Fiona Gilfillan from East Lothian became the second student on our newly-introduced month-long intermediate course. She enjoyed it so much that she enrolled on our 2018/19 professional course, and is shortly to graduate with flying colours. She’s just finished a quirky sycamore table, with a clever “lazy Susan” mechanism that allows the table top to …
It’s an enigmatic mirror that packs a powerful message. The mirror, in white oak, carries the words, “The lyf so short” across its top, and, “The craft so long to lerne” across the bottom. Steve Tripp from Minnesota saw the quote above a mantlepiece in his native USA, a piece credited to Gustav Stickley (1858 …
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 …
