Behind the doors of Scotland’s incubation hub for top furniture making talent

Does staying on after graduating and working alongside professionals to help you get your feet off the ground sound like a dream come true? It does for many of those who are about to venture into the world of work and this option is especially attractive when you are establishing yourself as a qualified furniture maker. 
 
At the Chippendale School we have a special incubation hub, Myreside Studios, for anyone who has graduated from the Professional Course, so that newly qualified makers can start out with minimal overheads whilst enjoying the support of our world-class tutors.

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Celebrating women in woodworking

Following International Women’s Day 2021 which took place earlier this month, we are celebrating the women of the woodworking world and encouraging any women thinking of getting into furniture making to take the plunge! 

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How bespoke woodwork could add value to your home

If you are thinking of moving home anytime in the future, naturally you will want to ensure that you are adding as much value as possible to your house price before you move out. 

There are countless options for home improvements that will add value to your home, and many of them involve adding an element of bespoke woodwork across your interiors. From handcrafted kitchens to accentuating period features, high-quality woodwork and cabinetry can be integral to boosting your home’s value. 

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How I Made it… Frazer A Reid, FAR Cabinet Makers

The Chippendale School has welcomed hundreds of students from around the world through its workshop doors. We are proud to have supported the careers of so many woodworkers from the start of their journeys, right up to setting up their own businesses.

Frazer A Reid set up FAR Cabinet Makers and Far Wooden Surfboards after studying at Chippendale School. He now combines his two big passions in life – woodworking and surfing – and gets to do what he loves every day.

Read on to find out more about this Fife-based maker’s journey into furniture making and life after Chippendale…

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How WFH is shaping our home design and furniture choices

2020 has the been the year that bulldozed us with a series of challenges which have affected how we live, work and play. 2021 promises a vaccinated world, yet society looks set to remain influenced by the impact of this global pandemic. But what will that world look like? In this blog, Tom Fraser, Chippendale School Principal considers how the rise of working from home (WFH) is shaping the design of our homes. 

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