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What’s in a name? Well, for us, everything. When Anselm Fraser founded the Chippendale International School of Furniture 40 years ago, naming it didn’t take long. He wanted something that reflected what our furniture making school stands for: strong design, skilled craftsmanship, and a willingness to push creative boundaries. There was only one name that …

Who Is Thomas Chippendale? The Name Behind Our Furniture Making School Read More »

The Chippendale International School of Furniture is proud to celebrate a landmark year with its 40th Graduate Exhibition & Fine Furniture Sale, taking place from Thursday, 12 June to Saturday, 14 June 2025. This milestone event marks four decades of excellence in furniture design and making at the school’s home in East Lothian. Founded in …

Chippendale School Marks 40 Years with Milestone Graduate Exhibition & Fine Furniture Sale Read More »

We’re excited to bring back our popular Scottish upholstery course this summer, taking place in the beautiful East Lothian countryside. Even better, we’re welcoming a new face to lead it: experienced upholsterer and educator Rose Whittington. Introducing Rose Originally from South Africa, Rose fell in love with upholstery after taking a short course 35 years …

Fresh Fabric, Fresh Faces: Meet the new tutor behind our upholstery course in Scotland Read More »

Forty years ago, Anselm Fraser had a vision – not just to teach woodworking, but to create a place where furniture makers and woodworkers could leave with the confidence to run their own fine furniture businesses. Now, as we celebrate the Chippendale 40th anniversary, it’s incredible to reflect on how what started with just one …

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For decades, university has been sold as the ultimate golden ticket to career success. But is it the right path for everyone? With 40% of graduates expressing regret about their decision to attend university, it’s no surprise that many school leavers are now considering taking their lives in different directions. At Chippendale, we’ve watched countless …

Could workshops be the new alternative to university? Read More »