2024 Woodworking and Furniture Design Trends
Chippendale School principal Tom Fraser predicts the biggest woodworking and furniture design trends for 2024.
A new look for the Chippendale School
You might have noticed we have a new look! Over the last few months, we have been working away behind the scenes to refresh our branding and website and are excited to finally unveil them. We feel our new look perfectly reflects the qualities of the School – forward thinking, warm, unique and innovative, but …
Catching up with 2023 graduate, Lauren Lederman
Our 2023 Graduates were a talented bunch. Among them was Lauren Lederman – with no prior woodworking experience, she moved to Scotland to enrol in our Professional Course. Lauren quickly took to woodworking, creating high quality pieces and even securing the Public’s Choice Award at this year’s Graduate Exhibition. We caught up with Lauren, currently …
Woodworking techniques taught at the Chippendale School
Here at the Chippendale School, we offer our students the opportunity to explore a wide range of woodworking techniques from the traditional to the modern. Each course is meticulously designed to provide students with a solid foundation in woodworking skills with our longer, more intensive courses exploring more intricate techniques. Read on to learn more …
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How to Design a Piece of Furniture
Whether you’re a seasoned furniture maker or just starting, this guide will walk you through some of the essential steps to bringing your furniture ideas to life. From gathering inspiration to crafting the final piece, in this blog Chippendale School Principal Tom Fraser explores the elements of furniture design.
Q&A with Student of the Year, Nicholas Davis
Seeking a career change, Nicholas Davis decided to pursue his passion for furniture making and enrolled at the Chippendale International School of Furniture. Nine months on, Nicholas was deservedly presented with the Student of the Year Award 2023, in recognition of his exceptional woodworking skills and craftsmanship. We sat down with Nicholas to gain his insights into the …
