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Annual Exhibition 2024

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the latest work by furniture makers from across Scotland. It’s a chance to see the beauty and diversity of hand-made furniture, sculpture and woodworks up close.

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Call to Action: Annual Exhibition 2024 at Dalkeith Palace

This years Annual Exhibition will be held at Dalkeith Palace, near Edinburgh, on the 14th to 16th June. Read on to find out more about the Exhibition and how to apply.

Annual Exhibition 2024

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the latest work by furniture makers from across Scotland. It’s a chance to see the beauty and diversity of hand-made furniture, sculpture and woodworks up close.

Peebles Woodmarket '23

The Peebles Woodmarket returns on 21st October, in the familiar setting of the Peebles Community Centre (the Drill Hall). This favourite Borders event is an annual showcase for makers in wood from the Borders and beyond. And it’s FREE!

New Scottish Furniture Exhibition 2023 at the Glasgow Art Club

Twelve members from across Scotland will be exhibiting their work. The exhibition will be running in tandem with the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Exhibition.

Ash Rise Documentary Part 1

Ash Rise Documentary Part 1

We’re delighted to present the first phase of Ash Rise in this short film shot on location at Killearn Home Farm and Scottish Wood. Click through and follow the Vimeo link to see the documentary.

Ash Rise Call Out

Scottish Furniture Makers Association, Scottish Forestry and Association of Scottish Hardwood Sawmillers are delighted to join forces to present Ash Rise. A celebration of ash and its long history as an outstanding material, we invite SFMA members an...

Ash Rise Lifts Off

Ash Rise is an exciting collaboration between the Scottish Furniture Makers Association, Scottish Forestry and the Association of Scottish Hardwood Sawmillers. The project is generously supported by Creative Scotland through their open project fund a...

Assemble May with Jonathan Rose

Assemble April with Eoghann Menzies

Assemble March

Assemble February

Assemble February

Assemble January

Assemble January

Prize-winners for 2021 Announced

In the twentieth anniversary of its founding, the SFMA is again shining a spotlight on the most interesting and supremely well-crafted furniture being designed and made in Scotland today. The 2021 prizes have been awarded based on the wonderfully div...

Adjust / Adapt - Live Digital Events

As part of the Adjust/Adapt exhibition, we're running a live digital events programme featuring a great lineup of industry experts and creators discussing a fascinating range of topics related to furniture making and sustainabiity. Attendance is...

Adjust/Adapt exhibition goes digital

Reflecting the show’s core thematic narrative, the exhibition now moves to a digital space. Due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the physical show at the City Art Centre can no longer take place as planned. Marking the 20th Anniversary of SFMA’s fou...

Open call for SFMA Members 20th Anniversary Exhibition

The Scottish Furniture Makers Association are delighted to announce an Open Call for our forthcoming members exhibition, celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the association’s founding.

Annual Report - 2020

The past year, in spite of so much in the world grinding to a halt as a result of Covid, was nevertheless a very busy time for the SFMA.

Inaugural SFMA Annual National Furniture Awards 2019-20

Isabelle Moore wins both prizes with stunning Woven Oak Stool and sleek Folded Metal Chair.

Full Circle Winter 2017

Annual Exhibition 2017

Chairmans Report: May 2016 - September 2016

This winter seems to have been quiet for SFMA, however looking at what has happened, that is far from the truth.

The Full Circle

What a tremendous idea, publishing a journal to bring together the elements of the Scottish Hardwood Industry

September 2015 - April 2016