Mike Whittall, Scotland (2015-2016)
Mike Whittall, who graduated in 2016, owns and runs Ochre & Wood in Aberdeenshire.
He was fortunate to ‘hit the ground running’ with a good commission from an ex-colleague, and advises new woodworkers not to underestimate their existing network of friends, relations or former colleagues.
That summer, he chose to stay on in the school’s incubation space to have access to workshop facilities and support. This enabled him to deliver the piece quickly, while being a valuable part of transitioning into the world of work.
