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Located outside Edinburgh, Scotland, The Chippendale International School of Furniture is one of the world’s most renowned furniture making and design schools.
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Fresh Fabric, Fresh Faces: Meet the new tutor behind our upholstery course in Scotland
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Scottish woodworking school celebrates 40 years of business
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Now in a new year, we take a look at the woodworking and furniture design…
National Tree Week 2024: Talking Timber with Chippendale Principal Tom Fraser
National Tree Week is this week (23 November – 1 December) and what a perfect…