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Fine Furniture Maker

Staveley
Introductory
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Starts April 2025 Full-time In person

Overview

A wonderfully intense, fun and creative course devoted to building high level furniture making skills through the creation of beautiful pieces of fine furniture designed by award winning furniture designer Will Acland. No formal qualifications or previous woodworking experience are required but a passion and energy for learning new skills are a must. Embark on a transformative 12-week journey into the world of fine furniture making with our expertly curated program. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned woodworker, this course is guaranteed to ignite your passion and elevate your craftsmanship to new heights. From mastering essential woodworking techniques to creating intricate pieces like a stunning cabinet with a traditional piston-fit drawer, this course is the ultimate opportunity to immerse yourself in the art of furniture making and accelerate your skill development like never before. The is an exclusive chance to unleash your creativity and achieve your making ambitions in record time!

Waters Acland

Fine Furniture Maker

Course Highlights

At a glance

  • In just 12 weeks our students have focussed intently on a perfect combination of traditional hand skills, the use of both portable and fixed power tools / machines as well as traditional and contemporary furniture making techniques.
  • And the results are there for all to see. A series of beautifully made pieces of fine furniture. Designed to bring joy for generations. Designed to aid the teaching of high level furniture making skills.
  • Designed and then made to act as reminder to all our students as to just how much they have learned. As a statement of the quality that can be achieved through that joyous combination of hard working student and dedicated teaching.
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