Learn Fine Furniture Making in the tranquil Scotney Castle Estate
Welcome.
We teach Fine Furniture Making in our workshop in Scotney Castle, Kent. Our full-time and short courses are City & Guilds accredited.
Whether starting fresh, deepening a passion, or pursuing a new path, we equip you with skills for your creative journey. Our graduates are Designer-Makers working in their own workshops or with renowned studios.
One Year Furniture Making Course
The full-time programme is our flagship course for everyone, regardless of previous experience. From career transitioners to college graduates, from retired hobbyists to those seeking to discover a new passion. This course takes you on a journey to become a fine furniture maker.
One Week Woodworking Courses
Whether you’re new to woodworking or looking to sharpen your skills, our 5-day courses give you hands-on experience and a project to take home. Explore our Beginners One Week Introduction to Fine Woodworking; or master hand-cut dovetails on our Improvers One Week Dovetail Box Making Course.
The school is a small, specialised teaching workshop led by Peter Quin, a Master Furniture Maker with over 30 years of teaching experience. Alongside his team of expert tutors, he shares the craft with students from all walks of life.
Our Story
Get in touch.
We’d love to hear from you, where you are in your life at the moment and what is drawing you to furniture-making.
Being a small school, our tutors are always teaching. If you’re thinking of applying for our full-time course, we can arrange a school tour with Principal Peter. He will show you our workshops and students’ projects. You’ll get to meet some tutors and chat to students.