Woodworking Classes in Chicago, IL

Natural willow furniture is the ideal rustic accent when you need a seat for that perfect spot in your garden or porch. Learn the basic techniques of making bent willow furniture. You will select one project to complete during the workshop.  Projects are large, so bring a vehicle that can accommodate them. Bring a hammer, hand pruners, and...

Natural willow furniture is the ideal rustic accent when you need a seat for that perfect spot in your garden or porch. Learn the basic techniques of making bent willow furniture. You will select one project to complete during the workshop.  Projects are large, so bring a vehicle that can accommodate them. Bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work...

Natural willow furniture is the ideal rustic accent when you need a seat for that perfect spot in your garden or porch. Learn the basic techniques of making bent willow furniture. You will select one project to complete during the workshop.  Projects are large, so bring a vehicle that can accommodate them. Bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work...

Natural willow furniture is the ideal rustic accent when you need a seat for that perfect spot in your garden or porch. Learn the basic techniques of making bent willow furniture. You will select one project to complete during the workshop.  Projects are large, so bring a vehicle that can accommodate them. Bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work...

Natural willow furniture is the ideal rustic accent when you need a seat for that perfect spot in your garden or porch. Learn the basic techniques of making bent willow furniture. You will select one project to complete during the workshop.  Projects are large, so bring a vehicle that can accommodate them. Bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work...

Participants will learn the basics of Japanese woodblock printmaking (mokuhanga) in this 2-day workshop. At the onset we will make a two-color print from prepared blocks using; water-based pigments, kento registration, and pressing with a baren – all hallmarks of this Japanese woodblock printmaking process dating back to the 17th century....

Van Gogh Paintologist will teach a hands-on class that will introduce you to the unique qualities of Van Gogh Fossil Paint and Beeswax Finishes.  This is for the DIY-er out there who wants to take a tired piece of furniture and turn it into the star of the show. There is no sanding or prep work involved in Van Gogh, just wipe down your piece...

NEW!!  Bring in a small piece of furniture to paint.  This class will give a brief introduction to the Rethunk Junk by Laura Paint Line & then we'll jump right in and start painting a small piece of furniture you bring in with you.  A Wood Chair, Small Accent Table or End Table are perfect choices. You should be able to lift it yourself...

Van Gogh Paintologist will teach a hands-on class that will introduce you to the unique qualities of Van Gogh Fossil Paint and Beeswax Finishes. This is for the DIY-er out there who wants to take a tired piece of furniture and turn it into the star of the show. There is no sanding or prep work involved in Van Gogh, just wipe down your piece and start...

NEW!!  Bring in a small piece of furniture to paint.  This class will give a brief introduction to the Van Gogh Fossil Paint Collection, a chance to get started by painting a sample board and then we'll jump right in and start painting a small piece of furniture that you bring in.  Please make sure it's small enough to paint in one class. ...

Learn the fundamental techniques of wood construction used to create any functional, decorative, or sculptural object. Explore a variety of methods to cut, shape, join, and finish wood, and gain an understanding of the functional and aesthetic reasons to choose. New students will learn safety, tool use, material properties, and construction processes...

Introduction to Woodworking is a nine week course that serves as the preliminary class in our three course furniture making series. Here you will have an opportunity to learn about the characteristics of wood and the basic principals of woodworking through lectures, demonstrations, and most importantly, practical application. Focusing primarily...

Bit Space offers engaging workshops that can be completed in about 3 hours. Similar to our Design + Build Studio, kids will learn various skills in design, construction, electronics, and computers all in a half-day workshop. At the end, they’ll have a cool project they can take home. We also offer some introductory classes to new students at no...

Techniques of Machining Wood carries on the learning process of safely and effectively building furniture.  This course focuses primarily on power tools and machines. As part of the milling process, you will use the jointer, planer and table saws. In addition to dimensioning the wood for your project, instruction on the table saw will include...

Methods of Mortise and Tenon Joinery introduces the student to one of the most basic and universal of woodworking joints. In this course you will learn multiple methods of making mortise and tenon joints. These methods will include use of router and router table, mortising machine, tenoning jig and “Domino”. You will also learn to...