For new woodworkers and furniture makers just starting out, there are so many questions to answer and potential pitfalls to navigate – one of the most obvious (and most important!) is where to source your wood, and how to go about it. The simple questions are often the vital ones, and there’s nothing more important …
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Every year at the Chippendale School, we welcome dozens of people who have decided to swap their previous careers for the fulfilling journey of furniture making. One of these career-changers was John Heuchan (Laurel & Wood) who joined us on our 2020/21 Professional Course. Before the pandemic hit, John worked in the construction sector, however, …
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We have long known that woodworking and fine furniture making offer a brilliant career choice – and over the last few years, it seems that others are picking up on this too! Since 2019, the Chippendale School’s team has seen a surge in demand for woodworking courses, and, despite the challenges associated with the rising …
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When art and woodworking collide, you get Marion Morris – a recent graduate of The Chippendale School’s Professional Course and the founder of Marion Makes. During the 30-week course, Marion impressed us with her unique approach to woodworking, often combining her artistic abilities with the structural integrity of the furniture to create fun, standout pieces …
Before enrolling on our Professional Furniture Making Course, Alirio Pinilla enjoyed a 14-year career in manufacturing. Deciding to take a break from the corporate world to pursue life as a furniture maker, he signed up to attend the Chippendale School of Furniture. 9-months on, Alirio received the coveted Student of the Year Award for his …
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Last but by no means least we have Group 6 of our 2022 graduates, featuring quite the talented bunch of fine furniture makers. You can see their unique designs and impressive craftsmanship at the Graduate Exhibition next week. Taught by Graham Davies, Group 6 is made up of the incredible Molly Johnson, Luca Dal Molin, …
