Build a solid foundation in the most essential woodworking skills with this in-depth, comprehensive furniture making course designed for both beginners and those looking to build expertise.
This intensive class will guide you from basic hand and machine skills to advanced techniques in furniture making. Through a series of demonstrations and exercises, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to build most tables and case pieces. Complete a number of small projects before moving on to a building a shaker nightstand and a cabinet on stand.
This class is suitable for beginners to lifelong enthusiastic hobbyists and everyone in-between. For those who wish to apply to one of our Full-Time programs and who don't have much prior woodworking experience, this course provides prerequisite skill-building.
Major topics covered:
- Tool sharpening (flat-edge tools)
- Hand tools skills and development
- Drafting and project organization
- Joinery (various mortise and tenon and dovetail joints as well as compound joinery)
- Machine room safety, machine set-up, and procedures
- Lumber yard trip (measuring for an selecting the correct lumber for a project)
- Turning (spindle and faceplate)
- Veneering
- Case and table construction
- Finishing
Classes start in September, February, and June throughout the year, and are posted for registration 4-5 months in advance.
Qualifying Veterans may use their post-9/11 GI Bill® to cover the tuition for this course. Download a PDF here for more information.