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Veneer Transformed: The Art of Sculptural Lamination

Veneer Laminations: Making a Sculptural Lamp with Marc Fish

Next Course: 7th-11th Dec. 2026. In this fun and informative workshop, students learn to transform thin veneers into flowing, three-dimensional forms that balance structure with delicacy. Cost: £995.00

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Student Elliott Butterwick's flooded fens console table

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19 Week Furniture Design & Makers Course

Students at Robinson House Studio, Newhaven with Theo Cook and Marc Fish as tutors

The new 19 weeks course has been specifically designed for students who want to learn the core skills of traditional and contemporary furniture design and making. You will guided through several set projects that teach you to create furniture of exceptional standard.
Cost: £14,500.
Deposit £6,000 to secure your place.

RHS awarded SCQF’s highly regarded Level 8

50 week student Laura at her bench at robinson house studio

We are proud to announce our course has been SCQF credit-rated by Qualifications Scotland. robinson house studio‘s popular 50 Week Furniture Design and Makers’ course qualification opens more opportunities for students wishing to study furniture design and making. Completion of

John Makepeace OBE and Marc Fish in Conversation

Crafted Conservation: John Makepeace OBE and Marc Fish
The artists introduce their practices, both deeply rooted in experimental material science. With thanks to Sarah Myerscough and her gallery.

The Design Edit, Sept. 2019

In the Newhaven studio of furniture-maker Marc Fish, Claudia Barbieri discovers how the designer bends wood to his will.

Carbon Fibre and Composites Weekend Class

Next course: Oct. 24th & 25th, 2026 + Feb. 6th & 7th, 2027. This course provides hands-on experience of the sophisticated techniques used in the composites industry. Cost £540. Tutor: Theo Cook.
French Polishing with Derek Jones

Next course: 14th May 2027. A one day course on French polishing with shellac, run by Derek Jones, once editor of Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine and author of French Polishing, Finishing & Restoring Using Traditional Techniques. Cost £150.
Introduction to Hand Tools for Furniture Making

Next course: dates TBA. Covering hand tools, there will be practical sessions on planing, sawing and chiseling – forming the ideal starting point for cutting and fitting accurate joints. Cost: TBA. Tutor: Theo Cook.
Japanese Toolbox with Derek Jones

Next course dates TBA. Japanese style joinery can be extremely complicated but there are occasions when simplicity and function come together to make the perfect form. Cost: £350. Tutor: Derek Jones.
Laminating Weekend Class

Next course: 5th & 6th Dec. 2026 and 29th & 30th May 2027. 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. Cost: £350. Tutor: Marc Fish.
Make a Cricket Table

Next course: TBA. This course is taught by expert maker Derek Jones. The key principles for building a cricket table are simplicity, necessity and ingenuity. Using just two types of joint it’s possible to create a robust structure from almost any species of wood that can be used to make a variety of different pieces of furniture.
Make A Six Board Chest with Derek Jones

Next course dates TBA. 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. Cost: £350. Tutor: Derek Jones.
Make a Wooden Hand Plane with Theo Cook

Next course: TBA. Learn how to make a wooden plane. This will involve skills such as band-sawing, routing, drilling, shaping with a spokeshave, sanding and finishing. A 3 day course. Cost: £595. Tutor: Theo Cook.
Making Jigs & Templates

Next course: date TBA. Learn how to make your own jigs and templates at this one-day course with 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. Cost: TBC.
Making the Perfect Dovetails Weekend Class

Next course: 14th & 15th Nov. 2026 | 20th & 21st March 2027. 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: £350.
Marquetry with Audrey Fasquelle

Next course: 27th Nov. 2026. We’re delighted to offer a Marquetry ONE day course taught by Audrey Fasquelle, a highly experienced craftsperson and recognised as a Master Furniture Maker for her marquetry work by the Furniture Makers Company. Cost: £195.
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Spindle Moulding Weekend Class

Next course: dates TBA. The spindle moulder is a versatile machine – we cover safe use and setup, rebating, shaping, using formers, tenons, power feeds, jig making, and guarding. Cost: £350. Tutor: Derek Jones.
Staked Stool with Derek Jones

Next course: dates TBA. This three day course takes you through completing a three-legged stool. Using through-tenoned construction (now known as “staked”construction) is a skill worth learning for any furniture maker. Three legs instead of four means the stool will never wobble, no matter what floor it’s sitting on, the mortise layout is simple, and, of course, there’s one less leg to make! Cost: £350. Tutor: Derek Jones.