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Booking now for the 12 week, 24 week and 50 week
Long Furniture Design & Makers’ Courses
Next start date 05th September 2022.

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2022 Course Dates:

Our long courses intakes are January, May & September. Occasionally we can take students outside these intake dates. If you wanted to ‘try before you buy’ we offer a very popular ‘Taster Week’ at £650 which is refunded on booking a long course. The November 2022 Taster Week is booking now.

We have a variety of Weekend Classes running in 2022 and a few dates in place for 2023. More TBC shortly.

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

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Long Courses

  • 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: 14th March & 5th September 2022 | Cost £7,500.

  • 12 Week Summer School 2023
    12 week courses

    The summer school course, 2023 (dates TBC), is intended as an introduction to furniture making and covers all the basic skills needed to become a successful maker. After the course you will only need practice, determination, and imagination! Cost £7,500.

  • 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: 14th March & 5th September 2022 | Cost £12,500.

  • 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: 14th March & 5th September 2022 | Cost […]

  • 50 Week Furniture Making Only Course
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    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: 14th March & 5th September 2022 | Cost £18,000.

  • Advanced 50 Week Furniture Design & Makers’ Course
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    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: 14th March & 5th September […]

One Week Taster Course

  • An Introduction to Handtools and Furniture Making
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    Next course: 14th – 18th November 2022. 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

  • Make a Wooden Hand Plane with Theo Cook
  • Steam Bending with Charlie Whinney – 1 Day
  • French Polishing with Derek Jones
  • Wood Finishing Weekend Class
  • Making the Perfect Dovetails Weekend Class
  • Wood Carving with the Wood Warlock
  • Making Jigs & Templates
  • Laminating Weekend Class
  • Veneering One Day Course
  • Carbon Fibre and Composites Weekend Class
  • Japanese Toolbox with Derek Jones
  • Cricket Table
  • Make A Six Board Chest with Derek Jones
  • Introduction to Hand Tools for Furniture Making
  • Spindle Moulding Weekend Class
  • Wood Machining Weekend Class

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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

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
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
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
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
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
During my time at Robinson house studio I learnt how to combine traditional making techniques with modern design.
Dan Ryder Cook

