Trade Qualification – Cabinetmaker  Queensland Government Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship Queensland Technical and Further Education College, Ithaca (training) Honours Certificate Cabinetmaking Trade Course and  Wood Carving and Advanced Wood Carving Certificates1980-85. Traditional, classic training using the same teaching resources that Elvin and LJ Harvey created for wood carving classes they taught.

Harvey Bros, South Brisbane (employer) 1976 – 1983 Employed by Furniture Designer, Mastercraftsman, and Renowned Woodcarver, Elvin Harvey (Designer and Furniture Maker – Furnishing of the Premier Bjelke-Petersen Government Executive Suites, and Queensland’s Official Wedding Gift to the Prince and Princess of Wales. Elvin, son of LJ Harvey, endorsed and confirmed by Queensland’s Gallery of Modern Art, GOMA’s Curator Glenn Cooke )  Certificate of Service “All phases of high class cabinetmaking which included a lot of hand work, chair making and restoration antiques, etc.” Elvin Harvey 1981 (Employed 1976 – 1983) IFDA – International Furnishings and Design Association – 2019 to Current. Established in 1947, IFDA have a mission to inspire collaboration within the furnishings and design industry and to support its people, their products and services. GN Olsson Mastercraftsman is IFDA’s first Australian Professional Member.     ACFA – Australian Cabinet Furniture Association – 2022 – Current. Award Night – 11th February 2022,  Best Freestanding Furniture Finalist   QMBA – Master Builders Association of Queensland 2010 – 2022 upgraded to ACFA. 2010 Membership No. 64792 “Nationally accredited mastercraftsmen, artisans.  Intricate and heritage joinery for classic and contemporary buildings.  Built-in/ fine furniture, Frames, Clocks, Leatherwork, French polishing & faux finishes, Ornate glass.  Antique interiors  – repair, restoration, conservation.  Custom and reproduction library, boardroom, executive suite, foyer, reception, floor inlays, wall panelling, stairs, fireplace, cellar, collection displays”  MBAQ Trade Alliance Certificate  Business Management Course Certificate     QBSA – QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY   2010 until defunct in 2013, see QBCC. 2010 – 2013 Licence holder as both a Cabinet Making Trade Contractor and a Joinery Trade Contractor.  Queensland Building Services Authority Act Licences

QBCC – QUEENSLAND BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION 2013 to Current. Licence holder as both a Cabinet Making Trade Contractor and a Joinery Trade Contractor  Cabinet Making Trade Contractor Licence Install, refurbish, restore or repair kitchen, bathroom, laundry and other fitted cabinets and fitments on-site. Incidental work of another class.  Joinery Trade Contractor Licence Install subfloor framing, including bearers and joists. Construct and erect wall framing including install internal linings, assemble partition frames and install curtain walling. Manufacture, assemble and fit components for door and window frames, doors and sashes, and for stairs. Manufacture, assemble and install joinery unit components. Prepare surfaces and apply paint and other finishes for joinery. Cut and install glass for joinery. Use aluminium, including fabricate, assemble, construct framework and manufacture aluminium grills and louvres. Incidental work of another class.     Historic Houses Association of Australia, HHAA.  2022 – Current Registered Trade Member 64741876 for conservation, restoration and/or reproduction projects, requiring specialist, rare skills and feature embellishments, in collaboration with owners, and/or builders and joiners.     GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen, as seen on Australian Heritage Services Directory for Heritage Structures, Fine Arts, Decorative Arts, Fireplaces, Heritage Architecture, Joinery, Leadlighting and Stained Glass, Materials Conservation, Metalwork, Restoration, Stonemasonry/ Monumental Masons.   designed; made inc and Furniture Designers Association 2010 – 2014 Member & Registered Designer in the FDA (Furniture Designers Association) Directory of Designers, and the evolved association, designed; made inc, since 2014. Featuring: gallery + contemporary + classic styles in timber + veneer + leather.

ANTIQUE CONSERVATION, ANTIQUE RESTORATION AND REPRODUCTION

Queensland Art Gallery – Gallery of Modern Art

Since 1980  Art Researcher and Curator, Queensland Heritage, Glenn R Cooke established a connection with Gary Olsson as part of the LJ Harvey and His School exhibit.   https://blog.qagoma.qld.gov.au/lj-harvey-and-his-school-brisbane-queensland/  In 2009 to coincide with the LJ Harvey and His Times Exhibit, Glenn proactively entered a ten-year portfolio of published Antiques and Art in Queensland articles by Gary Olsson into the Gallery of Modern Art library as he felt it was important to keep the Harvey heritage continuity by Gary Olsson, and Gary’s own work portfolio in the public record.

