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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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Written Student Testimonials

Written Student Testimonials

Here are some of the student testimonials we have collected over the years.

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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: 19-20 February 2022 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: 2022 dates TBC Price: £295

  • Introduction to Hand Tools for Furniture Making
    Marc Fish's tool board

    Covering handtools, there will be practical sessions on planing, sawing and chiseling – forming the ideal starting point for cutting and fitting accurate joints. Next course: 12th February 2022 Cost: £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: 2022 Dates 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: 14-15 May 2022, 09-10 July 2022. 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
    How to make a wooden hand plane weekend

    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: 1-3 July 2022 This a 3 day course. Cost: £400

  • Making Jigs & Templates
    Andrew Strickland RHS cabinet making student

    Next Course: 28th May 2022. Jig and template-making one day course, £195.00 Learn how to make your own jigs and templates at this one-day course with Robinson House Studio’s 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.

  • 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: 02-03 April 2022

  • 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: 23rd July 2022 Cost: £240 – 1 day

  • Veneering One Day Course
    Josh-Wilton-box-RHS-student

    This one-day introductory course is designed to help attendees understand and apply different approaches to veneering. The course covers cutting, joining and gluing veneer edges, book and slip matching, and shooting veneer to create a straight edge. 16th April 2022, £195 for one day course.

  • 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 Dates: 22nd – 23rd January 2022, 3rd – 4th December 2022. 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: 26-27 March 2022, 29-30 October 2022. Cost: £295

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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.

Students' Work

Student work at robinson house studio

View some of the stunning student work produced at robinson house studio.

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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
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
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
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
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

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robinson house studio,
Unit E1 & 2 Eastside Business Park,
Beach Road, Newhaven,
East Sussex. BN9 0FB

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Shelf with bronze bowl. Made here at the school by Shelf with bronze bowl. Made here at the school by our former 50 week student Franck @franckratier.design . . The shelf is European walnut cut to that shape on our CNC router. . The bronze finished was sprayed on by Franck at the school. Then cut back and polished to give the appearance of real bronze. . . . #carvedwood #woodcarving #Europeanwalnut #walnutwood #cncwood #metalwork #bronze #woodworking #design #studiofurniture #details #designermaker #furnitureporn #furnituredesign #furniturestudio #furnituredetails #finefurniture #designstudio
A bench in bog oak made here at the school by our A bench in bog oak made here at the school by our 50 week student Joe @joe_robinson_designs . . The seat is solid bog oak cut to that shape on our CNC router. The legs are laminated bog oak veneer. Joe had the bronze parts made by a local engineering firm. . . . #bogoak #carvedwood #woodcarving #bench #woodenbench #metalwork #bronze #woodworking #design #studiofurniture #details #designermaker #furnitureporn #furnituredesign #furniturestudio #furnituredetails #finefurniture #woodjoinery #joinerydetails #designstudio
Here’s are one year student Tom @katoinman_woodw Here’s are one year student Tom @katoinman_woodwork working on a set to Japanese dovetails. . One of the hardest woodworking joints out there. . . . #japanesewoodworking #japanesedovetail #japanesedovetails #bestigwoodworking #cabinetmaker #woodworkschool #furnituremakingschool #furnituremaking #craft #craftsmanship #handskills #finefurniture #handmade #cabinetmakingcourses #furnituremaker #furnituredesign #woodworking #dowoodworking #designer #design #woodwork #woodart #oneoff
A stunning jewellery box made by one of our studen A stunning jewellery box made by one of our students Phil @timber_robot_studio . Made from pau ferro, bog oak and holly. Using ebonised bog oak veneer to match the naturally black solid timber. Designed to be a tactile object, with crisp lines to create a striking silhouette. It uses marquetry to highlight the contrast in wood grain and colour of the three timbers. Sat up on its pedestal legs it hopefully invites itself to be picked up. . . . . #cabinetmaker #woodworkschool #woodart #woodartist #furnituremakingschool #furnituremaking #jewellerybox #craftsmanship #handskills #finefurniture #bespokewoodwork #handmade #cabinetmakingcourses #furnituremaker #furnituredesign #woodworking #dowoodworking #designers #designs #woodwork #oneoff #studiolife #bespokedesign #students
Coffee table in oak with floating end grain disc b Coffee table in oak with floating end grain disc between two layers of glass. This was designed and made here at the school by our 50 week student Guy @guydeasy . . . #coffeetable #oakwood #oakcoffeetable #furnitureschool #furniture #designer #artist #interiors #woodworkers #woodartist #creativehub #interiors #schoolfurniture #schoolfurnituredesign #bespoke #bespokeinteriors #craftsmanship #artists #designschool #woodcraft #handmade #woodworking #cabinetmaker
A look back at this stunning jewellery box made by A look back at this stunning jewellery box made by our former 50 week student Edward Preston @edwardpreston.design . Made in burr fumed oak veneer. The details are hand carved with solid sycamore under the surface of the veneer. . . . #jewelrybox #carvedwood #woodcarvings #woodcarvingart #burrwood #cabinetmaker #woodworkschool #woodart #woodartist #furnituremakingschool #furnituremaking #craft #craftsmanship #handskills #finefurniture #bespokewoodwork #handmade #cabinetmakingcourses #furnituremaker #furnituredesign #woodworking #dowoodworking #designers #designs #woodwork #woodart #oneoff #studiolife #bespokedesign #woodenbox
A chess board and box made by our 50 week student A chess board and box made by our 50 week student James @stanbridgej_maker . Made in sycamore and Velcromat with bleached and dyed rippled sycamore veneer staggered between multiple layers of glass. . James is going to make the pieces at a later date. . . #chessboard #chess #gamesboard #cabinetmaker #woodworkschool #furnituremakingschool #furnituremaking #craft #craftsmanship #handskills #finefurniture #art #bespoke #handmade #cabinetmakingcourses #furnituremaker #furnituredesign #woodworking #dowoodworking #designer #design #woodwork #woodart #oneoff #bespokedesign #student
As part of the 50 week course the students have a As part of the 50 week course the students have a week to make a scale model of a piece of furniture they like. . We thought they look so good together. . Do you recognise any of the pieces? . . . . . #woodenchair #coffeetable #furnituremodel #maquette #librarysteps #cabinetmaker #furnituremakingschool #furnituremaking #craftsmanship #handskills #finefurniture #handmade #furnituremaker #woodworking #designer #design
Bog oak & aluminium tea box made here at the schoo Bog oak & aluminium tea box made here at the school by our 50 week student Lu Scott @luscottdesign . A job well done. . . #furnituredesign #furnituremaking #furnituremakingschool #woodenbox #bogoak #bogoakbox #teabox #robinsonhousestudio #boxdesign #walnut #tamoash #lasercutting #madeinsussex #handmade #handtools #cabinetmaker #box #jewelrybox #woodenbox #woodenboxes #handmadebox #bestigwoodworking
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