Build your own low stool from scratch! On day one, we will guide you through cutting, shaping, and joining wood with mortise and tenon techniques. On day two, guest instructor Phil Syphrit will teach traditional patterns such as herringbone and basketweave using rattan. By the end you will have created a functional piece that’s truly one of a kind.

Carpentry fundamentals taught in this course include tools of the trade, measuring and marking, using hand- and circular- saws, assembly with screws and nails, and understanding wood as a material. Students build a pair of sawhorses.

Build an elevated planter box from start to finish while learning safe, confident tool use and foundational carpentry skills.

Are you detail-oriented (or interested in becoming so)? Kumiko is a delicate Japanese craft traditionally used to create shoji screens. In this course, you will refine your hand saw and chisel skills while creating a beautiful asa-no-ha panel.

Stringers and risers and treads, oh my! There’s a lot of lingo and math involved in stair construction. We’re here to help you wrap your head around it and learn how to build a beautiful and functional set of stairs, whether it’s for your porch or your grand entry hall.

Carpentry fundamentals taught in this course include tools of the trade, measuring and marking, using hand- and circular- saws, assembly with screws and nails, and understanding wood as a material. Students build a pair of sawhorses.

In this 5-day class, students learn the fundamentals of stick framing, the process by which most modern houses are constructed. In this course we frame a tiny house, but the techniques learned can be applied to any structure.

Are you ready to tackle framing your own shed but intimidated by the roof? Fear no more – this class is for you. From rise over run to plumb and level cuts, we’ll explain it all while framing the roof for our tiny house project.

Building a She-Shed? You’ve gotta learn sheathing. Sheathing creates a continuous barrier around your house, keeping weather and wind out, AND it reinforces the structure by creating lateral stability. Learn the theory of sheathing and practice on this year's tiny house project.

Tired of a chilly home in winter? Fed up with ever larger heating bills? Insulation is where it’s at! Learn the ins and outs of installing continuous exterior insulation on a stick framed structure!

Carpentry fundamentals taught in this course include tools of the trade, measuring and marking, using hand- and circular- saws, assembly with screws and nails, and understanding wood as a material. Students build a pair of sawhorses.

Windows are an essential part of any structure. They let in natural light, allow ventilation, and make a space feel more open. In this class you will learn proper installation techniques while installing windows for our tiny house project.

Watching a sunset from an Adirondack chair is even more satisfying when you’ve built the chair yourself. Learn to use tools safely and confidently while creating this classic and beautiful piece of outdoor furniture.

Covering the same content as our Basic Carpentry Skills 101 courses, this course serves as a joyful affinity space specifically for genderqueer and non-binary students.

Have you dreamed of making your own furniture? The first step to making simple, strong, and delightfully quirky heirloom furniture is learning the basics of staked joinery. “Staked” or wedged joinery describes a technique that has been used for centuries to make chairs, tables, and everything from spinning wheels to axe handles. 

Watching a sunset from an Adirondack chair is even more satisfying when you’ve built the chair yourself. Learn to use tools safely and confidently while creating this classic and beautiful piece of outdoor furniture.

Carpentry fundamentals taught in this course include tools of the trade, measuring and marking, using hand- and circular- saws, assembly with screws and nails, and understanding wood as a material. Students build a pair of sawhorses.

In this 5-day class, students learn the fundamentals of stick framing, the process by which most modern structures are constructed. In this course we frame a shed, but the techniques learned can be applied to any structure.

Carpentry fundamentals taught in this course include tools of the trade, measuring and marking, using hand- and circular- saws, assembly with screws and nails, and understanding wood as a material. Students build a pair of sawhorses.

Carpentry fundamentals taught in this course include tools of the trade, measuring and marking, using hand- and circular- saws, assembly with screws and nails, and understanding wood as a material. Students build a pair of sawhorses.

Interior trim is where the dividing line between carpenters and woodworkers gets fuzzy. If you want to refine your carpentry skills or tackle larger, more detailed projects, this class will give you hands-on experience installing trim in a real tiny house.

You’ve heard the adage: “Electrical wiring is no hobby – hire an electrician.” This phrase is true, but fear of electricity can lead to ignorance about how it works, putting you in more danger. In this class, we teach electricity fundamentals, including when to hire a pro.

Master the basics of woodworking while building a beautiful bookcase in this 3-day course. Sharpen your measuring skills, gain confidence using the planer, miter saw, router, and table saw, and learn essential joinery techniques.

Carpentry fundamentals taught in this course include tools of the trade, measuring and marking, using hand- and circular- saws, assembly with screws and nails, and understanding wood as a material. Students build a pair of sawhorses.

Do you want to renovate your kitchen? Building cabinets requires some specialized equipment, but if you are willing to put in time and effort, you can build a kitchen to your exact specifications. In this class we build cabinet and drawer boxes for the kitchen of our tiny house project.

Learn to apply thinly sliced wood veneer in decorative geometric patterns in this woodworking class. The techniques you learn building a checkerboard can also be used to glue up stable plywood panels with beautiful wood surfaces.

Once cabinet carcasses are built, the aesthetic of your kitchen is determined by your doors and drawer fronts. In this class, we'll learn to build frame and panel doors and solid drawer fronts which can be used in cabinetry and furniture alike.

Ready to take your bookcase-building skills to the next level? In this 102 level bookcase class, we will explore new joinery options, refine your finish techniques, and revisit processing rough lumber on the jointer and planer. Instead of building with pine, we will use hardwood like cherry or walnut to construct our bookcase. Sharpen your measuring, chop saw, and table saw skills while building a functional, beautiful shelf.

Refine your woodworking skills while building a box. Use the table saw and router table to safely process rough materials and cut miter joints, practice using a variety of jigs to cut joinery, and learn the fundamentals of veneering.

Carpentry fundamentals taught in this course include tools of the trade, measuring and marking, using hand- and circular- saws, assembly with screws and nails, and understanding wood as a material. Students build a pair of sawhorses.

You’ve seen them being made on Instagram and TikTok. You’ve drooled over them at your friends’ houses. Now is your chance to take home a beautiful and unique cutting board about which you can proudly say “I made it myself!”

What good is a knife without a cutting board, and what good is a cutting board without a knife? In this class we build both! Join us for one day of cutting board construction, and a second day of forging an herb chopper with The British Blacksmith.