Progression

The school's aim is to give students the skills, confidence and business acumen to succeed in their chosen career, whether that is in furniture design, antique furniture restoration or as a specialist in a museum or professional workshop.

“Our ambition is to help each student turn their hobby into a successful career or business,” explains Anselm Fraser, the school’s principal.

That is why the school places as much emphasis on professional development as it does on woodworking skills and design theory. And it supports international students who want to improve their written and spoken English.

Over the years students have gone on to set up their own business, some close to the school such as former student of the year Fiona Campbell who works in Edinburgh, others abroad, such as John Arrowsmith who set up his Hardwood Furniture company in France.

Others such as Emily Greenberg have gone on to further study before starting their career, and some have gone on to work in leading workshops.

 

The students section offers more examples of what students can do after completing professional furniture course.