Chippendale News

Joshua Godbert, from Herefordshire, has shown himself to be a skilled craftsman able to execute both design and making with panache. A previous piece was a complex oak and yew cabinet, with spalted beech shelves and drawer, with an internal arch comprising several pieces of oak that had to be precisely coopered for a perfect …

Coffee and mahogany Read More »

Matt Hanley from Leominster in Herefordshire is a craftsman whose skills are much influenced by his background as an arboriculturist and his interest in Far Eastern design. He has recently made an eclectic array of wooden bowls made from off-cuts of lime, sycamore, and olive ash – all subtly different in shape and dimension, and …

Using fire to good effect Read More »

It’s always a pleasure to see students developing their design talents in different ways, making beautiful and unique pieces of furniture that reflect aspects of their own imagination. One aspect of John Grillo’s creativity has been to embrace the use of timber types that aren’t commonly used, to make a collection of fine furniture that …

Of pepperwood and bird’s eye maple Read More »

Vanessa Johnston from Seattle has proved to be a versatile and prolific woodworker whose skills are matched by the quality of her designs. She’s already proved that with a collection of wych elm and olive ash furniture, including a table, bedside tables and an intricate clock. She’s now turned her hand to designing and making …

A Sam Maloof chair in elm and ash Read More »

It’s almost the end of the academic year for the class of 2017/18, and you’re all invited to see the fantastic pieces of furniture that they’ve made. As always, the quality of design and making has been outstanding, a reflection of our teaching excellence and our students’ innate talents. The week of exhibition and celebration …

Make it a date…because you’re all invited! Read More »