Bespoke
If you have very specific requirements and or time constraints, please contact us directly to discuss a tailor-made programme so you can learn fine furniture making and woodworking skills to suit your lifestyle.
Past programmes have included:
A focus on tool sharpening and honing your hand skills.
College leavers wanting some experience in a commercial setting.
Portfolio development before pursuing a making job.
Building a design identity.
Design and making advice on a specific project.
Advanced machining techniques.
Specific processes e.g steaming bending or laminating.
The duration of our bespoke courses are extremely flexible from 1 week to 1 year. This can also be undertaken using a variety of different attendance patterns. This mode of study is also very beneficial for international students who are looking for a course length that can be matched with visa restrictions.
Accommodation
A list of accommodation providers can be found on our surroundings page. If you require assistance arranging suitable accommodation please contact us
Terms and conditions
Should the course you select be full, you will be given the option of joining our waiting list.
When you reserve a place we will then email you confirmation. We ask you for a non-refundable deposit of half the course fees. The balance will be due six weeks prior to start.
If at the time of booking, the course starts within six weeks, we will ask you for the full amount.
We will then send you a receipt, a list of course requirements and accommodation suggestions.
Cancellations and refunds: In line with your statutory rights, we offer a 14 day cancellation period from the date that you purchased your course. Cancellations outside of the statutory period are non refundable.
Bespoke experience
Asmau Musa Wada - course duration - 4 weeks
Asmau joined us from Nigeria where she is setting up a company designing and making beds. She wanted an overview on the making processes and machines needed to set up her workshop.
"We visited a range of large workshops and a factory which used CNC machines. Now I know about different types of wood and how the beds will be made. I've been designing a range of beds and I have a list of the machines I need. It's been a very worthwhile four weeks.”
Andrew Owen - course duration - 3 months
Having studied an HND in 'Furniture Studies' at Bucks College, Andrew wanted to hone his skills, and build upon his portfolio before finding himself a potential employer.
"My 3 month bespoke course allowed me to continue directly from where I left off at college, taking my work to the next level, in a commercial workshop environment. I learnt lots from watching the team working on commissions, which gave me something to aspire to!”
