A unique project for students of fine furniture making was this 21st century rendition of a traditional Scottish shepherd’s hut. The Chippendale International School of Furniture believes there are new markets for the shepherd’s hut – everything from home offices and spare bedrooms to outdoor gyms, storage sheds or workshops.
Anselm Fraser, Principal of the Chippendale School, said: ‘Our intensive 30-week courses teach students traditional woodworking skills, as well as practical business skills to turn their craftsmanship into commercial success. But we also want our students to realise that excellence in woodworking can be put to use in different ways – for example, boatbuilding or, in this case, bringing an almost-forgotten part of the past back to life.’
The school intends to run an intensive 4 to 8 week course next year where people can learn basic woodworking skills and build their own shepherd’s hut. Further information can be obtained from the school at www.chippendaleschool.com