Courses
Williams and Cleal furniture school was created to fulfil our passion for furniture and teaching. Our aim is to provide aspiring designer/makers with the necessary making skills and professionalism to pursue their ambition either through personal self-development or the acquistion of business and management skills.
Williams and Cleal offer a range of courses from a one week introduction to a full year furniture design and making course. They also offer an unusual tailor made service which allows students to select both the duration and content of their own course.
All the group sizes are restricted to ensure individual attention.
"In furniture making, learning to do things well is the ideal foundation for the development of practical skills.The team at Williams and Cleal can teach these and demonstrate them in practice. An exciting opportunity".
John Makepeace OBE
Fulltime 40 Week Furniture Course
A perfect choice for those wanting to pursue a career change or those wishing to start their own business and develop their existing skill base. The course covers design and making with the majority of the time based within the workshop. The course can be individually built according to student's requirements.
INTAKE Throughout the year.
REQUIREMENTS No formal qualifications required but students must have a
strong interest in furniture making and a passion for
craftsmanship.
Click here for more information on the full time 40-week furniture course.
Bespoke Service
For those who have very specific requirements and or time constraints, please contact us directly to discuss a tailor made programme.
INTAKE Throughout the year.
REQUIREMENTS No formal training or knowledge, just a passion to learn or
advance your furniture skills.
Click here for more information on the bespoke service course.
1 week - Introduction to Fine Furniture Making
This course has been designed for the complete beginner or for the more experienced who would benefit from going ‘back to basics'.
INTAKE 15th - 19th July 2013.
REQUIREMENTS No formal training or knowledge, just a passion to learn
new skills.
Click here for more information on the 1 Week - Fine Furniture Making course.
1 week - Veneering, Inlay and Laminating
Williams and Cleal have honed these skills over some 20 years. Students will learn how to achieve professional results whilst gaining an aesthetic awareness of their uses.
Click here for more information on the 1 week - Veneering, Inlay and Laminating.
INTAKE Dates coming soon.
REQUIREMENTS A basic understanding of furniture making is preferable but
not essential.