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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.

Video testimonial with student Felix Wells
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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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This veneered oak coffee table was designed and ma This veneered oak coffee table was designed and made by our former 50 week student Chris. Many of our students come to the school to tryout a bit of laminating. And Chris really tested himself on this one and did an amazing job. 
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A nice shot of the dovetails and details on a writ A nice shot of the dovetails and details on a writing desk made by our former 50 week student Michael Tellings. 
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A nice shot of this whisky cabinet made here at th A nice shot of this whisky cabinet made here at the school by our former 50 week students Tom Darby @Tom.darby.furniture 
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Here’s James one of Marc’s @marcfishdesign mak Here’s James one of Marc’s @marcfishdesign makers working on a new project. The Adhesion console table. Made up from laminated walnut veneers. 
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This occasional table with drawer was made by our This occasional table with drawer was made by our former student Gavin Young @gjryoung 
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This stunning box was designed and made here at th This stunning box was designed and made here at the school by our former student Dylan @dylanapivor 
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This folding backgammon box was made here at the s This folding backgammon box was made here at the school by our former 50 week student Chris Whateley @christopherwdesign He used rippled  sycamore and macassar ebony. .
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This has got to be one of our favourite pieces mad This has got to be one of our favourite pieces made here at the school. A collectors cabinet designed and made by our former 50 week student Laurent @laurentpeacock 
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Just love this shot of a low table designed and ma Just love this shot of a low table designed and made by our former 50 week student James Linard @jameslinardfurniture 
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Testimonials

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
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
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
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
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

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