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Furniture Making

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About This Course

Master furniture design and construction techniques combining woodworking craftsmanship with digital design tools and online resources. This comprehensive course covers design principles, wood selection, joinery techniques, finishing, and project planning while incorporating digital tools for design visualization and cut list optimization.

You’ll learn to create functional and attractive furniture pieces while developing efficient workshop practices. The program includes business applications for custom furniture ventures, covering client consultation, project pricing, and workshop management.

What You'll Get

  • Complete woodworking skills from design planning to finished furniture pieces
  • Digital design tools for furniture visualization and cut list optimization
  • Understanding of wood selection, joinery techniques, and finishing methods
  • Project management skills for custom furniture commissions
  • Business development knowledge for furniture making entrepreneurship

Who This is For?

  • Creative individuals interested in woodworking and furniture design
  • People seeking practical skills for home improvement and custom furniture needs
  • Aspiring furniture makers wanting to start custom woodworking businesses
  • Those interested in combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design tools
  • Individuals wanting to create quality furniture at lower cost than retail

Requirements

  • Basic woodworking interest and willingness to learn safety procedures
  • Access to woodworking tools and workspace (can be shared or rented)
  • Computer or smartphone for design software and resource access
  • Physical ability for woodworking activities and material handling
  • Attention to precision measurements and quality craftsmanship standards

Curriculum

12 Sessions

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand woodworking basics and safety protocols
  • Learn tool identification and proper usage
  • Explore digital design tools for furniture

Workshop Content:

  • Woodworking safety protocols and personal protective equipment
  • Hand tool and power tool identification and usage
  • Workshop setup and organization
  • Introduction to digital design software for furniture

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand wood types and their properties
  • Learn wood selection for different projects
  • Practice wood preparation and milling

Workshop Content:

  • Hardwood and softwood characteristics and applications
  • Wood grain, figure, and defect identification
  • Lumber selection and purchasing guidelines
  • Wood preparation, milling, and dimensioning

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn furniture design principles and aesthetics
  • Understand project planning and material calculation
  • Practice design sketching and digital modeling

Workshop Content:

  • Furniture design principles and proportions
  • Functional design and ergonomic considerations
  • Project planning and material list development
  • Design sketching and digital modeling techniques

Learning Objectives:

  • Master fundamental joinery techniques
  • Learn traditional and modern joining methods
  • Practice precision cutting and fitting

Workshop Content:

  • Traditional joinery techniques: mortise and tenon, dovetails, dadoes
  • Modern joinery methods: pocket screws, biscuits, dowels
  • Precision measurement and marking techniques
  • Joint cutting and fitting procedures

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn wood surface preparation techniques
  • Understand finishing materials and applications
  • Practice finishing schedules and quality control

Workshop Content:

  • Surface preparation: sanding, scraping, planing
  • Finishing materials: stains, oils, lacquers, polyurethanes
  • Finishing application techniques and equipment
  • Quality control and defect correction

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn cabinet construction methods and sequences
  • Practice box construction and assembly
  • Understand hardware installation and adjustment

Workshop Content:

  • Cabinet construction methods and assembly sequences
  • Case construction and panel installation
  • Hardware selection, installation, and adjustment
  • Drawer construction and fitting

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn table construction methods and joinery
  • Understand chair construction and comfort considerations
  • Practice structural assembly and reinforcement

Workshop Content:

  • Table construction methods and leg attachment
  • Chair construction and ergonomic considerations
  • Structural reinforcement and joint strengthening
  • Curved and shaped component creation

Learning Objectives:

  • Master digital furniture design software
  • Learn CNC router basics and file preparation
  • Understand digital fabrication workflows

Workshop Content:

  • Advanced furniture design software usage
  • 3D modeling and rendering for furniture
  • CNC router operation and safety
  • Digital fabrication workflow and file preparation

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn custom furniture design and client interaction
  • Understand project estimation and pricing
  • Practice consultation and design development

Workshop Content:

  • Client consultation and needs assessment
  • Custom design development and presentation
  • Project estimation and pricing strategies
  • Contract development and project management

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand efficient production methods
  • Learn batch processing and jig making
  • Practice workflow optimization

Workshop Content:

  • Production planning and workflow optimization
  • Jig and fixture design and construction
  • Batch processing and efficiency techniques
  • Quality control in production environments

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand furniture making business fundamentals
  • Learn marketing and customer acquisition strategies
  • Develop pricing and business models

Workshop Content:

  • Furniture making business models and opportunities
  • Marketing strategies and portfolio development
  • Pricing strategies and profit margin calculation
  • Customer acquisition and relationship management

Learning Objectives:

  • Create comprehensive furniture making portfolio
  • Explore specialization opportunities
  • Plan continued learning and skill development

Workshop Content:

  • Portfolio development and presentation techniques
  • Specialization areas in furniture making
  • Advanced technique learning pathways
  • Professional development and networking
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This Course Include

  • Live Interactive Workshops
  • Practical Implementation Projects
  • Comprehensive Resource Library
  • Peer Learning Community
  • Expert Instructor Support

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