Furniture Making Course

The Chippendale School in Scotland provides excellent furniture making courses ranging from 30-week long intensive professional courses to shorter 4-week, 1-week and weekend courses.

Our flagship Professional Course provides a comprehensive grounding in all aspects of furniture design and cabinet making. It is ideal for those wishing to carve out a career in fine furniture design and set up their own business or those seeking to learn a professional skill in retirement. You will follow in the footsteps of many successful furniture makers and become a member of the Fine Furniture Guild.

We also run a variety of short courses throughout the year, these are ideal for hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts and those looking for more of an introduction to woodworking.

Find out more information about each of our furniture making courses below and apply now:

Find out more about our furniture making courses

Chippendale International School of Furniture
May 2021  Photo Phil Wilkinson

30-week Course

Our Professional Course is aimed at those who want to make fine furniture design and furniture making their career, or to learn a professional skill in retirement.

Chippendale International School of Furniture
May 2021  Photo Phil Wilkinson

1-week Course

For anyone looking for an introduction to woodworking, we run one-week Introductory courses several times a year. These courses provide an introduction to a whole range of woodworking skills and techniques.

Chippendale International School of Furniture
May 2021  Photo Phil Wilkinson

4-week Course

Our one-month intermediate course is aimed at anyone wanting to take their woodworking skills to a whole new level.

Chippendale International School of Furniture
May 2021  Photo Phil Wilkinson

Weekend Courses

In addition to our popular 30-week Professional Course, 4-week intermediate and 1-week introductory courses, we offer a selection of weekend courses throughout the year for those looking for a satisfying new leisure pursuit.

Get In Touch

If you are looking to embark on a career change or you have an interest in the art of woodworking, furniture making and furniture design, get in touch and arrange in a visit.