The Chippendale International School of Furniture is hosting its 38th annual Graduate Exhibition & Fine Furniture Sale in June 2023.
Taking place between Wednesday the 14th and Saturday the 17th of June, the event will showcase a range of fine furniture crafted by students graduating from this year’s Professional Course.
Read MoreFrom food to fashion and even furniture, there has been a noticeable shift in consumer shopping habits in the past few years. A Deloitte study found that shoppers are more socially conscious – reducing the number of new purchases and, when they do buy new, are now more inclined to choose brands based on their sustainability and ethical practices.
This shift can be attributed to the “slow living” movement which, according to Google’s Culture and Trends team, took off during the pandemic, with a rise in people searching for this term online. ‘Slow living’ means to live with intention and mindfulness, prioritising ethics. This has also manifested in the design world, with independent creators and even large brands (seemingly) concerned with the problem of overproduction and overconsumption.
As the world becomes more aware of the impact mass consumption has on the environment, the slow furniture movement is gaining momentum. In this blog, we explore why embracing this new era of furniture design is not only good for the planet, but for the soul too…
Read MoreFor nearly 40 years, the Chippendale School has welcomed students to our workshops with hopes of turning their dreams of starting fine furniture making careers into a reality.
Whether it’s someone straight out of university who’s had a change of heart, or a mid-life career changer looking for a new challenge, our students each have a unique backstory and all share a love of woodworking.
Katie Richter is a graduate from our 2022/23 Professional Course. After leaving a demanding job, Katie wanted to pursue woodworking so she could reclaim a work-life balance while doing something she loved.
We spoke to Katie to find out why furniture making is her passion and how she has found life since graduating from our school.
Read MoreAre you interested in the craft of fine furniture making? Would you like to build woodworking skills with the fun and creativity of learning something new? If so, apply for this amazing opportunity to get a fully funded space on the 4-week fine furniture making course at the Chippendale International School of Furniture (no prior woodworking experience required).
Read MoreA new year doesn’t always bring with it new trends, but January does provide an ideal time to look at and consider the shifts and swings of what’s ‘current’ in the woodworking world.
Trends are by no means prescriptive at the Chippendale School, where every student is encouraged to find their own signature style – however, it can be fun and informative to look at what is in vogue for a dose of fresh inspiration.
With this in mind, School Principal Tom Fraser has examined the woodworking trends that look set to stick around in 2023.
Read MoreFor new woodworkers and furniture makers just starting out, there are so many questions to answer and potential pitfalls to navigate – one of the most obvious (and most important!) is where to source your wood, and how to go about it.
The simple questions are often the vital ones, and there’s nothing more important to a woodworker than where they get their raw material. Chippendale School Principal, Tom Fraser, has many years of experience sourcing wood for our School – read his top tips for buying wood below.
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