TOP 10 WOODWORKING & CARPENTRY COURSES IN CHICAGO, USA

The Basic Certificate in Construction Carpentry prepares students for an entry level apprentice position with a construction contractor. The program provides instruction in tool safety and usage, construction materials, work site safety, blueprint reading, and mathematical concepts.

Learn the fundamentals of woodworking to create functional, decorative, or sculptural objects. New Students will work on guided projects while gaining fundamental skills with cutting, milling, joining, and finishing hardwoods and plywood.

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

The main focus of the first course is learning how to use power and hand tools properly and safely. Classes are meant for any adult interested in pursuing wood furniture design and woodworking as a hobby or potential career.

Practical hands-on skills training to provide a solid foundation of technical skills preparing students for work in a wide variety of jobs in the wood products manufacturing industry.

The goal of this class is to take anyone new to the wonderful world of woodworking and guide them towards independence in their future endeavors as a craftsperson or DIY weekend warrior.