Meet The Team
Luca Dal Molin - Founder After spending more than thirty years in aviation, Luca decided to retrain as a bespoke furniture maker at The Chippendale International School of Furniture. "Despite they are two complete different professional fields", Luca explains, "they both require precision and accuracy yet with a very practical approach" "I use traditional techniques, combining hand tools with modern technology with the intent to deliver very accurate and consistent results" Bespoke creations have nothing to do with going to a store where you can buy ready made furniture. Understanding an idea and fitting it to an existing space requires a close collaboration with the customer, to deliver something unique that will last for generations to come.
Fahad Aljurbua - Tutor and Mastery Course Project Manager. From Saudi Arabia, Fahad brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. With a degree in Industrial Design and specialized training in Furniture Design, Making, and Restoration from the prestigious Chippendale International School of Furniture, he’s a true master of his craft. Fahad leads our Mastery Course program, shaping and structuring our future courses to forge the next generation of furniture making talents. Get ready to elevate your skills under his guidance!
Joel Fernandez - the Safety and Operations Assistant. Joel's passion for woodworking craftsmanship is matched only by his dedication to safety and quality. With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Joel has mastered the art of woodworking through various prestigious roles. His 10-year tenure as a Carpenter in fine furniture and interior projects, coupled with 5 years as a Machining Team Leader, showcases his multifaceted expertise. Joel's proficiency in ISO standard operating procedures, door and cabinet work, and his ability to work under pressure, make him an invaluable asset to our team. A self-motivated and flexible team player, Joel's hardworking nature and excellent interpersonal skills ensure the smooth operation of our workshop. His good arithmetic skills, customer service acumen, and effective communication abilities reflect the high standards that The Makers Society is committed to upholding. Join us in welcoming Joel, a man whose dedication to quality, innovation, and safety helps The Makers Society provide an unmatched woodworking experience. His expertise will undoubtedly inspire and guide our members as they embark on their creative journeys.
Richard Walker - Tutor Richard Walker studied gilding at the University of Portsmouth. Gilding for twenty years and has been teaching for fifteen He has developed a global reputation with top artists, framers, furniture designers, interior designers and museums where he is renowned for creating new and interesting ways of gilding surfaces in traditional and modern methods. He teaches at many renowned places of learning, including West Deans College of Arts and Conservation and the Chippendale International School of Furniture. Privately he has taught hundreds of individuals how to incorporate gilding into their works, through consultation, practice and direct tuition.