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Level 3 Furniture Design and Making Course in Newham – Building Crafts College – Full-time

Cost£14,750.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start28 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Furniture Design and Making Course in Newham. Classes run at Building Crafts College, full-time during the day. This is an intensive two-year programme covering the skills and knowledge needed to move toward a professional career in woodworking. You'll study furniture design alongside practical making techniques, building a solid foundation in fine woodwork. Entry is by initial assessment and interview with tutors. The City and Guilds Level 3 furniture design and making qualification is a strong foundation for furniture making classes and beyond.

Who this course is for

The Fine Woodwork, Furniture Design & Making Diploma is an intensive and rigorous 2-year programme structured to provide students with the skills and knowledge to progress towards a professional career in woodworking.

Entry requirements

Initial assessment and interview with tutors.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop hand and machine woodworking techniques used in professional furniture making.
  • You'll learn how to design furniture, from initial concept through to technical drawings.
  • You'll study material selection, understanding the properties and uses of different timbers and boards.
  • You'll practise joinery and construction methods central to fine woodwork.
  • You'll develop finishing skills, including surface preparation and applied finishes.
  • You'll build knowledge of workshop safety and the responsible use of tools and equipment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in the workshop alongside classroom-based design and theory sessions. Assessment is through a combination of practical projects, portfolio work, and written assignments. Tutors assess your progress throughout the two years. The initial interview helps tutors understand your starting point and plan your learning accordingly.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Building Crafts College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Furniture maker. Design and build bespoke or production furniture.
  • Cabinet maker. Specialist joinery for fitted and freestanding pieces.
  • Woodwork technician. Support design and production in a workshop setting.
  • Prop maker. Create furniture and objects for film, TV, or theatre.
  • Restoration craftsperson. Repair and restore antique or period furniture.
  • Workshop assistant. Support senior makers in a professional studio.
  • Self-employed furniture designer. Run your own commission-based making practice.

What you could study next

A Level 4 or higher qualification in furniture design or product design can deepen your technical and creative knowledge. A Foundation Degree or BA in Furniture Design and Make (offered at several UK universities and specialist colleges) is a natural next step if you want to develop your design practice further. Some makers also pursue NVQ qualifications in wood occupations to support a CSCS card for site-based work.

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