Fundamentals of Woodworking
The launching point into our sequential woodworking courses. You learn the techniques every woodworker should know, the tools you need to get started, and you build two projects to put those skills to work: a Japanese toolbox and a set of Krenov-style sawhorses.
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Prerequisites
- None
- Age
- 18 and up
- Materials
- IncludedLumber ready at your bench
- Where
- 1600 W Stassney Lane, Austin
- Tuition
- From $850
What you take home
Walk in with nothing. Leave with a toolbox.
Materials and their cost are included, and the lumber will be ready and waiting at your bench. By the last session you have your very own Japanese toolbox and a set of sawhorses, and the skills to build the next thing yourself.
Cut list Fundamentals
| Part | Qty |
|---|---|
| Japanese toolboxYours to keep, and to fill | 1 |
| Krenov-style sawhorsesA set, for every project after | set |
| Lumber and materialsIncluded in tuition | ✓ |
Bring: eye, ear and dust protection. They're required in the shop.
What the class covers
- Woodworking safety
- Material knowledge
- Wood grain and movement
- Cut types
- Wood and part selection
- Woodworking machines
- Hand tools
- The milling process
- Basic joinery
- Basic shaping
- Furniture construction best practices
Book a seat
Your seat at the bench.
Four short steps: choose your schedule, tell us about you, sign the waiver, pay. One booking covers every session.
Booking for a partner or friend too? Add seats as you book. Each student signs the waiver from a link we email.
Save your seat
If plans change
Our refund policy, at a glance.
What you get back depends on how far ahead of class you cancel. Send your cancellation in writing. Phone calls, texts and comments don't count.
of your payment refunded, less the 5% cancellation fee.
of your payment refunded, less the 5% cancellation fee.
Missing all or part of a class counts as a cancellation.
Why we hold to itClass income pays staff and instructors, buys lumber and keeps the lights on. We run on a tight margin, and this policy protects the school.
If the school cancelsIf we cancel a class, every student gets a full refund.
The whole policyRead it in full on our Refund Policy page.