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Gift Vouchers – Xmas is Coming!

Looking for an unusual Christmas gift or experience?
Why not buy a course gift voucher for a loved one this year? The vouchers can be for any amount and the recipient can redeem it against any course here at robinson house studio. Weekend courses start at £295.
More details here: marcfish.co.uk/gift-vouchers.

Weekend Courses

  • Carbon Fibre and Composites Weekend Class

    This course provides hands-on experience of the sophisticated techniques used in the composites industry. Next course date: TBC Cost £400.

  • Cricket Table
    Derek Jones at Robinson House Studio

    Next Course: 15th – 16th – 17th Feb 2023. 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.

  • French Polishing with Derek Jones

    Next course: 19th July 2022 £195. 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.

  • Introduction to Hand Tools for Furniture Making
    Marc Fish's tool board

    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: Date TBC Cost: £195

  • 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: 2022 Dates TBC Cost: £295

  • Laminating Weekend Class

    Next courses: TBC. Cost: £295 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.

  • 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: TBC Cost: £295

  • Make a Wooden Hand Plane with Theo Cook
    How to make a wooden hand plane weekend

    Next course: 8th-10th July 2022, 3 days. £400 Learn how to make a wooden plane. This will involve skills such as bandsawing, routing, drilling, shaping with a spokeshave, sanding and finishing.

  • Making Jigs & Templates
    Andrew Strickland RHS cabinet making student

    Next Course: Date TBC. Jig and template-making one day course, £195.00 Learn how to make your own jigs and templates at this one-day course with Robinson House Studio’s 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.

  • Making the Perfect Dovetails Weekend Class

    Next Course Dates: 25th – 26th June 2022 & 19th – 20th November 2022. 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: £295.

  • 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.

  • Steam Bending with Charlie Whinney – 1 Day

    Next course: 23rd July 2022 Cost: £240 – 1 day Steam bending is an ancient woodworking process which is found on every continent.

  • Veneering One Day Course
    Josh-Wilton-box-RHS-student

    Next course: TBC, £195 for one day course. This one-day introductory course is designed to help attendees understand and apply different approaches to veneering.

  • Wood Carving with the Wood Warlock
    Dickie Baugh, the Wood Warlock, woodcarver

    Next Course: 25th – 26th June 2022, 3rd – 4th December 2022. Cost £295. We are delighted to have Dickie join us to offer would be woodcarvers chance to explore this ancient art form with a master of the craft.

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Course Booking T&Cs

Please ensure you have read the Terms and Conditions for booking courses before making a payment:

Booking-Terms-and-Conditions.pdf.

Students' Work

Student work at robinson house studio

View some of the stunning student work produced at robinson house studio.

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Testimonials

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
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
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
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
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

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robinson house studio,
Unit E1 & 2 Eastside Business Park,
Beach Road, Newhaven,
East Sussex. BN9 0FB

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Some beautiful pastel coloured veneers chosen by @ Some beautiful pastel coloured veneers chosen by @dylanapivor for one of his projects whilst studying with us on our 50 weeks Design and makers' Course @robinsonhousestudio 

I shall post a picture of his finished piece over the next couple of days so keep your eyes peeled to see how these veneers have been used to create a stunning bespoke piece of fine furniture.

We are lucky enough to have great suppliers in veneers @mundyveneer  and @capitalcrispinveneer in the Uk, are both great sources for all types of wood veneers dyed or natural. Check them both out 
https://www.mundyveneer.com
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If you want to learn about wood veneering we run a course here at the school, get in touch or subscribe via our website to our newsletter to get all up to date courses.

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We have a two day woodcarving weekend coming up in We have a two day woodcarving weekend coming up in June with The wood warlock here at 'robinson house studio'.

The two day course on the 25th - 26th June will give you the opportunity to finish a beautiful wood carving you will learn all the skills to carry this skill on at home. The wood warlock has many years of experience teaching wood carving and it is sure to be a very enjoyable weekend.

