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Our long course intakes are January, May, & September. Occasionally we can take students outside these intake dates.

The Weekend Classes have various dates, see our listing here.

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Long Courses

  • Training Scholarship Opportunity
    Design-beautiful-furniture
  • 50 Week Furniture Design & Makers’ Course
  • 24 Week Furniture Makers’ Course
  • 12 Week Furniture Makers’ Course
  • Advanced 50 Week Furniture Design & Makers’ Course
  • 2 Year Furniture Design & Makers’ Course
  • 50 Week Furniture Making Only Course

One Week Taster Course

  • An Introduction to Handtools and Furniture Making
    one week taster tray making

    An introduction to handtools and furniture making. No previous experience is required, just plenty of enthusiasm! Sign-up for a one week taster course before committing to a full time 12, 24 or 50 week course and receive the one week course fee refunded against the cost of the longer course.

Weekend Courses

  • Carbon Fibre and Composites Weekend Class

    This course provides hands-on experience of the sophisticated techniques used in the composites industry. Next course: 18 – 19 July 2020 Price: £400

  • French Polishing with Derek Jones

    A weekend course on French polishing with shellac, run by Derek Jones, editor for Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine Next course: 2020 dates TBC Price: £295

  • Japanese Toolbox with Derek Jones

    Japanese style joinery can be extremely complicated but there are occasions when simplicity and function come together to make the perfect form. Next course: Autumn 2020 Date TBC Cost: £295

  • Laminating Weekend Class

    Experience these amazing techniques and take your work to a different level! As laminating is more accurate than steam bending, it is ideal for combining sculptural work with fine cabinet making. Next course: 27-28 June 2020 Cost: £295

  • Make A Six Board Chest with Derek Jones

    The six board chest is a design that is almost as old as the concept of furniture itself and is as relevant today as it has ever been. Next course: TBA Cost: £295

  • Make a Wooden Hand Plane with Theo Cook

    Learn how to make a wooden plane. This will involve skills such as bandsawing, routing, drilling, shaping with a spokeshave, sanding and finishing. Next course date: TBA 2020 Cost: £295

  • Making the Perfect Dovetails Weekend Class

    Ideal if you want to know more about the mark of a master craftsman – the dovetail joint! When well-executed it is the epitome of high-level work. Next courses: 12-13 Sept 2020. Cost: £295

  • Spindle Moulding Weekend Class

    The spindle moulder is a versatile machine – we cover safe use and setup, rebating, shaping, using formers, tenons, power feeds, jig making, and guarding. Dates: TBC. Cost: £295.

  • Steam Bending with Charlie Whinney – 1 Day

    Steam bending is an ancient woodworking process which is found on every continent. Next course date: 25th July 2020. Cost: £240 – 1 day

  • Wood Carving Weekend Class

    Taught by Roy James Martin, a professional wood carver, working on commissions and projects who has been carving wood for over 30 years. Next course: TBA Cost: £295

  • Wood Carving with the Wood Warlock

    We are delighted to have Dickie join us to offer would be woodcarvers chance to explore this ancient art form with a master of the craft.

  • Wood Finishing Weekend Class

    An ideal course for anyone who wants to learn more about finishing techniques and get some practical, hands-on experience. Next course dates: 7-8 November 2020. Cost: £295

  • Wood Machining Weekend Class

    For either a beginner or an intermediate. If you’ve invested in new machines and want to know how to safely use or set them up, on this two day course you can learn from the professionals! Date: TBA Cost: £295

