Testimonials

I’ve really enjoyed my experience at the Chippendale School. The Professional course takes commitment and focus, as we are learning about a huge range of woodworking and design skills within a nine-month period.

We have a lot of creative freedom here and we have round-the-clock support from our woodworking tutors. It’s great to be following a path that makes me feel fulfilled – every day I go home happy.

(Fran, aged 26, Germany)

My grandfather inspired me to become a furniture maker. I used to help him with his woodworking projects when I was a kid, and since then I’ve wanted to make this my career.

At the Chippendale School I’ve particularly enjoyed the design elements of the course. Although I had worked with wood before, I didn’t know how to design a project from scratch. We have worked with a drawing tutor who has shown us how to design things. After I graduate, I want to start my own furniture business back in the States.

(Bret, aged 20, USA)

The course as a whole was the most rewarding education I have received in my goal to become a furniture maker/designer.
(Peter Schmitt, USA)

9 months goes by pretty quickly! I have made many friends for life and learned skills that would be more difficult to gain elsewhere, as well as a lot of practical knowledge in woodworking skills and business.
(Kevin Crawford, USA)

A well-organised 30-week course which helped me learn various woodworking skills. It has been one of the most intense 9 months in my life, from 8 till 8, 5½ days a week, but I enjoyed every minute.
(Steve Ahn, South Korea)

I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and learnt a lot that I will take with me into setting up my business as a furniture maker.
(Zach Evelyn, Barbados)

It was an adventurous experience for me which has opened up a new world of opportunity. I made good friends, met great tutors and used the best machinery in the best environment!
(Michiko Kakiuchi, Japan)

 

The course was fast-paced and gave a great foundation to build on skill-wise.
(Jonathan Van Camp, Canada)

The school teaches you advanced woodworking techniques without scaring you. This, together with the unique opportunity of building your own designs from the very beginning of the course, gives you the most invaluable learning experience which gives you the confidence to experiment and build anything.
(Yana Molotok, Russia)

I feel the school has prepared me perfectly to go out into the world with confidence.
(Sam Rouse, USA)

The best year of madness and fun, I enjoyed almost every second. The ability to design and make whatever you wanted was supported excellently by the tutors.
(Dan Brophy, Ireland)

The learning environment at Chippendale was just perfect. You are encouraged to push your boundaries.
(Maxi Ruhl, Germany)