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Email: info@marcfish.co.uk.

Our 12 to 50 week Long Furniture Design & Makers’ Courses, next start 22nd April 2024.
The SQA have credit rated our popular 50 Week Furniture Design and Makers’ course at SCQF Level 8. Read more.
We are open and Covid-19 secure – read more here.

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Luke Evans, 50 week student from Australia, robinson house studio

Luke Evans, 50 week student from Australia, robinson house studio

Luke Evans, 50 week student from Australia, robinson house studio

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2023/24 Course Dates:

Our next long course intake begins 22nd April 2024. Occasionally we can take students outside these intake dates. If you wanted to ‘try before you buy’ we offer a very popular ‘Taster Week’ at £650 which is refunded on booking a long course.

We have a variety of Weekend Classes running this year.

Looking for gift vouchers to purchase for our short courses?

Please email us if you have any questions. Include your ‘phone number too please!

SCQF’s Level 8 for 50 Week Course

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications FrameworkWe 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.

Long Courses 2024

  • 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
    Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) have credit rated our popular 50 Week Furniture Design and Makers’ course at SCQF Level 8

    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
    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. Cost £18,000.

  • Advanced 50 Week Furniture Design & Makers’ Course
    Andrew Strickland RHS cabinet making student

    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.

  • Need further info? Or interested in visiting us?
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    Do get in touch with any of the team here at RHS If you have any questions regarding any of the courses please contact Jo our administrator or Theo our senior tutor here:Email: admin@marcfish.co.uk.Or Tel: +4401273 513611. If you’d like to speak to Marc Fish please email him here: info@marcfish.co.uk.

  • Theo Cook in Profile – ‘Undoubtedly a singularly gifted and knowledgeable individual’

    Undoubtedly a singularly gifted and knowledgeable individual, it is reassuring to know that someone like Theo Cook is instructing and inspiring the next generation of furniture makers in their craft, as Martin Pim-Keirle discovers here.

  • Why study in Sussex | Trips to London

    If you’re thinking about taking a course in furniture design and furniture making, it’s a good idea to take into account the location of the school. It’s such an important factor, since you’ll be living there for a considerable amount of time (we’ve already written about how great it is to be so close to Brighton), but also because it dictates what kind of extra-curricular things you can do.

  • Why study in Sussex | Brighton
    deck chairs on Brighton beach

    It’s not just about the course, it’s also about the lifestyle surrounding that course – where you’ll be living, and how you’ll spend your time outside of the workshop. Chances are you’re taking a course that lasts at least a few months, and you don’t want to put your life on hold for that time.

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 121Kb

One Week Taster Course

  • An Introduction to Handtools and Furniture Making
    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.

Weekend Classes

  • Wood Carving with the Wood Warlock
  • Wood Finishing Weekend Class
  • Making the Perfect Dovetails Weekend Class
  • Carbon Fibre and Composites Weekend Class
  • Laminating Weekend Class
  • Steam Bending with Charlie Whinney – 1 Day
  • Make a Wooden Hand Plane with Theo Cook
  • Making Jigs & Templates
  • Introduction to Hand Tools for Furniture Making
  • Veneering One Day Course
  • Spindle Moulding Weekend Class
  • Wood Machining Weekend Class
  • French Polishing with Derek Jones
  • Staked Stool with Derek Jones
  • Make a Cricket Table
  • Japanese Toolbox with Derek Jones

Students' Work

James Dabell's cabinet made at marc fish

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

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Testimonials

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 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
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… Read more
Thibaut Degenne

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Unit E1 & 2 Eastside Business Park,
Beach Road, Newhaven,
East Sussex. BN9 0FB – N.B. some sat-nav maps have the wrong location for our postcode! Be sure to check it takes you to our address.

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Students on our long courses have a morning of dra Students on our long courses have a morning of drawing classes once a week for the next 6 weeks. 
Having some sketching ability is very useful when it comes to designing.
Most design development start by putting ideas onto paper 
#furnitureschool #sketching #drawing #deaigning
A beautiful console designed and made by @george_s A beautiful console designed and made by @george_stewart_design whilst completing his design and makers course with us earlier this year. Really like the slick curves of this piece looks great in its new home. Well done George !👏.
Our one week students are finishing up their beaut Our one week students are finishing up their beautiful trays made on their course today. 

They have been learning a range of techniques from the absolute basics to more advanced methods of woodworking. 

This course is also a great course  to see if you would like to join our school on the Furniture designer maker course and go on to achieve a Level 8 qualification in just 50 Weeks. 

If you would like to discuss joining us and starting a new career and save your space at our award winning school do get in touch via info@marcfish.co.uk 

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A great looking console table made by one of our s A great looking console table made by one of our students Simon Corrie on our 50 Weeks design and makers furniture course @robinsonhousestudio 

Photos by @simoneldon 

If your interested in any of our courses do get in contact and book on to our courses starting in 2024 via our link in the bio . 
We run many short courses such as wood carving, steam bending. Wood finishing to name just a few. 

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A quick video of Alex @marcfishdesign using a spok A quick video of Alex @marcfishdesign using a spoke shave on the new Ethereal desk for @designmiami in December with @sarahmyerscoughgallery. 

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@torrothschild, who completed our 2 year furniture @torrothschild, who completed our 2 year furniture design and making course and now rents a work bench in our workshop, is giving a talk to our students today.
Talking about his journey of becoming a designer maker and where he finds inspiration.

Check out his work on his Instagram.

#furnitureschool #designing #journey
Beautiful tool box made in Walnut by one of our st Beautiful tool box made in Walnut by one of our students Nancy Brown. Students on our furniture design and makers course when enrolling get a list of tools that they should buy. It really is a good investment for the future. We encourage our students to buy from companies based in the UK such as @workshopheaven @classic_hand_tools and @axminstertools #handtools #furniture #design #maker #woodworker #wood #handskills #cabinet #toolbox #walnut #bespoke #interiors #courses #makersgonnamake
A look back at this cracking bedside table designe A look back at this cracking bedside table designed and made here at the future school by our graduate Jed @jed_designermaker 
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Made in solid oak then stained white. The legs were shot-blast to give them a erosion texture. The piston fit drawer has a mitred front. 
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We’re very proud to say since Jed left us he’s gone on to get a job with the prestigious @silverliningfurniture 
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#bedsidetable #oaktable #pistonfitdrawer #design #designer #woodworking
#bespoke #bespokefurniture #bespokedesign
#negetivespace 
#craftmanship  #creative #creativity 
#texture  #studiofurnituremaker  #cabinetmaker #gallery
Monday morning and Anna one of our furniture desig Monday morning and Anna one of our furniture design and making students is designing a beautiful marquetry panel for the front of her cabinet. 

If you have been thinking about joining our 50 Weeks furniture design and making course do get in touch as spaces for 2024 are filling up fast ! 

Follow  Anna @bananna_makes  to watch her furniture making journey with us @robinsonhousestudio 

Email : info@marcfish.co.uk or call us on 01273 513611 

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