There’s nothing quite as satisfying as creating something by hand. If you’ve ever received a handmade object, or made one yourself, you’ll appreciate the unique beauty of those tiny imperfections and asymmetries. It’s just one of the reasons why more people are choosing to furnish their homes with hand-finished objects over mass-produced designs -no two pieces are the same.
Read MoreAre you an aspiring craftsperson looking to develop your skills and unsure how to fund your studies?
You can apply to The Queen Elizabther Scholarship Trust (QEST) for funding of up to £18,000 towards your course.
We all put things off until later. An unanswered email. An unwashed dish. An unwalked dog.
Some things though, are too important to put off. Finding a career that makes you happy can have a huge impact on your overall enjoyment of life. If you’ve always told yourself you’d love to start a woodworking business ‘one day’, then our question to you is, why wait?
Read MoreIt’s been just a few weeks since many of us returned to work after the winter break. Are you already fed up of the daily grind? It might just be time for a career change.
Read MoreFor many, a furniture making career feels like a distant dream. Although they have a passion for woodwork and design, many would-be woodworkers don’t realise that furniture making is a viable career option.
Read MoreOver the past 34 years, hundreds of students have passed through the buzzing workshops of Chippendale School. We are proud to have supported the careers of many professional woodworkers and furniture makers, providing them with the skills to make a success of themselves in the industry.
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