robinson house studio

furniture school

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Email: courses@marcfish.co.uk
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Testimonial

Video Testimonial with Daniela de la Fe

Video Testimonial with Daniela de la Fe

Daniela joined us for a one week intro course to try her hand at woodworking. Here she shares her experience!

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Video testimonial with student James Dabell

Video testimonial with student James Dabell

Recent graduate James Dabell tells us all about his time at robinson house studio, what he got from the course, and what he enjoyed most.

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Video testimonial with student Fabio Guselli

Video testimonial with student Fabio Guselli

Ex-student Fabio Guselli lets us know all about why he chose to study with us, what he thought of the course, and shares his experience of studying here.

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Video testimonial with student Alex Clough-Whelan

Video testimonial with student Alex Clough-Whelan

Alex Clough-Whelan, ex-50 week student, shares his thoughts about his time at robinson house studio, why he chose to study here, and his favourite piece.

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Video testimonial with student Felix Wells

Video testimonial with student Felix Wells

Ex-student Felix Wells tells us what it was like to study with us during his sandwich year at university, and the benefits of having the school so close to Brighton.

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Next Course Dates:

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.

Please email us if you have any questions.

Booking Courses T&Cs

Please ensure you have read the Terms and Conditions for booking courses before making a payment:

Booking-Terms-and-Conditions.pdf.

Long Courses

  • 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: 11-12 May 2019 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: TBA 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: TBA 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: 22-23 June 2019 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 Skateboard

    Make your own skateboard, and take home a finished deck that’s ready to have trucks mounted. Next course date: TBA Cost: £295 + £50 for materials

  • 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: 13-14 July 2019 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 course: 6-7 April 2019, 14-15 Sept. 2019. 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: TBA 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 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: 16-17 March 2019, 09-10 November 2019 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, Robinson Road, Newhaven
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Testimonials

During my time at Robinson house studio I learnt how to combine traditional making techniques with modern design.
Dan Ryder Cook
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
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
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…
Thibaut Degenne
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…
Christian Watson

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