Australian Antique and Art Dealers’ Association, AAADA 2002 to Current

Affiliation with Approved Service Provider status since 2002.

AAADA Approved Service Provider – Furniture Conservation and Restoration “Antique conservation, restoration and reproductions (replicas). Custom classic and corporate executive furniture, intricate and heritage joinery. 22ct gold embossed leather inserts for desks,” and

AAADA Approved Service Providers – Gold Embossing on Leather “22ct gold embossed English leather for desks, mouse pads, desk blotters, boardroom and table placemats and coasters. Bookshelf edging, reception counters, and wall panelling. Custom embossing. Leather-covered tacks and embossed upholstery leather.”

Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Materials 2007 to Current
Gary Olsson, a private member since 2007, registered as a private practice conservator.

From 2007 to 2018, registered as a Private Practice Member specialist in Timber, Tools, Fabrics, Leather and Accessories, Framing, Metals, Ceramics, Stone and Glass, and Conservation Supplier.
Traditional Antique  Conservation,  Restoration,  Furniture & Frames,  Reproductions,  Leather & Gilding, Intricate & Heritage Joinery,  interiors,  timber veneers and leather for transport,  cars,  glass,  curved glass,  leadlights,  mirrors,  clocks,  barometers,  cane, wicker,  baise / felt,  polishing,  carving,  turning,  upholstery,  blacksmith,  gold and silver smith

Museums & Galleries of NSW 2011 to Current
Foundation & Registered Consultant
“Expertise: Frames, Furniture, Training, Business administration, Project management, Strategic/ Master planning, Historical research, Technical research, Writing critical, Writing editorial, Writing interpretive”

Private Practice Technician “Timber, Tools, Fabrics, Leather and Accessories, Framing, Metals, Ceramics, Stone and Glass. Traditional Antique Conservation, Restoration, Furniture and Artifacts, Frames, Reproductions, Leather and Gilding, Intricate & Heritage Description: Joinery, Interiors, timber, veneers and leather for transport, car, glass, curved glass, leadlights, mirrors, clocks, barometers, cane, wicker, baise, felt, polishing, carving, turning, upholstery, blacksmith, gold and silver smith, bookbinder.”

Museums & Galleries of QLD
Foundation & Registered Conservator since 2011.   GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen located in Queensland’s South East, established in 1983, are renown, accredited antique restorers and conservators.  Custom displays, reproductions of antiques and missing parts of antiques may also be commissioned.  Gary is also a leather artisan.  Australiana is a personal interest.  Registered on the Consultant and Supplier Register for services including Conservation, Heritage curation & interpretation, Install technician, Display systems, Reproductions & modelmaking,  Travel crates & packing materials.

Private Practice Technician “Timber, Tools, Fabrics, Leather and Accessories, Framing, Metals, Ceramics, Stone and Glass. Traditional Antique Conservation, Restoration, Furniture and Artifacts, Frames, Reproductions, Leather and Gilding, Intricate & Heritage Description: Description: pdf Joinery, Interiors, timber, veneers and leather for transport, car, glass, curved glass, leadlights, mirrors, clocks, barometers, cane, wicker, baise, felt, polishing, carving, turning, upholstery, blacksmith, gold and silver smith, bookbinder.”

Queensland Antique Dealers Association

Sponsors (2003-2009) and  Invited Guest Exhibitors 2007-2009 at the QADA Annual Antique Fair, and affiliated long-term Antique Restoration and Conservation service providers for QADA – Queensland Antique and Art Dealers Association members and their clientele.

GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen has enjoyed a long and continuous affiliation, as an antique restorer and colleague, with most of the membership of the QADA, dating back to the earliest commissions in 1983. We’ve provided more than forty years of continuous service. Encouragement and patronage from QADA members and their clientele have been integral in the evolution of GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen into the highly credentialed and trusted firm it is today.

GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen’s QADA Annual Antique & Collectibles Fair Exhibit

LUXURY YACHT INDUSTRY

GN Olsson Classic Superyacht Interiors have been members of international, national and regional Superyacht Industry Associations since 2005, and have serviced the luxury yacht industry since 1985.

International Superyacht Society, ISS 2010 – Current

Categories – Accessories, Interior Designer, Interior Supplies, Yacht Supplies

“Accredited, Superyacht Industry Service Provider since 1992. Custom Designers & Specialist Rare & Traditional Trade Skills. Antique Restoration and Conservation Specialists. Custom leather gilding & ornate embossing for wall and ceiling panelling. Intricate and classic joinery and cabinetry. Secret and specialised compartments. Traditionally crafted contemporary & classic fine furniture. Antique sourcing and acquisitions. Also – Boxes, Bookbinding, Frames, Mirrors, Clocks, Barometers, Oddments and Artifacts.”

