From the Velodrome to the Workbench: Steve Bate MBE’s Next Chapter
After more than a decade racing at the highest level of Paralympic sport, Steve Bate MBE has swapped the velodrome for the workshop. Diagnosed with…
The Radii Chair
by Former Designer Maker Student Gareth Harding — Now Our Online Tutor! Gareth joined us in 2017 on our one-year Designer Maker course as a complete…
Term Two, Week Five: Self-Design Projects Coming Together Nicely!
We’re now at the end of week five, and the Designer Maker students have been hard at work on their self-designed projects. Since our last…
Bespoke Commission: Corner Unit and Bookcase
Recently completed, this bespoke corner unit and accompanying bookcase form the latest chapter in an ongoing relationship with a long‑standing client. Designed to sit comfortably…
Term Two, Week Three: Piston Drawer Fitting and Carcase Refinement
The workshop is a hive of activity as some students begin the demanding process of drawer fitting, while others focus on carcase refinement, shaping, and…
Celebrating Student Triumphs in 2025
2025 has proven to be an exceptional year for our students and alumni at W&A, marked by remarkable accolades and notable achievements. One of the…
Term Two, Week Two: Glue-Ups, Drawers and Dovetails
Week two back at the furniture school and the workshop has shifted up a gear. Most students have now glued up their carcases and are…
Happy New Year from Waters & Acland!
Happy New Year! Our Designer Maker students are back in the workshop after the Christmas break and have wasted no time getting stuck into their…
Two-Day Box Making Course
Starts This Thursday, Jan 8th — 25% reduction on remaining places! A Chance to Slow Down and Make Something Beautiful. This Thursday we’re running our 2-day…
NEW ONLINE SCHOOL!
We’re incredibly excited to announce the launch of our brand-new online school platform — designed from the ground up to make your woodworking learning smoother,…