Since 2002, Rosewood Studio has provided aspiring furniture makers of all skill levels the opportunity to improve their abilities under the guidance of accomplished professional furniture makers and designers. Located about an hour's drive outside of Canada's capital city of Ottawa in the beautiful and historic town of Perth, Ontario, Rosewood has attracted students from across Canada and more than twenty countries around the world.
For nineteen years now, they have come to Rosewood for intensive programs that pack the maximum amount of technical instruction into each curriculum. Our facilities are designed specifically to provide a safe and comfortable environment for learning the craft of fine furniture making. The bench room is equipped with top quality hand tools, traditional cabinetmaker's benches and an abundance of natural light.
For nineteen years now, they have come to Rosewood for intensive programs that pack the maximum amount of technical instruction into each curriculum. Our facilities are designed specifically to provide a safe and comfortable environment for learning the craft of fine furniture making. The bench room is equipped with top quality hand tools, traditional cabinetmaker's benches and an abundance of natural light.
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After studying at the Ontario College of Art, Ron worked as a commercial photographer and graphic designer before turning his attention to furniture. In 1987 he started Carriage House Designs, designing and building limited production and commissioned furniture for clients in both Canada and the United States.
It's been our great pleasure to have helped people from across North America and around the world create something extraordinary - here are some of the kind words they've had to say. 12 weeks at Rosewood shaped my life immeasurably. The skills I learned over that short period formed the foundation of a 10 year (and counting) furniture career that I am extremely proud of.
The historic and beautiful town of Perth, Ontario, offers a variety of hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and camping facilities convenient for our students. We have listed contact information for each below. While you are in Perth we encourage you to enjoy the fabulous local restaurants, beautiful shops and ongoing cultural and entertainment events.
Reviews (11)
Jack Of All Trades
Nov 26, 2019
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Amazing experience far exceeded my expectations. How little did I know I could learn so much in a caring, professional and kind environment. Ron is a Master of his craft and is eager to share his fine skills and knowledge with everyone. I simply had no idea how little I knew lol!
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David Peloso
Sep 04, 2019
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Tracy Sapera
Feb 07, 2019
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I completed the 12 week program in the fall of 2018 and was very impressed by the professionalism of the head instructor, Ron. The course has a good flow that allows you to progress at your own pace, while gaining confidence. We improved our personal skill sets to the point where we were milling rough lumber, doing our own cut lists and mastering… the machinery in the workshop with little to no assistance. Safety was strictly enforced and Ron was always there to offer advice and/or constructive criticism as required. It takes you from zero to hero and allows you to build your confidence
Craig Gibson
Oct 01, 2018
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I spent two weeks in late August of 2018 at Rosewood Studio and truly enjoyed my time there and learned a lot about the basics of hand tools and machinery. Ron and Jim, backed up with the administration of Mary Anne made the two weeks very enjoyable. I will be back for more detailed advanced classes. The class sizes are small and all learnings are hands on. First rate.
Alyaa Ashraf
Apr 14, 2018
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My experience at Rosewood studio exceeded my expectations. The best thing I found about this school is that the instructor teaches the reasoning and methodology behind the techniques used and all its possible alternatives, which helped me fully grasp the concepts of “making” allowing for a strong understanding of design possibilities and limitations.
Steven Der-Garabedian
Mar 17, 2018
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Stephane Cotnoir
Feb 26, 2018
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Le Rosewood Studio School of Fine Woodworking de Perth Ontario offre des programmes stupéfiants et possède d'excellentes installations pour apprendre l'art de l’ébénisterie ou le bon travail du bois. L'instruction est adaptée pour convenir à l'étudiant et sa propre expérience. J'ai pu constater que les instructeurs sont toujours très professionnels… et patients. Les outils manuels et les outils électriques sont de premier ordre et très bien entretenus. Cette école d'ébénisterie est fortement
Ted Poper
Sep 20, 2017
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Rosewood Studio has awesome programs and an excellent facility for learning the art of Fine Woodworking. Instruction is tailored to suit the student, and from my own experience the instructors are always very professional and patient. Hand tools and power tools are top-notch and very well maintained. This School is highly recognized in the woodworking world and recommended.
Christian Jacques
Jul 12, 2017
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Just completed the chair making and design class with Garrett Hack. It was such an enjoyable and enlightening experience. I got so much one-on-one time with Garrett it almost felt like I was his apprentice for six days. In fact that's a feeling I've always had after completing a class at Rosewood, whether it be with a guest instructor or with Ron. Very knowledgeable instructors who encourage you to take the the time to do things right; That 's the Rosewood culture and for me it translates into a boost in confidence to try new projects/techniques with a feeling that my woodworking moved to the next
Glenn MacCrimmon
Jan 08, 2017
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I'm a novice woodworker, and I've taken 3 1-week courses so far at Rosewood Studio focusing on hand tools (my preference). It's given me a lot of confidence to just get out there and make stuff; I'm now armed with a hand built shop stool, a dovetailed tool tote, and many tips and techniques (ask Ron about his hand saw parlour trick) about woodworking in general. I highly recommend it. The instructors are world class, very approachable, and can answer any question you have. You can bring your own tools or use the complete set of high quality tools included. The shop is extremely well equipped and
James Pot
Dec 25, 2016
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For a 2 week course it was relatively expensive ($1,400). The teacher is very knowledgeable about wood working in particular furniture making. He would talk negatively about problem past students in particular the lady who bent his saw. One point that was lacking is that very few handouts were provided during the course. This required me to rush to copy down key points the instructor made. This course would be very beneficial to any individual with a passion for wood working. If you are not particularly interested in woodworking this course is not worth it for you to take.
