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Craft a Side Table (Introduction to Woodworking and Furniture Making)

Craftsman Ave See all classes by this school @ 68 34th St. Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Build a stylish, solid oak side table from scratch using classic half-lap joinery techniques in this beginner-friendly woodworking workshop at Craftsman Ave. Students learn practical skills and fundamental carpentry principles while designing and constructing a contemporary piece of furniture they can bring home and use.

(588) Beginner 18 and older
$265
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Buddy Up: Craft a Side Table (Introduction to Woodworking and Furniture Making)

Craftsman Ave See all classes by this school @ 68 34th St. Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Develop real woodworking skills at Craftsman Ave as you design and construct your own contemporary oak side table using traditional half-lap joinery. This beginner-friendly workshop provides hands-on guidance through each stage of the build, leaving you with a beautifully finished, functional piece of furniture made entirely by your own hands.

(588) Beginner 18 and older
$375
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Date Night: Craft a Side Table (Introduction to Woodworking and Furniture Making)

Craftsman Ave See all classes by this school @ 68 34th St. Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Combine hands-on woodworking with a relaxed social evening at Craftsman Ave. Students design and build a small oak table from scratch with step-by-step guidance from an experienced instructor, all while sharing pizza and a bottle of wine. A beginner-friendly workshop that makes learning a new craft genuinely fun and memorable.

(588) Beginner 18 and older
$445
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Introduction to Furniture Making

The DIY Joint See all classes by this school @ 600 Palisade Ave, Union City, NJ

Start your fine woodworking practice in Introduction to Furniture Making. Build essential skills over 16 intensive hours and lay a strong foundation for future projects. From understanding wood properties through precision joinery, pick up the techniques needed for beautiful, lasting furniture.

(75) Beginner 18 and older
$695

3 sessions

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Getting Started in Furniture Making

  • Intermediate
  • 18 and older
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  • 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY
  • over 3 sessions

Start Dates (0) $225/person

  • $25 materials/equipment fee included

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Class Description

Description

This 6-session intermediate-level workshop takes you step by step through the typical furniture-making process: design, layout, cutting, joinery, assembly, glue-up and finishing. Working with machine and hand tools, you will build a solid hardwood bench with mortise and tenon joinery.

Topics covered:
  • How to make a cut list and estimate materials and cost from a design
  • Milling rough lumber using the jointer, planer and table saw
  • Tips and techniques for jointing boards into panels
  • How to do quick, accurate mortise and tenon joints--multiple methods
  • Gluing and clamping the joints
  • Using a card scraper for post glue-up surface preparation
  • An introduction to simple hand rubbed oil finishes
Important Things to Note:
  • Also included with this class is 15 hrs of studio time ($180 value) for use between classes to work independently on the class project.
  • Pre-requisite for this class is completion of Intro to Woodworking or Workshop Certification or equivalent experience with instructor pre-approval.
Q&A

Q: Is this class safe for pregnant women? 
A: Yes, it's very safe. We have respirators available for both dust and finishing fumes.

Q: Are materials provided and included in cost of the class?
A: Yes. All tools, materials and safety equipment will be provided.

Wear shop-appropriate clothing - comfortable shoes and no loose or hanging items.

Bring a pencil and paper to take notes (optional).

Refund Policy

We reserve the right to cancel or discontinue any class, in which case you may choose to receive a refund, register for an alternate course or receive tuition credit.

To withdraw from a class, please notify us in writing at [email protected].
  • If you withdraw more than ten days before a class begins, we will refund 100% of tuition paid minus a 5% processing fee. Alternatively you can receive 100% refund in Makeville store credit which can be applied to a future class.
  • If you withdraw less than ten days before your class begins, we cannot offer any option for refund.
We are unable to refund tuition for classes students miss due to their own circumstances.

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