Name: Fundamentals of Woodworking
Instructor: TBD
Skill Level: Beginner
Recommended Prerequisites: None

Age: You must be at least 18 years old to participate

Class Description:

Fundamentals of Woodworking is the launching point into our sequential comprehensive woodworking courses. This class covers the basic techniques all woodworkers should know, the tools needed to get started and two fun projects to apply those skills. Students will construct a Japanese toolbox and a set of Krenov Style Sawhorses while learning about woodworking safety, material knowledge, wood grain and movement, cut types, wood/part selection, woodworking machines, hand tools, milling process, basic joinery, basic shaping, and furniture construction best practices.

Materials and material cost is included in this class and the lumber will be ready and waiting for each student. Students will walk away with their very own toolbox and set of sawhorses.

Schedule:

Every Thursday Evening (7 weeks)

• October 8th through November 19th, 2026  | 6:00PM – 10:00PM

What to bring:

We have everything you need to get started on day one. If you have these tools laying around, feel free to bring them to get some practice. If you don’t own any of these tools on the list we can talk about some good entry level options during class.

• Eye protection (mandatory)
• Hearing protection (mandatory)
• Dust protection (mandatory)
• Your own tools (recommended)
  • Chisels and mallet
    • Set of bench chisels
    • Lightweight mallet
  • Hand saws
    • Western style crosscut saw or
    • Japanese pull saw
  • Measuring tools
    • Tape measure
    • Combination square
  • Marking instruments
    • Pencil
    • Marking knife
  • Notebook
• Water and snack (optional)

Austin School of Furniture has the right to cancel this class at anytime if the minimum amount of students is not reached.

See our Refund Policy here