ADVANCED CLASS FURNITURE MAKING

Wood Academy’s Advanced Furniture Making Class

Class Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Age Requirement: 18 and above

Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Wood Working class

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Course Overview:

Wood Academy’s Advanced Furniture Making class is designed for those who have completed the Basic Wood Working course and are looking to elevate their skills. This class focuses on advanced techniques and projects, providing hands-on experience in creating high-quality furniture pieces such as stools or side tables.

Course Highlights:

Project Options:

• Choose between creating a stool or a side table as your final project.

Mill Your Own Lumber:

• Learn to mill rough lumber to specific final dimensions using advanced tools and techniques.

Advanced Joinery:

• Apply slightly advanced joinery methods to enhance the strength and aesthetics of your furniture pieces.

Tool Proficiency:

• Gain expertise in using a Biscuit Jointer, Jointer, and Thickness Planer.
• Understand the purpose and proper use of each tool for precise woodworking.

Natural Finishes:

• Learn to apply natural finishes, such as beeswax, to protect and enhance the beauty of your furniture.

Intermediate Woodworking Techniques:

• Wood Legs Tapering: Master the technique of tapering legs for a refined and professional look.
• Beveled Cut Joinery: Learn to create beveled cuts for advanced joinery that adds elegance to your projects.

Practical Application:

1. Project Planning and Design:
   • Design your stool or side table, considering dimensions, materials, and joinery methods.
2. Milling Rough Lumber:
   • Hands-on training in milling rough lumber to achieve precise dimensions.
   • Use of jointers and thickness planers to create smooth, even surfaces.
3. Advanced Joinery:
   • Practice slightly advanced joinery techniques to construct sturdy and aesthetically pleasing furniture.
   • Use of biscuit jointers for accurate alignment and strong joints.
4. Natural Finishing:
   • Learn to apply natural finishes like beeswax to protect the wood and enhance its natural beauty.
5. Intermediate Techniques:
   • Execute wood legs tapering and beveled cut joinery to add sophistication to your projects.

Finished Product:

Stool or Side Table:

• By the end of the class, you will have created a stool or side table that showcases your advanced woodworking skills.
• Your project will reflect your ability to mill lumber, apply advanced joinery, and use natural finishes effectively.

Outcome:

Upon completing the Advanced Furniture Making class at Wood Academy, you will possess advanced woodworking skills and knowledge. You will be capable of milling lumber, performing complex joinery, and applying natural finishes, enabling you to create high-quality, beautiful furniture pieces. This course will prepare you for more challenging woodworking projects and further develop your craftsmanship.