For many young people finishing school, it can seem like the only route to a successful and rewarding career is to go to university. However, while studying at university is the right choice for many, it isn’t for everyone and some young people may be looking for alternative routes into work after school.
Read MoreBecoming a successful furniture maker is about more than woodworking skills and design talent. Marketing yourself is key to establishing a profitable furniture business.
Read MoreWood is a rich resource which has been valued for centuries as a versatile and durable material. For relaxation and de-stressing, organic materials like wood are powerful tools for grounding us in nature, which brings countless recorded benefits.
We’re spotting a return to this love for wood, as interior trends turn towards natural and sustainable materials. Wooden interiors are on the rise in the home and the workplace, which is great news for our students looking to set up their own woodworking businesses.
Read MoreThere’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 MoreThe Chippendale School team are preparing the school environment to ensure it is safe and ‘COVID-secure’ before the students return in August. Applications remain open for those wishing to study with us from Autumn 2020 onwards. Read the latest update from our School Principal, Tom Fraser.