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Marc Fish

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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.

Video testimonial with student Fabio Guselli
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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  – and a phone number is helpful too!

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

    This one year course is aimed at those who are looking for a big change in their life. 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. Start: January/May/September | Cost £19,000.

  • 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. Start: January/May/September | Cost £12,500.

  • 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. Start: January/May/September | Cost £7,500.

  • 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. Start: January/May/September | 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. Start: January/May/September 2018 | Cost £32,500.

  • 50 Week Furniture Making Only Course
    Marc Fish leading a talk

    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. Start: January/May/September | Cost £18,000.

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 Classes

  • Making the Perfect Dovetails Weekend Class
  • Wood Finishing Weekend Class
  • Laminating Weekend Class
  • Carbon Fibre and Composites Weekend Class
  • Steam Bending with Charlie Whinney – 1 Day
  • Make a Wooden Hand Plane with Theo Cook
  • Japanese Toolbox with Derek Jones
  • Wood Carving with the Wood Warlock
  • Make A Six Board Chest with Derek Jones
  • Wood Carving Weekend Class
  • Spindle Moulding Weekend Class
  • Wood Machining Weekend Class
  • French Polishing with Derek Jones

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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 
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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.
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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 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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 
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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 
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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.
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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.
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#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 
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Some nice studio shots of the console table design Some nice studio shots of the console table designed and made by our 50 week student Simon Corrie @comadedesign 
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The devil's in the details and our former student The devil's in the details and our former student at the school Guy Thomson really went all in on this amazing piece. 
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Just on the feet alone Guy drew on fusion 360 then 3D printed them on our printer. Then had them sand cast in bronze and polished. He then patinated them himself. 
If you haven’t spotted it the left legs are different than the right. This is to match the curves on the doors. 
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Testimonials

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 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
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
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

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