Learn fine furniture making in an inspiring environment.

Welcome.

We teach Fine Furniture Making in our workshop at Scotney Castle. Our full-time and short courses are City & Guilds accredited.

Whether starting fresh, deepening a passion, or pursuing a new path, we equip you with skills for your creative journey. Our graduates are Designer-Makers working in their own workshops or with renowned studios.

One Year Furniture Making Course

The full-time programme is our flagship course for everyone, regardless of previous experience. From career transitioners to college graduates, from retired hobbyists to those seeking to discover a new passion. This course takes you on a journey to become a fine furniture maker.

Scotney Castle Woodworker's Shop
Dovetails fine woodworking course

One Week Woodworking Course

For the complete beginner or the more experienced woodworker. The one week course is a taster that will give you a good feel for this craft and our school. During 5 days you will learn to use hand tools and make a project to take home with you. You can return to build on your skills by choosing progressively advanced projects.

short woodworking course
woodworking experience kent

The school is a small, specialised teaching workshop led by Peter Quin, a Master Furniture Maker with over 30 years of teaching experience. Alongside his team of expert tutors, he shares the craft with students from all walks of life.

Our Story

Get in touch.

We’d love to hear from you, where you are in your life at the moment and what is drawing you to furniture-making.

Arrange to come for a visit and we will show you our workshops, students’ projects and you’ll get to meet some tutors. Chat to students, ask them your questions and get to hear their experiences.