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Robinson House Studio: school of contemporary furniture making. Provides courses in furniture design, making, cabinet making and woodworking.
Another cracking jewellery box made by our 50 week Another cracking jewellery box made by our 50 week student Simon Corrie @comadedesign . We normally ask our students for one box for their first project but Simon had enough time to make two. This one is made in solid and veneer oak then stained. The inlay details are brass. . . #jewelrybox #metalinlay #metalwork #cabinetmaker #woodworkschool #woodart #woodartist #furnituremakingschool #furnituremaking #craft #craftsmanship #handskills #finefurniture #bespokewoodwork #handmade #cabinetmakingcourses #furnituremaker #furnituredesign #woodworking #dowoodworking #designers #designs #woodwork #woodart #oneoff #studiolife #bespokedesign #students
This lovely jewellery box was made by our 50 week This lovely jewellery box was made by our 50 week student Simon Corrie @comadedesign . Made in solid and veneer sycamore. Simon has added some subtle but great details to this box. . . #jewelrybox #cabinetmaker #woodworkschool #woodart #woodartist #furnituremakingschool #furnituremaking #craft #craftsmanship #handskills #finefurniture #bespokewoodwork #handmade #cabinetmakingcourses #furnituremaker #furnituredesign #woodworking #dowoodworking #designers #designs #woodwork #woodart #oneoff #studiolife #bespokedesign #students
Our students really enjoyed the class on French po Our students really enjoyed the class on French polishing with Derek Jones @lowfatroubo on Thursday. It’s definitely a finish that’s stood the test of time for sure. . . . #frenchpolishing #frenchpolish #frenchpolishingcourse #cabinetmaker #woodworkschool #furnituremakingschool #furnituremaking #craft #craftsmanship #handskills #finefurniture #bespoke #handmade #cabinetmakingcourses #furnituremaker #furnituredesign #woodworking #dowoodworking #woodwork #student
Here’s our student Guy @guy_thomson_design using Here’s our student Guy @guy_thomson_design using our brand new spray booth for the first time today. All of our long-term students get training in many different spray finishes. . . If your interested in taking a course with us long of short please visit our website for more information on the courses we run. . . . #spraybooth #cabinetmaker #woodworkschool #furnituremakingschool #furnituremaking #craft #craftsmanship #handskills #finefurniture #bespokewoodwork #handmade #cabinetmakingcourses #furnituremaker #furnituredesign #woodworking #dowoodworking #designers #woodwork #bespokedesign #students
Another look at this console table made by our for Another look at this console table made by our former 50 week student Nick @nicholas_guillaume_horton . Named ‘Resalio’ (latin for resilience) and it was inspired by his trip to Australia; in tropical North Queensland he saw the trees in mangroves that grew roots above water as a means of obtaining oxygen in the saltwater, this shape is reflected in the white sycamore legs of this piece; and while hiking in Tasmania he saw the local firefighters burning areas of woodland to prevent further fires (a technique also used in Japanese traditional architecture named Shou Sugi Ban) this human intervention of preserving through burning inspired the scorched oak tabletop which is further preserved under resin. . . . #resincasting #resinart #resinartwork #cabinetmaker #woodworkschool #furnituremakingschool #furnituremaking #craft #craftsmanship #handskills #finefurniture #bespoke #handmade #cabinetmakingcourses #furnituremaker #furnituredesign #woodworking #dowoodworking #designer #design #woodwork #bespokedesign #scorchedwood
The Vortex dining table designed by the founder of The Vortex dining table designed by the founder of our school Marc Fish @marcfishdesign It's 6ft in diameter with a veneered oak base and a solid carved resin top. It’s on display and for sale @toddmerrillstudio . . . . #resincasting #resinart #resinartwork #cabinetmaker #woodworkschool #furnituremakingschool #furnituremaking #craft #craftsmanship #handskills #finefurniture #bespoke #handmade #cabinetmakingcourses #furnituremaker #furnituredesign #woodworking #dowoodworking #designer #design #woodwork #woodart #studio #bespokedesign
Another look at this stunning jewellery box design Another look at this stunning jewellery box designed and made by our former 50 week student Dan Wallace @dgw_made . . . The outside of the box is Bog oak veneer. Dan spent many days working on patinating the brass interior. It really is a surprise when you open the box. . . . . #jewelrybox #jewelryboxes #woodveneer #woodskills #designer #furnituremakingschool #woodartist #bogoak #bogoakbox #brass #brassbox #woodenbox #woodwork #woodart #woodartist #woodporn #cabinetmaker #bestigwoodworking
This amazing piece was designed and made by our fo This amazing piece was designed and made by our former 50 week student Dylan @dylanapivor . . . Titled Nocturne. It takes inspiration from the intensity and sense of colour exhibited by the great jewellery houses such as Van Cleef & Arpels and Carl Fabergé, exploring the links between luxury objects created across different disciplines. While grounded firmly in a traditional furniture form it takes time to play with those conventions using at times harsh juxtapositions with surreal effect. . . The veneer is dyed Tay / Koto. The legs are custom made by Dylan and cast in aluminium. . . . #castaluminum #carved #cabinetmaker #woodworkschool #furnituremakingschool #furnituremaking #craft #craftsmanship #handskills #finefurniture #bespoke #handmade #cabinetmakingcourses #furnituremaker #furnituredesign #woodworking #dowoodworking #designer #design #woodwork #woodart #oneoff #studio #bespokedesign #student #bestigwoodworking @woodreview
Congratulations to all nine of the students that j Congratulations to all nine of the students that joined us this week on completing your tray projects on time. The tray that the week students make covers lots of techniques including some machining, veneering, laminating, shaping with a spokeshave and finishing. If you're interested in taking a week course or any other course then please look up the details on our website. . . #woodworkingcourses #furnitureschool #weekcourse #tray #laminating #osmo #vennering #cabinetmaker #furnituremakingschool #furnituremaking #craft #craftsmanship #handskills #finefurniture #art #bespoke #handmade #cabinetmakingcourses #furnituremaker #furnituredesign #woodworking #dowoodworking #designer #design #woodwork #bespokedesign #student
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Testimonials

Prior to my time at robinson house studio I had worked as a carpenter both on site and in a workshop. I realised I wanted to pursue making bespoke fine furniture and felt that a course with Marc at the studio offered in-depth cabinet making tuition as well as the opportunity to explore design. It certainly proved to be an exciting environment to be a part of, with emphasis on contemporary design and the use of innovative new materials and techniques.
Luke Olney
Having worked in Software Engineering for a lifetime, I wanted to develop practical skills with tangible results and hopefully make something I could be proud of. The course has provided me with an insight into the exacting standards necessary to create fine furniture and is equipping me with the key skills. I have particularly enjoyed Marc’s enthusiasm for the design elements, his encouragement to challenge traditional design and to be open to a breadth of inputs/influences.
Gordon White
During my time at Robinson house studio I learnt how to combine traditional making techniques with modern design.
Dan Ryder Cook
Having left school to join the creative industry, I wasn’t sure where to start. After researching areas, I was interested in I found that Marc’s courses and ‘robinson house studio’ were exactly what I was looking for as I wanted to explore various elements of design within the industry. When I found Marc’s course online we had a long chat about what I can achieve within the course, what his work entails, his design philosophy and teaching method. It was an easy choice after that to sig… Read more
Christian Watson
My year course at Robinson House Studio has been a very valuable experience thanks to the high quality learning environment that Marc Fish offers to his students. Marc adapts his teaching to each individual according to their skills and confidence, taking care of our progress with infinite patience. I found Marc’s passionate approach to furniture design & making a vibrant artistic echo to explore my own creative expectations, and to turn my design ideas into consistent furniture pieces. I apprec… Read more
Thibaut Degenne
I followed Marc’s 12 week course and am delighted with what I learned and achieved. Marc is an excellent teacher. He is thorough and patient and adapts his advice well to the ability and confidence of each and every student.
Duncan White

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