Needham Furniture Makers

This woodworking school offers comprehensive workshops ranging from beginner to intermediate levels, covering both hand tool and machine woodworking techniques. Classes include router operation, cutting board construction, electric guitar building, furniture making, and traditional joinery methods.

Workshop offerings include:

1. Machine woodworking fundamentals and safety
2. Hand tool techniques including planes, chisels, and router planes
3. Traditional joinery including dovetails and floating tenons
4. Specialized projects: electric guitars, picture frames, side tables, and cutting boards
5. Carving workshops: spoon carving, chip carving, and chopsticks crafting

Courses are taught by experienced instructors including North Bennet Street School alumni and professional furniture makers. Most workshops require no prior experience and include all necessary materials and tools. Classes range from single-session workshops to multi-day intensive courses. Some courses are offered through Needham Community Education.