Designing for UNIQLO’s New Edinburgh Store: How Chippendale Approaches Commissions
Principal of Chippendale School, Tom Fraser reflects on designing for the new Uniqlo Edinburgh store and provides valuable tips on navigating commissions.
Woodworking courses Edinburgh: Finding the perfect course for you
Whether you’re a complete newbie eager for a weekend adventure or a seasoned hobbyist craving a brief hiatus from the daily grind, we’ve got the perfect woodworking course just for you.
How to price furniture – advice for woodworkers
You’ve lovingly perfected your woodworking skills, put in the hours in the workshop, and finessed your style – it’s finally time to start selling your furniture! For many new owners of furniture making businesses, how to price furniture will be first on your list of queries. It’s vital that you cost your work fairly to …
How our woodworking school came to be
An interview with Anselm Fraser, Chippendale School Founder
The Chippendale School was established in 1985. Taking us back in time before the woodworking school was born, can you tell us where your furniture making journey began?
AF: From a very young age, I was obsessed with working with my hands. I was not, and still am not, an academic person so school was not easy, particularly as I am heavily dyslexic. I recall many an afternoon hiding in the woodshop at school, whilst my classmates were on the sports fields.
A current student’s story: Fran Bullinger
We hear from current student Fran Bullinger about her experience of studying at the Chippendale School so far.
Upholstery 2020
We’re always looking to innovate at the Chippendale school.
From recently introducing our one-week introductory course and one-month intermediate course, to our fun and informative weekend woodturning courses.