Super Yacht Base of Australia, SYBA and Super Yacht Great Barrier Reef, SYGBR  Member 2005 -2011

Super Yacht Sydney, SYS Foundation Member 2007 – 2011
GN Olsson Classic Superyacht Interiors – Superyacht refit services, maintenance and project management.
Proud to be part of an award winning superyacht industry network.

HISTORIC EARLY QUEENSLAND & EARLY AUSTRALIAN HISTORY

Vintage Vehicles

Since 2007 Historic Commercial Vehicles Association Queensland Inc

Member, Vintage Vehicle Owner and Exhibitor and Service Provider Exhibitor

Providing timber, veneer, leather and ornate metal work restoration and reproduction services for vintage and classic cars and trucks.

Archery

ABA & Lakeside Bowmen  Since 2001 Member and Traditional Longbow Archer

Blacksmithing

1986-8 Department of Education, Queensland, Technical Education Branch  
Blacksmithing Course Certificates, Yeronga TAFE

1995-8 Rural Activities Group and Petrie Museum, Petrie Historical Village 

Past Committee Member & Blacksmith Shop Exhibitor. Specialising in Furniture and Australiana – in particular blacksmithing, farming, rural buildings and machinery, horse-drawn vehicles and collectables.

From 1986 to present GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen. The casual operator of a traditional blacksmith forge.

Horseman, Horse Drawn Vehicle Maker, Restorer, Exhibitor and Judge

1983 to present

GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen Restorer, Coachbuilder and Horse Drawn Vehicle Maker
Designer Builder of reproduction early style Australian rural outbuildings and workshops
eg stables, horse and cattle yards, troughs, gates, rural sheds, blacksmith shop, harness shop, produce shed.

1983 – 2012

Heavy Horse Owner, Breeder, Trainer and Exhibitor. Overland Horse Team Trips
Pine Rivers Heritage Museum & Historical Village
Public Horse Team Wagon Rides 1998
Warana Festivals, St Patricks Day March, RSPCA, Local Shows & Festivals, Weddings
Clydesdale Horse Team with up to 6 horse team in hand.

2008-2014

Yangan Heavy Horse Day Volunteer Horseman at the Mick Bradford Charity Days.
Co-driving 10 horse ploughing team, Horse gear driven live action displays.

1984 – 2000

Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Field Days Association Inc. Exhibitor
Tradesman 4 horse Team Turnout specialist, Long term Committee Member
4 Horse Team Public Rides, Show Ring Set up and Obstacle Courses.

1988-1992

Caboolture Horse Drawn Vehicle and Pleasure Driving Society Member.

1998-9

Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Field Days Association Inc. Ringmaster

1998

Pine Rivers Show Society Horse Drawn Events Judge

1994 – 1998

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum & Historical Village, Rural Activities Group

Blacksmithing Demonstrations and Horse Team Public Wagon Rides.

1988

Expo 88 Bicentennial Year Driver of the Powers Brewing Horse Team

1986

RNA, Royal Brisbane Show Winner of Tradesman Turnout 4 Horse Team

1976-1981

Light Horse Owner. Stock work and pack saddle trips.

1982

Northern Territory, Stockman.

*Dates are close approximates in this section.

Portable, Stationary & Traction Steam Engines – Early Agricultural & Industrial Machinery

Since 2024

Steaming Under The Southern Cross

Volunteer Grand Parade Organiser and Event Helper for 2025 Steam Engine event, Jondaryan Woolshed.

Since 2018

Queensland Steam and Vintage Machinery Society Inc’s
Working and Static Display Manager for Brisbane RNA Show Steam Engine Exhibit.
Queensland Government High-Risk Work Licences
Standard Boilers & Reciprocating Steam Engines
Internationally published steam engine restorer.

Since 2017

The National Historical Machinery Association Member

Since 2016

Exhibitor and Grand Parade Master for QSVMSI Petrie Steam Rally
Steersman and Driver of QSVMSI Traction Engines for
local and regional shows, rallies and road runs.

Since 2015

Owner operator and private exhibitor of the portable steam engine.
Member and Club Exhibitor QSVMSI
Working steam engine & associated machinery exhibitor.
Action steam displays for regional expos and shows.
Restorer of portable and traction steam engines, plus reproduction parts.

Since 2003

GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen Restorer of Stationary Engines.
Private stationary engine exhibits,
Stationary engine restorer – incl. mounts, sheds and associated displays.