Sustainability has been high on the agenda over the last few years, with many people looking to reduce their waste and help save the planet. According to a report by E-On Energy, nine in ten people in the UK said that being more environmentally friendly was on their list of priorities for this year. Repurposing and […]
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Our 2021 Graduate Exhibition & Sale is here! So, we wanted to tell you about more of our graduates and their stunning work. Next up is Group 2, who were tutored over the last year by Andrew Cockerill.
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We are excited to announce Chippendale Schools 36th annual Graduate Exhibition and Sale in September 2021! The school are thrilled to be hosting an array of fine furniture crafted by our students of the Professional Course over the last nine months, from Wednesday 8th September to Saturday 11th September. Find out all of the details
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A huge focus on interiors and our home environment over the past year means that 2021 is set to be an exciting year for woodworking. We have all spent more time at home than ever and customers are becoming increasingly inspired by furniture that is multifunctional, sustainable and unique. In this blog, we explore the
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It is easy to imagine that the woodworking industry (like many others today) could be ruled by machines in the not-so-distant future, but in fact, some handcrafting techniques simply cannot be replicated by tech. Then there is, of course, the joy that comes with knowing your handcrafted piece is a genuine one-off. On the tech
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With the rise of campaigns like Oxfam’s Second Hand September and the popularity of Marie Kondo’s decluttering methods, more and more of us are buying less than ever before. A 2019 study found that people who consumed less, which involves repairing instead of replacing and avoiding impulse purchases, are happier than those who engage in
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