Andreas Gurtner, from Vienna, already has a degree in international land and water management from Wageningen University in the Netherlands. Through his studies he discovered a passion for beauty and the simplicity of nature and realised that he missed an outlet for his own creativity. This ambition led him to enrol at the Chippendale school. …
An Edinburgh graduate has just had one of her pieces exhibited at the Scottish parliament. Helen Guy, originally from Hertfordshire, is now setting up Sherrardswood Bespoke Furniture in Edinburgh, offering a complete design, build and restoration service. Helen is a well-travelled woman whose career in IT and banking took her around the world. Travelling with …
Joanna Majewska, from the beautiful Polish capital of Warsaw, is a former graphic designer, who decided that she wanted a more practical and hands-on career. Joanna has always had an interest in design and interior design, but came to the Chippendale school without any prior woodworking skills. One of her signature pieces is a …
A talented Singaporean student has graduated with distinction, creating a stunning mirror that is both contemporary and a homage to the past. Yu Hua Liew is a political science graduate who then worked for the Singapore government in international relations. While she had no former woodworking experience, she realised she wanted to work with her …
A former gamekeeper turned furniture designer has created a gun cabinet that meets all safety requirements while turning it into a thing of considerable beauty. Zak Case, who studied gamekeeping and wildlife management at Elmwood College in Fife, and went on to work experience on an estate in Sutherland, is also a qualified blacksmith. His …
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Four furniture design students have won top honours at the Chippendale International School of Furniture. Anselm Fraser, principal of the school, said that “this year has been exceptional, with our students showing real craftsmanship and design vision. Our top prizes could therefore have also been made to several other students.” Student of the Year: Nigel …
