It’s a mirror that reflects a real talent for woodcarving. It’s the work of professional course student John Vaughan from the west of Ireland, who has long had a keen interest in woodworking. During his year with us, John has demonstrated a very high standard of design flair and craftsmanship. That artistry and skill combine …
Tom Smyth is a professional course student who finds inspiration in unusual places. His last project was a majestic and monumental steam-bent oak garden bench. It was inspired by work he carried out on the roof of a listed 400-year-old timber framed barn in Hampshire. Tom, originally from Bristol, has now completed a beautiful plant …
We’re delighted to announce that one of our evening receptions in Edinburgh is being kindly supported by Turcan Connell, a leader in legal and tax advisory services. “We’re extremely grateful for this support, and from such a prestigious firm as Turcan Connell,” said Anselm Fraser, principal. The graduate exhibition and sale of work will take …
When you want to teach furniture design, you take on the very best furniture designer. That’s why we’re so delighted to announce that the internationally-renowned Ben Dawson is joining the Chippendale team as Design Tutor. He will also have a secondary role supporting recent graduates who have set up in business in incubation space on …
We’re delighted that Martin Whitfield MP is to be guest of honour at our professional course graduation next month. Martin was elected to the East Lothian constituency at the last election. We know he’ll be impressed by the great pieces of furniture that our students are busy completing. Just to remind you, the school’s annual …
It’s the end of our annual gilding fortnight and our professional course students have made some wonderful stuff. Rachel Faulkner from Newcastle has once again shown herself to have very real artistic talent. She’s well into carving a pair of intertwined hands for her course mirror – a piece that all our students have to …
