Felix Wells Testimonial for Robinson House Studio & Marc Fish Fine Furniture Courses |

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.

Video testimonial with student Felix Wells

An Introduction to Handtools and Furniture Making →

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
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. […]

Carbon Fibre and Composites Weekend Class

This course provides hands-on experience of the sophisticated techniques used in the composites industry.
Next course: 11-12 May 2019
Price: £400 View details
French Polishing with Derek Jones

A weekend course on French polishing with shellac, run by Derek Jones, editor for Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine
Next course: TBA
Price: £295 View details
Introduction to Hand Tools for Furniture Making

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: 27-28 April 2019, 5-6 October 2019
Cost: £295 View details
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: TBA
Cost: £295 View details
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: 22-23 June 2019
Cost: £295 View details
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: TBA
Cost: £295 View details
Make a Skateboard

Make your own skateboard, and take home a finished deck that’s ready to have trucks mounted.
Next course date: TBA
Cost: £295 + £50 for materials View details
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: 13-14 July 2019
Cost: £295 View details
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.
Next course: 6-7 April 2019, 14-15 Sept. 2019. Cost: £295 View details
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. View details
Steam Bending with Charlie Whinney – 1 Day

Steam bending is an ancient woodworking process which is found on every continent.
Next course date: TBA
Cost: £240 – 1 day View details
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: TBA
Cost: £295 View details
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: 16-17 March 2019, 09-10 November 2019
Cost: £295 View details
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: TBA
Cost: £295 View details