Community Classes
Your first project, from $60.
Beginner classes taught by volunteers, with small classes, a few tools and an easy project you build with your own hands. Five projects, each at one fixed price from $60 to $195. No experience needed.
The five projects, side by side.
Tap one to see its plan and dates →
From drawing to wood
Pick a project. Pick a date.
Every project starts as a drawing on the bench. Drag across each one to see the piece it becomes, then choose a date and save your seat. You sign the waiver and pay in a few short steps.
The title block
What a community class is.
Everyone's welcome, whatever your skill level. Yeehaw!
- Project
- Easy projects, real wood. Austin School of Furniture · Traditional Craft | Modern Education
- Taught by
- VolunteersWoodworkers who give their time to the school.
- Class size
- SmallRoom at the bench, and help when you need it.
- Tools
- A limited fewEnough to learn, never too much at once.
- Experience
- None neededNo prerequisites.
- Price
- Fixed$60 to $195 a seat.
- Age
- 18 and upNo classes for kids at this time.
- Where
- 1600 W Stassney Lane, Austin, TX 78745Tours by appointment: 361-857-9228
The calendar
Every date, in order.
All five projects on one list. Each date is one class, and each seat comes with its own signed waiver.
After your first project
Where the bench leads next.
A community class is a great first day in the shop. When you're ready for more, here's where to go.
Keep going
Fundamentals of Woodworking
The launching point into our full courses. You build a Japanese toolbox and a set of Krenov-style sawhorses and learn the techniques every woodworker should know.
From $850See the course →Need help with tuition?Scholarships
If you're interested in our classes and need help paying for one, apply for a scholarship.
How scholarships work →Bring a friendGive a class
Book a seat for a friend as you book yours, or give a gift card that’s good on any seat.
Buy a gift card →Good to know.
What should I start with?
At the beginning, of course! Our beginner courses have no prerequisites and need only a few tools to get started. We recommend starting with Fundamentals of Woodworking or any of our Community Classes.
Do you have classes for kids?
No, not at this time.
Can I book a seat for someone else?
Yes. When you book, add a seat for each friend or partner coming with you. Every student signs our liability waiver themselves, so each extra student gets an email with a link to sign their own before class. If you’d rather let them pick the class, a gift card works too.
If I cancel, can I get a refund?
Please see our Refund Policy.