Woodworking Classes in NYC, New York

Learn the basics of woodworking and try your hand at furniture design in Bien Hecho’s signature “Intro to Woodworking” course for adults, perfect for anyone new to woodworking or in need of a refresher. Starting with the basic properties of wood and continuing through machine use, joinery and the construction of furniture, this course will give...

You will gain a broad understanding of how Japanese woodworking distinguishes itself from Western approaches during this two hour talk and demonstration. The session will include an overview of traditional hand tools used in a range of work scale, from making small objects to full size timber frame building.  This will be followed by a brief...

Designed for beginners with little to no woodworking experience, this five-session class covers wood physics, shop safety and etiquette, an introduction to joinery concepts, and hands-on experience with the most commonly used woodworking machines. The project for this class is a small side table featuring half-laps, bridle joints, and a round top....

Looking to jump right into the world of fine woodworking? Is your goal is to continue creating projects long after attending one of our workshops? Then Introduction to Furniture Making is for you! Throughout this 16 hour intensive workshop (split over 4 or 6 sessions), students will build a solid foundation for their new venture into woodworking....

In this 5-day intensive you'll get hands-on training with essential hand tools--back saws, chisels, and planes--while making a classic hardwood mallet with simple and elegant joinery. You'll also learn how to keep your tools sharp and well-tuned. This class provides a solid foundation of skills and techniques for both small projects and more advanced...

Join us for this fun workshop as we mingle & create a wall hung wine rack. NO pre-assembled wood here, YOU create the entire project from a single piece of wood - cutting, drilling, boring, and sanding all on your own! Makers will gain experience with the miter saw, table saw, drill press, and pneumatic nail gun.  All materials included.

In this workshop, you'll turn a block of wood into a small wooden bowl while learning the principles of bowl turning, tool selection, and turning techniques. You will also learn lathe operation and safety, how to sharpen lathe tools, and finishing basics. All tools, materials and safety equipment are provided. Completion of this class allows you to...

This intermediate-level workshop builds on skills learned during SXW 680 and SXW 684. Students develop the ability to work more precisely and safely with machinery and hand tools. How to make a cut list and estimate materials is covered. Marking and measuring for joinery is introduced as well as resawing boards on the band saw and milling lumber. ...

Learn how to use the most versatile tool in the shop. With a router you can do twenty different types of joinery, create beautiful edge profiles, and make flawless duplicates of furniture parts. But used incorrectly, routers can be at best unpleasant to use and at worst dangerous.  In this three-session intensive, you'll get hands-on training...

This 7-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 Shaker side table with mortise and tenon joinery, tapered legs and a rabbeted drawer.  Topics covered:...

This five-session class covers both spindle and faceplate styles of turning wood on the lathe. You’ll learn lathe setup. safety and operation as well as how to select, use and sharpen a variety of carving tools. The project for this class is a small three-leg stool with through-tenons that are wedged into a round seat—all parts made on the lathe....

This class covers the same topics as Intro to Woodworking and is open to women-identified, transgender, and non-binary folks. Designed to empower and build community among diverse beginner woodworkers, this five-session class covers: wood physics shop safety and etiquette an introduction to joinery concepts hands-on experience with the most commonly...

Have experience woodworking, or are you a good self-learner? This workshop certifies you to access open studio for your own personal projects in just 1.5 hours! The goal of this workshop is to educate prospective members how to safely use major equipment found in the studio. Participants will be assessed on their ability to use the equipment...

This 5-session intermediate-level workshop builds on skills learned in Intro to Woodworking, expanding into joinery and special techniques used in smaller projects. Working with machines and hand tools, you will build a one-of-a-kind decorative box comprised of several hardwoods.  Important Thing to Note:  Pre-requisite: Completion...

Design and model your own piece of furniture. The key premise is learning through making and testing.  Working on full-size models and prototypes, develop a sense of human scale and proportion. Explore a variety of materials and techniques, gaining basic understanding of furniture construction and manufacturing. While developing individual projects,...