Hastings-based wood and metal worker Robin Johnson was born in January 1985. Learning how to use tools from his father at an early age sparked his interest in woodwork and metalwork, which has continued to evolve to the present day.

Before setting up his own successful business in Hastings, Robin worked as a Design and Technology teacher at Seaford College and was Head of Design at Hurstpierpoint College. He worked at the boarding school for a year before landing the Head of Design role — a position he held for almost five years from 2010 to 2015.

Robin’s big break came in 2017 when he made his presenting debut on Channel 4’s interior design craft series, Craft It Yourself. From there, he landed roles on various Quest TV shows, including Kings of the Wood, Salvage Hunters: The Restorers, and The Woodland Workshop. He set up Johnson Bespoke Joinery and Metal Fabrication Ltd in Haywood Way, Hastings, and has spent time travelling the country for The Travelling Auctioneers, helping families create space, raise cash, and find new homes for pre-loved objects.

Robin is extremely private but has shared photos of his wife and two children — a son and a daughter — on social media. When he’s not busy on shoots, Robin leads an active lifestyle and even completed the Eastbourne Triathlon in 2023. Among his other hobbies, the restorer enjoys surfing and cycling.