For the last couple of years, the school has attracted several students from India, and this year we welcome Rohit Heda, from the city of Belgaum in the Indian state of Karnataka. Rohit has a degree in commerce and was working in the family’s textile business before he enrolled at the Chippendale school. He saw […]
Currying favour from India Read More »
The world can sometimes seem a very small place, particularly when it comes to people like Candace Roberts, one of our new students. Candace is from Trinidad and Tobago and good friends with another ex-Chippendale student from Trinidad and Tobago who graduated two years ago. Candace grew up in the Caribbean and studied interior decorating
To Scotland from the Caribbean sun Read More »
It’s the start of the new academic year and the school has a full complement of students from across the world – from the USA to India and, for the first time, a student from the Falkland Islands. As with any course, the best place to start is at the beginning and, as always, the
The French connection Read More »
Each year, the Chippendale school looks closely at the curriculum to see where we can improve the teaching and learning experience. We’re always aware that, almost uniquely, our immersive course is only nine months long – and we have to equip our students with every professional woodworking skill in that period. Every year is therefore
Bedside cabinets and chamber pots Read More »
The Chippendale International School of Furniture is delighted to announce the creation of the Fine Furniture Guild. The Guild is a not-for-profit business, and Professor Richard Demarco OBE has agreed to be its first honorary chairman. The purpose of the Guild is to offer further support for graduating students who have successfully completed the
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“What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 1:9) It’s an apt quote for every furniture designer to remember because, while you may think that your innovative idea for a next-generation chair is revolutionary – chances are it’s been thought
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