I would like to introduce my first completed project - the "Tawny" bedside cabinet. The "Tawny" improves significantly upon the usefulness and practicality of existing bedside cabinet designs by offering multiple shelves which are open on three sides.
-
-
First Build, and the Woodworker’s Curse
It's official. I have built a cabinet. It may only be the same pine cabinet that every other student also has to make as part of the course, but it's mine, and it's my first build. But something else I have discovered is the woodworker's curse: the curse of knowing all of the mistakes that are within your piece.
-
Playing the Long Game 2
Two hundred rings. That's how many I was able to count in the ash tree that was to be milled at the mother-in-law's farm.
-
Anti Copying in Design
I am proud to be a member and support the aims and objectives of the trade organisation ACID (Anti Copying in Design). All of my and Chapelhill Fine Furniture designs are supported by ACID through their IP Databank and ACID Marketplace.
-
Lockdown competition
Whilst we have not been able to be in the workshop since Christmas, the school has still been keeping us busy with online lectures and a competition! The brief: design a contemporary bedside cabinet for a (fictional) boutique hotel based near Gifford.
-
Playing the Long Game
Milling and seasoning your own wood is not a quick way to make furniture. But it's probably a very satisfying way.
-
Before Chippendale
Want a summary of my pre-Chippendale woodworking 'career'? What will I be able to make post-Chippendale?
-
My Home (for 9 months)
The Chippendale school will be my home for the 9 month duration of the course, but why do I feel so comfortable here?
-
Why the Change?
To heavily paraphrase a friend: “It is never too late to have another career“.
-
Social Media – tick!
Social Media - done! My first Instagram post has been made, and this is my first official 'blog' post.