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

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A few shots of the weekend dovetail making course A few shots of the weekend dovetail making course last weekend. Over the two days they are tough many different skills needed to make very accurate dovetails. All taught to them by master craftsman and senior tutor here at the school Theo Cook @theo__cook . For the next dovetail course please see our website for more dates and other short and long courses we run. . One of the hardest woodworking joints out there. . #dovetails #cabinetmaker #woodworkschool #furnituremakingschool #furnituremaking #craft #craftsmanship #handskills #finefurniture #handmade #cabinetmakingcourses #furnituremaker #furnituredesign #woodworking #dowoodworking #designer #design #woodwork #woodart
This stunning and complex drinks cabinet was made This stunning and complex drinks cabinet was made here @robinsonhousestudio by our former student Mike Ross @mike_ross_bespoke . On the outside is rippled sycamore and figured eucalyptus veneers with aluminium inlay. Then a high gloss lacquer finish. The base is a spray on aluminium finish then polished. The Interior of bleached lacewood, solid aluminium shelves, and marble top. . . #drinkscabinet #design #bespoke #woodworking #handskills #furnitureschool #craftsmanship #handcrafted #interiors #cabinetmaker #bespokefurniture #furnituredesigner #graduate #luxury #designer #finefurniture #bespokedesign #marbletop #metalinlay
So proud of ex student @krislamba very surprised t So proud of ex student @krislamba very surprised to see his work @masterpiece a very talented maker and artist. This is a massive achievement for any artist. There are 27 vetting committees judging what pieces get exhibited so this is a great accolade.
At last we can reveal Marc’s Mokume Gane install At last we can reveal Marc’s Mokume Gane installation @masterpiecefair on @sarahmyerscoughgallery booth. It all looks amazing now it is installed. Please come along and visit booth 206.
Great opportunity!!! Designer maker Marc Fish is Great opportunity!!! Designer maker Marc Fish is offering a three month internship within his design workshop that is based in Newhaven, on the beautiful South coast of England. If you have recently graduated from a woodworking or furniture making course this is a great first step and a great opportunity to fully immerse yourself in a contemporary groundbreaking workshop. This could be the opportunity that you have been looking for. We would love to hear from you, please send an email to info@marcfish.co.uk to register your interest. Open to UK based applicants. #sculpture #design #installations #artist #graduate #furnitureschooluk #handskills #woodcraft #furnituremaking #finefurniture #woodworker #tools #craft #workshop #training #bespokefurniture #luxury #design #contemporaryfurniture #developement #art #internship #learn #interiors #contemporaryfurniture #design
This beautiful bespoke tea box is made from the mo This beautiful bespoke tea box is made from the most amazing black bog oak with its distinctive dark colour which comes from the wood having been preserved and subfossilised in the bog for many years in Norfolk. The box has a hand carved spoon that slots into the inside of the top. The emerald green in the inside of the box really does look beautiful against the dark black wood. This Absolutely stunning box was made by Laura Schmitt @fraumitholz whilst completing her 50 week training with us at 'robinson house studio'. #designer #design #box #teabox旅人洋行 #bogoak #furniture #furnituredesigner #interiors #sculpture #art #decohome #style #luxury #maker #home #mastercraft #craft #woodworking #wood #woodworker #tea #bespoke #create #spoon #carving #unique
This beautiful chair made here @robinsonhousestudi This beautiful chair made here @robinsonhousestudio furniture school by our 50 week student Ian Burnell @ianburnelldesigns The Spitfire Mk. Vb lounge chair. Made from fumed English oak and a hand woven paper cord seat. This particular chair is a carbon negative version in the chair series. The chair features hand carved arm rests and a steam bent back rest which is unique to the carbon negative, VOC free version shown here. We think that Ian has done a pretty good job with this bespoke handcrafted chair and its pretty comfortable too with the handwoven cord. #design #interiordesign #furniture #homedesign #inspiration #designinspiration #interior #luxurydesign #interiorarchitecture #architecture #furnituredesign #interiorinspiration #designinteriors #designconcept #livinginspo #moodboard #interiormoodboard #interiortrend #decorate #decohome #decoinspiration #interiorismo #interior1234 #handmadefurniture end #midcenturymodern #midcentury #chairtag #loungechair #chair
This lovely bookcase was made by @stanbridgej_make This lovely bookcase was made by @stanbridgej_maker whilst on our 50 weeks Furniture Design and makers' course. The bookcase is made using Oak veneers which are covering a flexi ply substrate with laminated oak lippings with a bleached inside. #woodworker #woodworking #finefurniture #furnituredesigner #contemporaryfurniture #training #furnitureschool #oak #instagramwoodworkers #Graduates #maker #architecture #sculpture #veneers #home #decohome
Alumni Spotlight !!! Where are they now ? Today's Alumni Spotlight !!! Where are they now ? Today's student spotlight is on Ex- student Phil Gay. Phil trained with us at 'robinson house studio' and graduated after finishing a 24 week course design and makers course with us earlier this year. Phil before joining us worked in Propmaking and modelmaking before taking the leap into furniture making and designing. Phil is at the moment establishing his own furniture, sculpture and homeware company. Phil will be exhibiting at Handmade Oxford 23rd- 26th June Waterperry Gardens. Great opportunity to meet the maker and even purchase a handcrafted bespoke piece or designer homeware, so if your looking to commission or have some ideas for an individual piece for your home do get in contact with Phil and support him as he builds his own successful business. You can direct message Phil via instagram @timber_robot_studio or have a look at his website www.timberrobotstudio.com #woodworking #woodworker #training #craftsmanship #furnitureschool #furnitureschooluk #bespokefurniture #contemporaryfurniture #finefurniture #furnituredesigner #bespokedesign #dowoodworking
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