
Inside the making workshop

Student Sam Baldry drawer making

Cabinet drawers in English walnut and sycamore

Scribing arc with a trammel
The courses
Choose from either:
- The 32 week full-time programme; or
- 5 day short courses.
Teaching and tuition
Peter Quin, principal lecturer, has been a practising cabinet maker and teacher for more than 25 years.
Paul Crudge brings with him over 10 years' experience of working in the John Makepeace workshops.
Barry Feldman is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and has been a practising furniture designer/maker for over 25 years.
Certification
The full-time course leads to two professionally recognised Level 2 certificates in Furniture Making and Machine Woodworking. Both awards are validated by the City & Guilds of London.
To date, all of our students have been successful, achieving distinction grades in both practical examinations.
Small group sizes
These courses benefit from small group sizes that do not exceed six students. This allows for personal tuition and demonstrations.
Teaching environment
The teaching takes place in purpose-designed furniture-making and machine woodworking workshops, set on the beautiful estate of Scotney Castle.
Professionalism
Students benefit from learning in a fully-functioning workshop where commissioned furniture is made to the highest standards.
Courses
We offer a range of courses to suit the specific requirements of students. Whether you have no experience of furniture-making, or are looking to further your existing skills, we will work with you to develop the course to meet your needs.
Applicants of all levels are welcome, from the beginner to the more serious practitioner.
Find our more about the full-time and short courses

