Fine Woodworking
& Furniture Making School

Inspirational and creative fine woodworking and furniture design and making courses, taught to an exceptionally high standard. Choose a course to suit your skill level and availability, and we’ll support you to achieve your ambitions.

ONE YEAR FNE FURNITURE DESIGNER MAKER COURSE

Take your skills to the next level

An ideal course to master fine woodworking and furniture design and making techniques. Develop your existing skills for personal use and learn from our expert tutors how to start your own business.

Carve a new direction

  • Idyllic Somerset location

  • First class reputation

  • Award winning tutors

  • Friendly environment

  • Precision skillset

  • Exploring creative potential

  • Learn lifelong skills

  • Belong to a supportive community

Watch our film and listen to our students’ experiences.

Student gallery

Discover and nurture your own unique creative potential and design style. Our students often achieve standards that surpass their initial expectations, progressing to start their own fine furniture businesses.

  • High end furniture makers

    “Williams & Cleal have an excellent reputation within the industry and we have no hesitation in continuing to recommend them to both prospective students and industry professionals.”

    JOHN HAMPTON | ARTICHOKE LTD

  • One year fine furniture designer maker student

    “Williams & Cleal Furniture gave me all the tools to start out on my own, and remain the foundation and heritage on which the business grows.”

    CHRISTOPHER BURLEY | HELICONIA FURNITURE

  • Short course student

    “It is a fantastic course for both beginners and experienced woodworkers. Students are given a clear, well though out project, designed to learn hand skills and put them into practice.”

    HEATHER BONE | ONE WEEK INTRODUCTION TO FINE FURNITURE COURSE

We have links with some of the UK’s most established organisations in furniture making, design and craft.

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View fullsize Student Hugh Walker has recently finished this stunning piece made in oak. In collaboration with our exceptionally talented wood carving tutor Lizzy Taylor. A winning pair of craftspeople! #finefurniture #finefurnituremaking #finefurnituremaker #de
View fullsize Well done to the students who joined us on our recent one week course. Designed to give them the time and opportunity to experience the world of fine woodworking and furniture design. They learnt all the fundamental skills and techniques used to make
View fullsize In furniture design, subtle details and exceptional craftsmanship quietly endure the test of time. These meticulous touches, from precision hand work to durable materials, ensure longevity and resilience both practically and visually. Quietly endur
View fullsize @qestcraft apprentice and @heritagecrafts scholar Hannah Girvan @sunturned joined us recently to further her skills and to make ‘THE WIDE ARSED CHAIR’. Made entirely of Devon Oak and Ash firewood offcuts, that were due to be burnt, with t
View fullsize We think that a personal work bench space can be a haven of joy, productivity, and can cultivate imagination. It serves as a refuge from daily demands, allowing students to explore ideas freely. The time spent at the bench can provide a sanctuary whe