It's BIG!

One of the pieces you will see being made in the W&A workshops this spring is this whopping stand alone library and display cabinet. The main structure and framework will be made from black walnut, the panels and door frames in elm cluster, with the decorative detailing and integrated handles from maple... and we can't wait to see it realised!

For those starting furniture courses in April it will be a great opportunity to witness the execution of a truly challenging piece of fine furniture making on a grand scale.

The New Fine Furniture School in the Lake District is here!

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 ‘craftsmanship taster 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 makerscourses’, we have put much thought into establishing 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.

Millinery Works Exhibition

We are currently exhibiting in London at www.millineryworks.co.uk. An interesting venue full of Arts and Crafts originals, many of which were made by the Lake District furniture makers Arthur Simpson and Stanley W Davies.