Chippendale News

The Richard Demarco Prize 2019 has been awarded to a Northern Irish student who has used the Brexit debate to create a humorous, yet pointed, piece of furniture. The annual prize is awarded by the celebrated Professor Richard Demarco CBE, one of the UK’s leading arts commentators and a leading advocate for contemporary art. Stephen […]

The result of the European election showed that Britain is as divided as ever on the vexed question of Brexit. Strong opinions are held on all sides of the debate.  Should the UK renegotiate Brexit, hold a second referendum, or leave the EU without a deal? Stephen Barr, originally from Northern Ireland, might not have

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