woodworking foundations II
learn how to design, plan, and build a woodworking project
Class Overview: Foundations II
Foundations II is designed as a next step on your woodworking journey after Foundations I.
Whereas Foundations I is about learning the fundamentals of woodworking — from the shop to the material to the tools — Foundations II is about learning to build, introducing the skills necessary to design, plan, and create a complex project: in this case, a custom storage bench.
Over the course of five weeks, we’ll cover everything from project planning and the development of a cut list, to stock prep and surfacing, glue-ups, joinery, fasteners and hardware, and finishing, making use of a wide assortment of tools and skills.
This class brings power tools into the mix, incorporating the table saw, miter saw, and drills on top of the foundational hand tools learned in Foundations I to help round out a comprehensive set of shop skills.
In our experience, Foundations II is where new woodworkers begin to really grow — thinking critically about stock sequencing, gaining comfort and familiarity with the shop and the tools, developing skill and deepening intuition.
Plus, students often see familiar faces from Foundations I, making FII a fun environment for friendships and community in the shop.
upcoming FII classes
Prerequisite: Foundations I
or demonstrated skill with core hand tools and woodshop processes
build sessions
Practice is the key to progress in woodworking: completing projects is essential to developing intuition, learning about style and approaches to building, and gaining confidence in the shop.
After completing Foundations II, take on new projects with guidance, structure, and support with Build Sessions, a way to learn with a pro by your side and alongside your peers.
These four-part classes pair the support and consistency of a class with the flexibility of a shop session. You’ve got an experienced instructor within arm’s reach for design advice, stock prep and layout suggestions, machine and tool guidance, joinery oversight, second opinions, and any other questions.
Build Sessions are a platform for continual learning: for you to start projects, get out of ruts, and pick up new skills. You’ll have opportunities to learn from not only the instructor but other students and their own unique projects.