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Could workshops be the new alternative to university?

For decades, university has been sold as the ultimate golden ticket to career success. But is it the right path for everyone? With 40% of graduates expressing regret about their decision to attend university, it’s no surprise that many school leavers are now considering taking their lives in different directions. At Chippendale, we’ve watched countless …

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Circus Performer to Woodworker: Q&A with 2024 Chippendale School Graduate, Chlomo Hutcheson 

“The sense of community feels like walking into a warm hug” The path to furniture making isn’t always linear. In fact, recent Chippendale graduate, Chlomo Hutcheson, came to the school with a background in performance art. After enrolling on our 30-Week Professional Course in 2023 and graduating earlier this year, Chlomo remains at Chippendale, now …

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Celebrating Chippendale Craftmanship at the Young Furniture Makers Exhibition 

It is a pleasure to announce that 13 of our recent Professional Course graduates will be exhibiting their work at this year’s Young Furniture Makers exhibition. This exhibition showcases the very best furniture and furnishing design talent from emerging designers and woodworkers. With several awards up for grabs at this year’s exhibition, we’ve got our …

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