Despite a turbulent year, the Chippendale International School of Furniture’s class of 2020 put on a stellar display of their work at our Graduate Exhibition & Sale in October. Our yearly show is the opportunity for graduating students of our furniture school in Scotland to show the fruits of their labour following nine intensive months on the …
Woodworking is an ancient craft, and at the Chippendale School we are proud to champion its immense value and promote the importance of preserving traditional techniques. It’s vital that we look after the heritage of this wonderful craft in order to see it thrive over the next century. If we don’t teach the next generation …
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At the Chippendale School, we welcome students from hugely diverse backgrounds to study the art of furniture making with us. Often, students have discovered a passion for woodworking that emerged later in life and are now acting on their enthusiasm to craft a fulfilling creative career. These career changers have often realised their former role …
Although technology has made our lives easier in many ways, there are still some things it can’t replace – a treasured family heirloom, a handcrafted piece of furniture and a one-of-a-kind artwork will always spark a joy that mass-produced pieces cannot match. The Covid-19 lockdown period also introduced a new wave of people to the …
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At the Chippendale School, we pride ourselves on our family values. The school building and workshop was even built on the site of the family home by founder and former principal Anselm Fraser, who has now passed down the role of principal to son Tom Fraser. Since we opened our doors in 1985, we have welcomed more than 500 …
Sustainability should be an essential part of any business plan. With the ongoing climate emergency, woodworkers and furniture makers should be joining in the collective effort to go greener – but sustainability is also about creating a business that will last while benefitting its community, staff and customers. Jamie Wemyss is a former Chippendale School …
