WATERS & ACLAND THE FURNITURE SCHOOL IN THE LAKE DISTRICT
The Waters and Acland Furniture School is dedicated to providing fine furniture training of exceptional quality. Our training facilities lie at the heart of our thriving commercial workshops and the workshop principal of ‘Perfection in the making’ is carried into the design and implementation of all that we offer within the furniture school. Whether you choose the one week ‘cabinet making course’ to get a feel for the quality achievable, set your sights on mastering hand skills on the ‘craftsman course’ or aim for true mastery on both the ‘master craftsman’ and ‘designer makers courses’, we have put much thought into establishing cabinet making courses that work for all. Individually tailored courses with small numbers of students and a dedicated team of time served teaching staff ensure that each student gets the attention they require, at all times.
Another ace QUIZ over at @alexrupertjohnston ‘s feed.
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This one is all about CHAIRS.
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Our students are creative which is certainly a help in these troubled times.
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If ever there was a good time to engage with social media then this is probably it. ... See MoreSee Less
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More shots of designer maker student Liyen’s awesome Mahjong table.
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Hopefully these pictures and the memories of skills learned and friends made here at the school will help her through the 14 days of quarantine back home in Singapore.
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Stay safe Liyen and stay in touch.
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Designer maker student @hopmansfurniture in action. ... See MoreSee Less
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Students on all our courses do lots of this.
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Why?.
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To gain control of their chisels.
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Different woods.
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Different thickness of stock.
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They learn to hit the line with absolute control.
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They learn to read the grain.
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The near perfect dovetails are just a bonus!!!
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@alexrupertjohnston showing us how it’s done.
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If you have a home workshop during these troubled times you are very fortunate. What better place could there be to self isolate or practise social distancing. The hours and days can fly by when you are engaged in the act of making.
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To all those around the world being asked to isolate and social distance please do what you can. The science clearly shows that it will save lives and help reduce the pressure on health services.
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To all those on the front line fighting against this cruel virus you are heroes.
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Project: Ice cabinet by designer maker student @lassesverre ... See MoreSee Less
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Life in the Waters and Acland furniture school
Furniture school highlights include:
The Lake District is an awe inspiring place to live and work
Tuition is tailored to the individual and largely given one on one
High tutor to student ratio with strictly limited student numbers
Our dedicated team of tutors are passionate about furniture
The furniture school is located within our thriving commercial workshops
Furniture Design is at the heart of all our courses
Spacious workshop facilities
Highest quality equipment throughout the school
Our inspiring collection of hand tools is available for all to use
Flexible start dates throughout the year
