students

Sometimes we open our studio to people seeking general work experience or lessons in a specific area. We are very proud of our students.

 
 
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We are honoured to take the #DesignForDiversity pledge. Read more about the initiative here.

So far, we have had 3 male white interns at Nafisi Studio. We would love to expand our educational support to more genders and ethnic backgrounds.

Opportunity

 
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We are looking for a woodworker for a 6 month paid work placement (25hrs a week National Minimum Wage):

• ages 16-24

• on Universal Credit

If you are interested in any of these roles, please speak to your Job centre Work Coach. WE cannot accept direct applications for these roles.

Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/kickstart-scheme

 

Past Students

 

Barnaby Ash

Barnaby came to Nafisi Studio for a few lessons to learn about wood turning and setting up a woodworking business before going on to launch his own brand with his partner Drew. Ash & Plumb make beautifully hand turned lighting, bowls and utensils - stunning definitely check them out.

Follow him @ashandplumb or visit ashandplumb.co.uk/

BYRON CLARK

Byron came to Nafisi Studio for a few months to experience working in a bespoke furniture studio in between his second and third year studying 3D Design at Northumbria University. He also exhibited his chair at Young Furniture Makers Exhibition.

You can follow him at @b.cb.c

Guy Thomson

Guy came to Nafisi Studio for 2 weeks internship before coming from Marc Fish Studio. He then went on to .

You can follow him on his Instagram @guy_thomson_design

 

Applications

 
 

Perhaps you are a industrial designer or product designer looking to build your making skills or business knowledge?

Perhaps you are a 3D visual rendering expert but would like to build on your practical joinery skills?

A woodworker looking to advance your cabinetry skills? An artist looking to understand how to run a business?

Whatever your area of growth, please share your:

  • portfolio as a PDF or website

  • your CV

  • a cover letter sharing

  • what you’d like to learn from us

  • and what skills you think you could contribute.

Currently these are unpaid positions to develop your skills and grow. We hope to get funding in the near future to make these positions more accessible to all.

 
“Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.”
— Winston Churchill