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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:

Group 2 – Len’s Group

A showcase of outstanding fine furniture designs from:

Group 3 – Graham’s Group

A showcase of outstanding fine furniture designs from:

Group 4 – James’ Group

A showcase of outstanding fine furniture designs from:

Group 4 – Ben’s Group

A showcase of outstanding fine furniture designs from:

Group 6 – Matty’s Group

A showcase of outstanding fine furniture designs from:

Chippendale Student Stories

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Testimonials

9 months goes by pretty quickly! I have made many friends for life and learned skills that would be more difficult to gain elsewhere, as well as a lot of practical knowledge in woodworking skills and business.
Kevin Crawford
USA
I’ve really enjoyed my experience at the Chippendale School. The Professional course takes commitment and focus, as we are learning about a huge range of woodworking and design skills within a nine-month period.

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.
Fran, aged 26
Germany
My grandfather inspired me to become a furniture maker. I used to help him with his woodworking projects when I was a kid, and since then I’ve wanted to make this my career.

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.
Bret, aged 20
USA
With no prior experience, I truly wasn’t certain how the course would go: leaving my career and moving to Scotland for the year was a huge leap of faith. But I deeply believe that with no risks, you get no magic. I took a big risk and received so much magic in return. 
Lauren Lederman
USA
Count the cost. Take the risk as the potential rewards are massive but know the reality of what you’re doing. Success won’t be immediate or certain, but you will gain confidence, learn so much about yourself, and be welcomed into the most fun and supportive community of woodworkers.
Katie Richter
England
It was an adventurous experience for me which has opened up a new world of opportunity. I made good friends, met great tutors and used the best machinery in the best environment!
Michiko Kakiuchi
Japan
The past nine months have been fantastic and intense in all sorts of ways. The greatest advantage of being in the full-time course environment was having access to the incredibly wide-ranging knowledge of all the tutors. This made every day an opportunity to ask as many questions as I could and absorb as much information as possible.
Nicholas Davis
UK
My experience at the Chippendale school was excellent. I have left feeling confident to make essentially anything out of wood. If you are looking to elevate your abilities to the utmost professional standards, this is a fantastic option.
Samuel Pekarsky
Canada
Studying at the Chippendale School has been an intense and enjoyable learning experience. I have gained a wealth of new skills and knowledge in a highly encouraging and creative environment.
Colin Mackie
UK
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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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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1 WEEK COURSE

Ideal for beginners, the introductory course covers a wide range of woodworking fundamentals. This is great way to get a taste of the teaching environment at Chippendale and is a popular choice for those interested in the 30-week professional course. Other 1-week courses include wood bending techniques, upholstery and restoration.
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WEEKEND COURSES

These courses provide the most accessible route into woodworking. Over 2 days, students can learn how to turn a stool on one of our woodturning weekends. Or, carve a set of wooden spoons on our spoon carving course.
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