National Tree Week is this week (23 November – 1 December) and what a perfect time to learn more about the connection between maker and their materials. In this Q&A, Principal Tom Fraser, shares his thoughts on underutilised woods, the importance of how we source materials and how we can best utilise reclaimed materials. What …
National Tree Week 2024: Talking Timber with Chippendale Principal Tom Fraser Read More »
Here at the Chippendale School, we offer our students the opportunity to explore a wide range of woodworking techniques from the traditional to the modern. Each course is meticulously designed to provide students with a solid foundation in woodworking skills with our longer, more intensive courses exploring more intricate techniques. Read on to learn more …
Woodworking techniques taught at the Chippendale School Read More »
A new year doesn’t always bring with it new trends, but January does provide an ideal time to look at and consider the shifts and swings of what’s ‘current’ in the woodworking world. Trends are by no means prescriptive at the Chippendale School, where every student is encouraged to find their own signature style – …
For new woodworkers and furniture makers just starting out, there are so many questions to answer and potential pitfalls to navigate – one of the most obvious (and most important!) is where to source your wood, and how to go about it. The simple questions are often the vital ones, and there’s nothing more important …
How to buy wood for your next fine furniture project Read More »
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 …
For many, a furniture making career feels like a distant dream. Although they have a passion for woodwork and design, many would-be woodworkers don’t realise that furniture making is a viable career option.
