Evan Dunstone travelled to the United Kingdom and the United States of America to study contemporary chair design and construction. In this short video, Evan shares his story and journey – chairs are considered the most challenging item to produce commercially. Chairs are difficult to design well and, due to the many small parts and complex techniques involved, difficult to quote on accurately from a drawing. Many small makers in Australia simply refuse to make them. There are so few examples of successful studio furniture makers in Australia that the best way to disseminate this information is by example.
The Churchill Trust has begun 2026 at full pace, hosting 19 information sessions across Australia and online to support people considering a Churchill Fellowship ahead of applications opening at 9 am on 27 February 2026.
These sessions are designed to demystify the application process, connect prospective applicants with past Fellows, and provide practical guidance on how to turn an idea into a strong Fellowship proposal.
Want more information? Visit the Become a Fellow page.