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How to change career in mid-life
Life’s unexpected twists and turns force us out of our comfort zones. Due to the…
Why successful furniture makers need woodworking AND business skills
For many of our students, setting up shop as a furniture maker is a long-held…
Why university is not the only path to a successful career
For many young people finishing school, it can seem like the only route to a…
Woodworking Trends to Watch in 2020
Wood is a rich resource which has been valued for centuries as a versatile and…
Where tradition meets technology
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as creating something by hand. If you’ve ever received a…
QEST Funding to Help Further your Training
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Are you an aspiring craftsperson looking to develop your skills and unsure how to…
How to start a woodworking business
We all put things off until later. An unanswered email. An unwashed dish. An unwalked…
Signs it’s time for a career change
Woodworking careers: Furniture making
For many, a furniture making career feels like a distant dream. Although they have a…
How I Made It…. Mike Whittall, Ochre & Wood
Over the past 34 years, hundreds of students have passed through the buzzing workshops of…