CHIPPENDALE SCHOOL SHOWCASE
Graduate Exhibition 2025

This year marks a big milestone as we celebrate the 40th Chippendale Graduate Exhibition! This annual event is a celebration of our Professional Course students’ hard work and creativity over the past 9 months. The exhibition will feature stunning furniture and objects, all designed and handcrafted by 30 students from around the world.
We’re excited to welcome back North Berwick’s Steampunk Coffee and to have The Big Blu Artisan Pizza from Dunbar joining us for the first time — keeping you fuelled with delicious coffee, cakes, and pizza while you explore the collection.
Entry is free, but all visitors must book a time-slotted ticket in advance via Eventbrite.
If you can’t make it to the show this year, you can explore the students’ fine furniture designs below or on our Instagram.
Students of the 2025 Graduate Exhibition
If you can’t make it to the 2025 Exhibition, you can view the designs that will be on display from our 30 Week Course students below.

Group 1 – Andrew’s Group
A showcase of outstanding fine furniture designs from:
- Aidan Devers @blackburlfurniture
- Andy Sams @_studio_sams
- Nahe Beatty @hale.o.nahe
- Ryan Jones
- Scott Kübel-Wilsdorf

Group 2 – Len’s Group
A showcase of outstanding fine furniture designs from:
- Andy Boswell @spiritfurniture.scot
- Chase Stringer
- Jeremy Hollister @korrom_projects
- Marie Meiser @_mariiie.m_
- Matt Kealey @matthewkealeyfurniture

Group 3 – Graham’s Group
A showcase of outstanding fine furniture designs from:
- Ari Welter @ariadnewelter_
- Dan Higgins
- Henry French @henryfrenchfurniture
- Mari Minsaas @marifaren
- Paul Custance @arthurmargoatelier

Group 4 – James’ Group
A showcase of outstanding fine furniture designs from:
- Aaron Meister @dino.furniture.dino
- Dave Cathro @furniture_by_cathro
- Euan Craig @wolfandwoodsmanstudio
- Marine Fourdrinier @marinefourdrinier62
- Ulli Kristjonsson

Group 4 – Ben’s Group
A showcase of outstanding fine furniture designs from:
- Dom Grasso @domgrassofurnituredesign
- Elle Baines @verb_furniture
- George Martinez-Martin
- James Gascoigne
- Lughan Carr

Group 6 – Matty’s Group
A showcase of outstanding fine furniture designs from:
- Ellie Hylland @lagedesign
- Gary Dunham @hillhomefurniture
- Gavin Forsyth @forsyth_furniture
- Rhys Valere @woodwork_by_valere
- Richard Atack @pegasusworkshop

Testimonials
We have a lot of creative freedom here and we have round-the-clock support from our woodworking tutors. It’s great to be following a path that makes me feel fulfilled – every day I go home happy.
At the Chippendale School I’ve particularly enjoyed the design elements of the course. Although I had worked with wood before, I didn’t know how to design a project from scratch. We have worked with a drawing tutor who has shown us how to design things. After I graduate, I want to start my own furniture business back in the States.
ARRANGE A VISIT
If you are looking to embark on a career change or you have an interest in the art of woodworking and furniture design, get in touch and arrange a visit.
Find Out More About Our Courses
30 WEEK COURSE
Our professional course is ideal for those looking to pursue a career in fine furniture design and making. With 30 students, starting each year in October, taught by an in-house team of tutors and a range of visiting experts.
10 WEEK COURSE
This intermediate course is the right choice for those looking to advance their existing skillset. With a syllabus that consists of a series of set projects, each packed with learning outcomes, the course is intensive and intimate with only 8 students to 3 tutors.
4 WEEK COURSE
This course is for those who wish to come and design and make a piece of furniture. With a maximum of 4 students, these courses are popular with hobbyists and fill up fast. The complexity of the design will be dictated by the individual student’s level of experience.
1 WEEK COURSE