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John Makepeace OBE and Marc Fish in Conversation

Crafted Conservation: John Makepeace OBE and Marc Fish
The artists introduce their practices, both deeply rooted in experimental material science. With thanks to Sarah Myerscough and her gallery.

The Design Edit, Sept. 2019

In the Newhaven studio of furniture-maker Marc Fish, Claudia Barbieri discovers how the designer bends wood to his will.

Carbon Fibre and Composites Weekend Class

This course provides hands-on experience of the sophisticated techniques used in the composites industry. Next course date: 19-20 February 2022 Cost £400.
French Polishing with Derek Jones

A weekend course on French polishing with shellac, run by Derek Jones, editor for Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine Next course: 2022 dates TBC Price: £295
Introduction to Hand Tools for Furniture Making

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: 12th February 2022 Cost: £295
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

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. Next course: 14-15 May 2022, 09-10 July 2022. Cost: £295
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

Learn how to make a wooden plane. This will involve skills such as bandsawing, routing, drilling, shaping with a spokeshave, sanding and finishing. Next course date: 1-3 July 2022 This a 3 day course. Cost: £400
Making Jigs & Templates

Next Course: 28th May 2022. 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

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 Next course: 02-03 April 2022
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

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

This one-day introductory course is designed to help attendees understand and apply different approaches to veneering. Next Course: 16th April 2022, £195 for one day course.
Wood Carving with the Wood Warlock

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. Next Course Dates: Spring 2022 date TBC, 3rd – 4th December 2022. Cost £295.
Wood Finishing Weekend Class

An ideal course for anyone who wants to learn more about finishing techniques and get some practical, hands-on experience. Next course dates: 26-27 March 2022, 29-30 October 2022. Cost: £295