About This Class

Master some of the core aspects of furniture making, as you craft a simple, robust and beautiful hardwood stool. 

This 4 week class takes students through the complete process of creating a piece of furniture. Starting with rough lumber, we’ll cover what to look for and how to select wood for your project. In the woodshop, students will gain advanced skills in project planning and  you will use nearly every machine in the shop including the table saw, chop saw, bandsaw, drill press, and routers to create the joinery. At completion, students will not only have built their very own stool, but also have the skills and confidence to begin their own journey in furniture making.

This class is designed for students who have some woodworking experience already and want to take the plunge into finer solid wood furniture making. This is a technical project that is ­not for the absolute beginner. We will be cutting angles, and bevels on the table saw.

All students will be making the same classic wood stool using Poplar wood. You will have the option to upgrade to other wood choices during the registration process. 

Three sessions (6 hours) of shop time is required between classes on Saturdays from 10am-12pm. This is the only time reserved for the Furniture Making class students. If you cannot attend on Saturday or need to book additional hours, you ​w​ill need to book time via our ​general shop calendar at www.diycave.com/wood-calendar​ at normal shop rates ($12/hour for Members, $24/hour for Non Members).

More Details

All materials, design drawings, measurements and tools included.

If this class is full sign up for our waitlist on the class registration page to be notified if space opens up. If the dates do not work for you, schedule a private session of this class. 

What to Wear

Please wear close-toed shoes, no loose clothing, and hair tied back for safety in the studio.​

What to Bring

If you have personal protective equipment, a favorite tape measure and pencil, please bring it with you. Otherwise, protective gear and necessary items will be provided as needed.

Prerequisites

You must have completed our Woodshop Basics One class or be pre-approved by our instructor if you have previous woodworking experience.

Ages 18+ welcome if accompanied by a parent/guardian. Both need to register and pay.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds, Credits & Transfers

We understand that emergencies happen, so if you are unable to attend your class and you cancel with:

• More than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, you may request a full refund or transfer the full amount paid to another class.

• Less than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, your payment is non refundable. However you may transfer the amount paid, minus a 15% cancellation fee, to any class within 90 days of request. It is not guaranteed that a comparable class will be offered within 90 days.

• Less than 48 (forty eight) hours before your class begins, your payment is non refundable. It is extremely difficult to fill cancelled spaces with short notice.

• After class start date/time: No credits, refunds or prorating of fees will be given for missed portions or early withdrawals.

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Please send all cancellation and change requests to classes@diycave.com 

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Changes or Cancellations

DIYcave reserves the right to cancel any class, limit class size, change class times or substitute instructors for those listed in the schedule. If a class is canceled, students may choose to receive a full refund or may transfer – with no fee – to another class or workshop. If DIYcave cancels for any reason, all payments can be refunded.