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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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Gift Vouchers – Xmas is Coming!

Looking for an unusual Christmas gift or experience?
Why not buy a course gift voucher for a loved one this year? The vouchers can be for any amount and the recipient can redeem it against any course here at robinson house studio. Weekend courses start at £295.
More details here: marcfish.co.uk/gift-vouchers.

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 date: 17-18 July 2021 Cost £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: 5-6 June 2021 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: TBC 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: 21-22 August 2021 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. Cost: £295 Next course: 6–7 February 2021 or 17-18 April 2021 and 11-12 September 2021

  • 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: 24th July 2021 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: TBC Cost: £295

  • Wood Carving with the Wood Warlock
    Dickie Baugh, the Wood Warlock, woodcarver

    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. Next Course Date: TBC, likely Autumn 2020. Cost £120.

  • 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: 6-7 March 2021 and 6-7 November 2021. 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: TBC Cost: £295

View all Weekend Courses

Course Booking T&Cs

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

Booking-Terms-and-Conditions.pdf.

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Here’s our new down draft table for our students Here’s our new down draft table for our students to sand their work on. It sucks air down through the slots on the top using a Jet air filter. . We made good use of our CNC router at the school to make this table. Less dust means healthier lungs for everyone at the school. . . . . #keepthedustdown #cncrouter #cabinetmaker #woodworkschool #furnituremakingschool #furnituremaking #craft #craftsmanship #handskills #bespokewoodwork #handmade #cabinetmakingcourses #furnituremaker #furnituredesign #woodworking #dowoodworking #designers #designs #woodwork #woodart #oneoff #studiolife #bespokedesign #students
A look back at the very first Japanese dovetail ma A look back at the very first Japanese dovetail made by our head tutor at the school Theo Cook @theo__cook . It has been viewed a staggering 3.8million times on Theo’s YouTube channel. . It’s safe to say the students @robinsonhousestudio are in safe hands having Theo as their full-time tutor. . . . . #japanesedovetail #japanesedovetails #youtubewoodworkers #woodartist #woodart #cabinetmaker #woodworkschool #furnituremakingschool #furnituremaking #craft #craftsmanship #handskills #handmade #cabinetmakingcourses #furnituremaker #furnituredesign #woodworking #dowoodworking #woodwork
A peek into the long process involved in making th A peek into the long process involved in making these shelves, made by our student Thor @thor.design . Selecting the right veneers and arranging them was a crucial moment in the project in order to get the desired results. . . I crossed the English Channel on a boat from Germany in Summer 2016, and when I first saw the massive white cliffs emerging from the sea like huge walls, it was intriguing and threatening at the same time. This was my first sight and first impression of the UK. I couldn’t stop staring at them, and how they changed colour and texture along the way. Since then, I’ve spent a lot of time among the cliffs, exploring, studying and trying to understand them, but mainly just sitting in their presence. It’s the contrast between solid rock, the feeling of the unstable cracked ground that might collapse at any moment, and the calmness of the sea that draws me. . . This piece is made up from 958 layers of English Sycamore veneer. Then shaped by hand. I try to work with local materials wherever possible . . #cliffs #white #blue #design #designer #woodworking #bespoke #bespokefurniture #bespokedesign #negetivespace #drama #harmony #layers #sea #craftmanship #crafts #creative #creativity #exploring #texture #cracks #pottery #chalk #flow #carvedwood #carvingwood #carved #woodveneer
A few more process shots of the stunning low cabin A few more process shots of the stunning low cabinet made here at the school by our 50 week student Guy Thomson @guy_thomson_design . In these shots you can see some of the work that went into making the back panel. Making it flat would be to easy for Guy. He wanted it shaped like the front of the doors. But flipped. The finish is a spray on metal then polished. . . . #lowcabinet #bronzework #cncmachining #cncrouter #cabinetmaker #woodworkschool #woodart #woodartist #furnituremakingschool #furnituremaking #craft #craftsmanship #handskills #finefurniture #bespokewoodwork #handmade #cabinetmakingcourses #furnituremaker #furnituredesign #woodworking #dowoodworking #designers #designs #woodwork #oneoff #studiolife #bespokedesign #students
This cracking desk was made here at the school by This cracking desk was made here at the school by our former 50 week student Lubica Patekova @lubicapatekova . Made in walnut and stained maple with great brass detailing. There is also two drawers with an open space in the middle. . . #furnituredesigns #desk #writingdesk #brasswork #walnutwood #cabinetmakingcourses #bespoke #handmade #finefurniture #designermaker #maker #studiofurnituremakers #artcurator #gallerylife #wookworkingskills #designermaker #woodworking #woodworker #wooddesign #woodcraft #craftsman #furnituremaking #bespokefurnituredesign
Our former student Richard Warmisham @madeby68ltd Our former student Richard Warmisham @madeby68ltd designed and made a box that houses two Mont Blanc pens. A secret compartment stores two ink refills. Made from 5300 year old bog oak and sterling silver. . . . . #cabinetmakingcourses #montblancpen #silverandwood #cabinetmaker #woodworkschool #woodart #woodartist #furnituremakingschool #craftsmanship #handskills #handmade #cabinetmakingcourses #woodworking #dowoodworking #designers #designs #woodwork #woodart #oneoff #studiolife #bespokedesign #students
Another look at this little box made by our former Another look at this little box made by our former 50 week student Willson @wilson_law . Made in Bog oak and rippled sycamore. . . . . . #woodenbox #jewelrybox #cabinetmaker #furnituredesign #furnituremaker #bogoak #bogoakdesign #bogoakbox #furnitureschool
This absolutely stunning piece was designed and ma This absolutely stunning piece was designed and made here at the school by our two year student Thor @thor.design . . I crossed the English Channel on a boat from Germany in Summer 2016, and when I first saw the massive white cliffs emerging from the sea like huge walls, it was intriguing and threatening at the same time. This was my first sight and first impression of the UK. I couldn’t stop staring at them, and how they changed colour and texture along the way. Since then, I’ve spent a lot of time among the cliffs, exploring, studying and trying to understand them, but mainly just sitting in their presence. It’s the contrast between solid rock, the feeling of the unstable cracked ground that might collapse at any moment, and the calmness of the sea that draws me. . . This piece is made up from 958 layers of English Sycamore veneer. Then shaped by hand. I try to work with local materials wherever possible. The stunning vase was made by my parents, @uri.moori and @nurit_rothschild_nri and sent to me from Israel. . . . #cliffs #white #blue #design #designer #woodworking #bespoke #bespokefurniture #bespokedesign #negetivespace #drama #harmony #layers #sea #craftmanship #crafts #creative #creativity #exploring #texture #cracks #pottery #chalk #flow #carvedwood #carvingwood #carved #woodveneer
A few more detail shots of this sideboard with end A few more detail shots of this sideboard with end grain veneer doors. Made here at the school by our former 50 week student Andrew Strickland @andrew_strickland_woodwork . . #oaksideboard #endgrain #lovewoodworking #sideboard #wood #design #designer #bogoak #brownoak #brass #furnitureschool #furnituredesign #bespoke #finewoodworking #dowoodworking #furnituremakingcourses #furniture #handmade #students #studentswork
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Testimonials

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
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
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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