Next courses: 2nd – 3rd March 2024 | 16th & 17th Nov. 2024.
An ideal course for anyone who wants to learn more about finishing techniques and get some practical, hands-on experience. Cost: £295. Tutor: Marc Fish.
Wood Finishing Weekend Class
Making the Perfect Dovetails Weekend Class
Next course: 23rd & 24th March 2024 | 16th & 17th Nov. 2024. 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. Cost: £295.
Carbon Fibre and Composites Weekend Class
Next course: 2nd & 3rd December 2023 | 13th & 14th April 2024.
This course provides hands-on experience of the sophisticated techniques used in the composites industry.
Cost £400. Tutor: Theo Cook.
Laminating Weekend Class
Next course: 1st & 2nd June 2024.
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.
Cost: £295. Tutor: Marc Fish.
Steam Bending with Charlie Whinney – 1 Day
Next course: 13th July 2024.
Steam bending is an ancient woodworking process which is found on every continent.
Charlie is the UK’s leading steam bending expert; his work is sold internationally and can be found in museums, private residences and commercial premises.
Cost: £240 – 1 day.
Make a Wooden Hand Plane with Theo Cook
Next course: 2024 dates TBC.
Learn how to make a wooden plane. This will involve skills such as bandsawing, routing, drilling, shaping with a spokeshave, sanding and finishing. A 3 day course. Cost: £400. Tutor: Theo Cook.
Making Jigs & Templates
Next course: date TBA.
Learn how to make your own jigs and templates at this one-day course with senior tutor and master craftsman, Theo Cook.
The course covers making jigs by hand as well as the use of CAD programs, laser-cutter, and a CNC router. Cost: £195.00.
Introduction to Hand Tools for Furniture Making
Next course: dates TBA.
Covering hand tools, there will be practical sessions on planing, sawing and chiseling – forming the ideal starting point for cutting and fitting accurate joints.
Cost: £150. Tutor: Theo Cook.
Veneering One Day Course
Next course: date TBA.
This one-day introductory course is designed to help attendees understand and apply different approaches to veneering.
£195 for one day course.
Spindle Moulding Weekend Class
Next course: dates TBA. The spindle moulder is a versatile machine – we cover safe use and setup, rebating, shaping, using formers, tenons, power feeds, jig making, and guarding.
Cost: £295. Tutor: Derek Jones.
Wood Machining Weekend Class
Next course: date TBA.
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! Cost: £295. Tutor: Marc Fish.
RHS awarded SCQF’s highly regarded Level 8
We are proud to announce the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) have credit rated robinson house studio‘s popular 50 Week Furniture Design and Makers’ course at SCQF Level 8, opening more opportunities for students wishing to study furniture design and making.
French Polishing with Derek Jones
Next course: 2025 dates TBC.
A one day course on French polishing with shellac, run by Derek Jones, once editor of Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine and author of French Polishing, Finishing & Restoring Using Traditional Techniques.
Cost £195.
Staked Stool with Derek Jones
Next course: 2025 dates TBC.
This three day course takes you through completing a three-legged stool. Using through-tenoned construction (now known as “staked”construction) is a skill worth learning for any furniture maker. Three legs instead of four means the stool will never wobble, no matter what floor it’s sitting on, the mortise layout is simple, and, of course, there’s one less leg to make!
Cost: £295. Tutor: Derek Jones.
Japanese Toolbox with Derek Jones
Next course: 2025 dates TBC. Japanese style joinery can be extremely complicated but there are occasions when simplicity and function come together to make the perfect form.
Cost: £295. Tutor: Derek Jones.
Make A Six Board Chest with Derek Jones
Next course: 2025 dates TBC.
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.
Cost: £295. Tutor: Derek Jones.
12 Week Furniture Makers’ Course
The 12 week course is intended as an introduction to furniture making and covers all the basics. After the course you only need practice, determination and imagination.
Cost: £7,500.
24 Week Furniture Makers’ Course
The 24 week course covers all the same elements as the 12 week but allows more time to complete your projects, and will give you much needed practice whilst having support and advice when it is needed.
Cost: £12,500.
50 Week Furniture Design & Makers’ Course
This one year course is aimed at those who are looking to commit to a change in their life.
This course has been credit rated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) at SCQF Level 8, opening more opportunities for students wishing to study furniture design and making and leave with an internationally recognised qualification.
Do you wonder if you have the creativity and the ambition to run your own business? We’ll teach you everything you need to know, right from the beginning.
Cost £19,000.
50 Week Furniture Making Only Course
This one year course is aimed at those who are interested in making and crafting, and might be keen to work as a maker for a designer in the future. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, right from the basics.
Cost £18,000.
Advanced 50 Week Furniture Design & Makers’ Course
This one year course is aimed at those who are already trained or self taught, and are looking to push themselves. Do you wonder if you have the creativity and the ambition to run your own business? We’ll help you to expand your knowledge and put it into practice.
Cost £18,000.
2 Year Furniture Design & Makers’ Course
This two year course is aimed at those who are looking for a big change in their life. Whether you’re deciding what to do after college, or looking for a career change, this course is ideal, and suitable for complete beginners.
Cost £32,500.
Theo Cook on YouTube
Theo often shares his work and passion for woodworking on YouTube and has amassed a significant following over the years. Here we share with you some of his best videos with a short introduction to each.
An Introduction to Handtools and Furniture Making
Course running: Throughout the year.
An introduction to hand tools and furniture making. No previous experience is required, just plenty of enthusiasm! 5 students maximum.
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.