The Chippendale International School of Furniture
Description
The Furniture School syllabus covers theory, practical skills, design & restoration through expert tuition, lectures, field trips & lots of one-to-one individual teaching - perfect for students who want to make working with wood their future. A vision for fine furniture making and design
In 1985 one of the UK's leading furniture designers, Anselm Fraser, bought a crumbling farm steading in the heart of the East Lothian countryside. His vision was to transform the 19th century stone barn into one of the world's leading independent furniture making and design schools.
The school grew steadily, with three or four students a year, but as its reputation for excellence in traditional and modern furniture making spread, so numbers increased.
Today up to 20 students a year undertake the professional course that runs from October through to early June. Graduates from this full-time course have gone on to run their own businesses, design furniture, teach or work in museums and much more.
There are five full-time members of staff and a host of visiting experts from design and practical backgrounds. Commercial bench space for school graduates who want to start their own business are also available to rent after the course in the adjoining Incubation Centre.
Anselm also runs an award winning furniture making and restoration business, Anselm Fraser Furniture - see http://www.anselmfraser.com/
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Magnificent seven to exhibit in London - Chippendale School of Furniture
Seven of our graduates will be exhibiting at the New Designers Exhibition in London from the 5th - 8th July. Click on the link below to read more. http://www.chippendaleschool.com/2017/04/19/magnificent-seven-exhibit-london/
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The Herald published this article over the weekend. The photo of Grant Palmer @dovetailandrabbet looks as though he's just discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun! #chippendaleschooloffurniture #press #pr #news #students #marketing #gold #veneer #school #scotland #woodworking #workshop #theherald #furniture #learning #business #craftsmanship
Our syllabus contains everything we consider to be essential to aspiring woodworkers. However the course can be tailored to the needs of each student. Zak @askcrazyhare has done a blacksmithing course prior to joining us and has just set up a forge at the school. #chippendaleschooloffurniture #experimentation #forge #blacksmith #smelt #anvil #furnace #craftsmanship #woodworking #learning #demo #hot #fire #turnitup #steel #ppe
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We have a new addition to the Chippendale team. Meet Reggie, our 12 week-old miniature schnauzer puppy. #chippendaleschooloffurniture #miniatureschnauzer #miniatureschnauzersofinstagram #dog #puppy #teammascot #workshopdog #woodworking #distraction #getbacktowork #butterwouldntmelt #topdog #puppylove
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So the students are back and the workshop's buzzing again. Especially as it's stained glass week. #chippendaleschooloffurniture #stainedglass #learning #gonefishing #colourful #school #skills #glass #craftsmanship #workshop #fish #soldering #fusedglass #tutor #professional #scotland #getinvolved
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We've had a great week with this lovely bunch. It's always a pleasure teaching the joys of woodwork to enthusiastic learners. #chippendaleschooloffurniture #newskill #woodwork #carpentry #box #stool #craftsmanship #enthusiasm #learning #school #wood #teamwork #scotland #getinvolved #beginner #taster
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As it's the Indian festival of Holi at the moment we had a rather colourful afternoon. Here's a before and after photo of the students. So that's Australia Day, Burns night and Holi festival in the bag...what's next? #chippendaleschooloffurniture #holi #india #international #colours #waterfight #waterballoon #festival #woodworking #summervibes #lastweekofterm #beforeandafter #workshop #diversity #tiedye
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