Why not try carving a wooden spoon.

The price of the course is £295 and can be booked on via our website.

@annadugard is pictured here using her hand skills to  carve a seahorse during her wood carving course here at 'robinson house studio'

@christopherwdesign can be seen in the second image carving a traditional wooden spoon

To book your place just visit our website.

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These beautifully handcrafted side tables made by These beautifully handcrafted side tables made by
@tongfurnituremaker James Tong.

Made from Swiss Pear and Oak, they have a classic  style to them, with  beautiful dovetail detailing on the drawers. They definitely would look very lovely in any classic interior setting.

James has been able to use the skills that he has learnt over the year of training with us to create these beautiful bespoke pieces.

James will be finishing his training with us and has decided to  rent a bench space with us to carry on with his love for making fine furniture. We wish you all the best in your new career as a furniture maker and will continue to support you as you start your own business. 

Any enquires or commissions please do send your interest to James via DM @tongfurnituremaker or if you want to support him with his next step do give him a follow on instagram and watch his creative journey from graduate to maker.

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We have a french polishing course with Derek Jones We have a french polishing course with Derek Jones coming up soon on the 19th July. Don't miss this chance to further your woodworking finishing skills.

Derek Jones has a wealth of experience and is also the author of French Polishing, Finishing & Restoring Using Traditional 
Techniques.

The cost of the one day course is £195 

You can book straight on to the course via our website.

https://marcfish.co.uk/french-polishing-with-derek-jones/

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This stunning Laminated oak coffee table was made This stunning Laminated oak coffee table was made at the workshop by Chris Whateley as his final piece for his 50 week furniture making course with us.

@christopherwdesign

The workshop has become renowned for its us of the technique of laminating using the quality products of @airpressdevelopments  to create these fantastic curves. check them out they sell many other accessories.

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This lovely whiskey cabinet was designed and made This lovely whiskey cabinet was designed and made by former 50 weeks student Tom Darby @tom.darby.design 

It was made in brown oak, rippled maple, copper and gold leaf. 

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Spotlight on to Jed Corbet @jed_designermaker who Spotlight on to Jed Corbet @jed_designermaker who graduated from our 50 week Furniture makers and designers course last year, pictured with his amazing coffee table, Jed is now working for the world renowned Silverlining Company that is based in Wrexham, Jed was one of the youngest students that we have had to join us and had decided that he would train with us instead of going to university with the view to securing a job with Silverlining back near his home town. Well he did get the job at Silverlining, well done Jed it's so good to see how well our students do after training with us.
'Norman' This lovely gin cabinet made by @luscott 'Norman'

This lovely gin cabinet made by @luscottdesign as her final piece.

"This gin cabinet will always mean a great deal to me. My final project at Robinson House Studio. "

Lu is now off on her next adventure working for an amazing company ........details to follow well done Lu!

Made from oak and with cane detail on the doors and copper handles.

A lovely cabinet to keep a nice supply of good quality Gin in, who doesn't like a nice Gin and tonic?

 #furnitureschool #luxury #woodfinishes #interiors #bespokefurniture #craftsmanship #interior #design #designer #finefurniture #furnituredesigner #finewoodworking #style #decor #interiorstyling #gin
The Checkerboard is the trend for interior items t The Checkerboard is the trend for interior items this 2022 Spring.

Right on trend..........

Showcasing this beautifully handcrafted chessboard and box by James Stanbridge @stanbridgej_maker who recently graduated from our fine furniture making school.

Made in sycamore and Velcromat with bleached and dyed rippled sycamore veneer staggered between multiple layers of glass. 

This chessboard is to be admired and displayed as well as played and would look world class in any home. This was @stanbridgej_maker  first project whilst completing his training with us at robinson house studio and we think he did a really good job, a very beautiful bespoke handcrafted finished piece.

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