Courses

Video tutorials showing step by step upholstery techniques and processes for the amateur to professional DIYer (do it yourselfer).

Explore advanced 3D modeling techniques for furniture and interior design using Rhino software in this comprehensive tutorial series. Learn to model a bench, create a wash basin, master material basics and texture mapping, discover new material improvements, and delve into lighting design across Rhino versions 6 and 7. Enhance your skills in creating realistic and visually appealing 3D models for furniture and interior spaces.

Start by reviewing face frames and frameless cabinet construction, and learn which style of drawer is right for your project. Then, WOOD magazine contributing craftsman and educator Jim Heavey will demonstrate how to build a drawer box with drawer-lock or impressive dovetail joinery. Moving on, you’ll learn how to construct flat-panel and classic cope-and-stick raised-panel drawer fronts. Find out how to select the right wood for your front, discover proper router-table techniques, bit selection, and more. Then, explore a variety of available hardware as Jim discusses full-extension and undermount soft-close slides, as well as epoxy-coated roller glides. Plus, get troubleshooting tips for hardware installation! Finally, learn how to use a dovetail jig. Successfully set up and adjust your jig, test for fit, and cut a perfect half-blind dovetail for professional-looking results you’ll love.

Improve the quality of your cabinetry and fine furniture as you learn how to design, join, and properly fit doors. Furniture maker and expert instructor Robert Spiece will review the anatomy of the door and help you to select the right materials for your project. Learn to join and frame your panels, accurately cut mortises and tenons, and fine-tune these pieces with hand tools for clean, precise results. Then, create panels for your doors and even form raised panels without a spindle shaper! Properly sand and glue up your door and add texture and visual interest by pinning mortise and tenon detail. Finally, install hinges and learn to expertly fit the doors you’ve worked so hard to create. You’ll even get Robert’s personal picks for door-catch hardware that’s truly at home in fine furniture.

Explore a comprehensive 6-hour course on furniture design and manufacturing using Autodesk Fusion 360. Learn the basics of industrial design and sculpting, master parametric modeling for production, create detailed drawings, and understand manufacturing processes specific to the furniture industry. Collaborate on projects, utilize advanced features, and gain practical insights from Ganas Manufacturing. Develop essential skills to bring innovative furniture designs from concept to production using cutting-edge 3D modeling software.

Tables, chairs and other forms of furniture rely heavily on mortise-and-tenon joinery, which is at the heart of this class with George Vondriska. From scaling the joinery to suit your project to producing a perfectly fitting joint, you’ll learn the mortise and tenon joint inside and out, along with other great tips for making rock-solid furniture. Additionally, furniture projects often require solid wood tops, made using edge-to-edge glue-ups. Learn the tricks behind jointing perfect edges, getting great color and grain matches in your top, and allowing solid wood tops to expand and contract seasonally. In this class you’ll learn about: • Project design • Edge-to-edge glue ups for strength and beauty • Mortise and tenon joinery • Tapering legs • Adding decorative accents to furniture projects George is a firm believer in the adage that form should follow function, and he’ll show you how to add simple details to furniture that take it from boring to beautiful. For example, a simple router bit makes a significant difference in the look of the table rails. Undercutting the edge of the top gives it a lighter look. A slight taper on the legs reduces their bulk. Fundamentals of Furniture Making provides video instruction that makes each of these details easy to do. In addition to step-to-step video instruction, this class provides you with downloadable resources and helpful information, including a printable woodworking plan for the table you’ll build in your own shop while following along with George’s techniques, and source references for any specialized tools used.

Learn how to create custom furniture for your BIM models using Revit families and templates.

Not all quilts need to end with a plain binding! In this class, taught by art quilter Heather Thomas, you will learn 10 different techniques for adding edges and finishes to your quilted projects: Satin Stitch with Rattail Two Toned Double French Binding Sandwich Facing with a Wavy Edge Gathered Ribbon Edging Single Fold Hand Beading Binding Raw Edge Sectioned Binding Iron-on Curved Edge Binding Ripped Iron-on with Twisted Couched Fabric Single Fold Ripped Edge with Fray & Couched Ribbon Each of these techniques can add some extra beauty to the edges of your quilts.

Take your sewing to the next level by adding professional seam finishes to your projects. Perfect seams are the foundation of a well-sewn garment or project. In this class, ZJ Humbach gives you a quick tutorial on how to ensure your seams are perfect each and every time you sew. You will also be able to download a checklist for sewing perfect seams. Your sewing machine offers you several choices for finishing your seams quickly, easily and professionally. Even if you only have a straight-stitch machine, you can add a custom look with either edge stitching or a turned and stitched seam, which is also called a clean finish. For those with zigzag machines, there are three main options to achieve a professional look. Encased seams are a versatile finish for a wide range of sewing projects. You’ll learn how to do three different styles: self-bound seam, mock French seam, and French seam. Each looks terrific and is easier than you think. Once you learn how, you’ll use these techniques on so many projects! You will be able to practice everything you have learned in the bonus project, a simple tote bag. Practice sewing an encased seam and French seams. You’ll also learn how to make a lined pocket. You can make this bag in less than an hour!

Upholstered furniture is a major component in decorating, and one of the most important elements of comfortable living. This course examines all aspects of upholstered furniture as an integral part of an interior. Learn the components of upholstered seating and how famous interior designers have combined these features to create classic styles. Examine the inner workings of upholstered furniture to see how the construction impacts comfort and longevity. Explore a range of upholstery materials, cushion and frame shapes, all about finishing touches such as trimming and decorative pillows.

Create custom furniture designs on a budget, brand yourself and get clients. Join renowned furniture designer Paul Jeffrey as he shares his expertise and insights from his award-winning firm. Immerse yourself in the world of furniture design and explore the synthesis of client ideas with the voices of their spaces, resulting in unique and never-repeated designs. In this online course, you will delve into the mid-century modern movement, a significant source of inspiration for Paul Jeffrey, and uncover the clean and sleek aesthetic that characterizes it. You will gain valuable knowledge and skills, including conducting design consultations, sketching for inspiration, adding functionality to your designs, selecting materials, creating 3D models, and producing production drawings. Moreover, Paul will share his insights on finding qualified furniture makers and the basic principles of sales and marketing.

Bring out the true style potential in any fiber project! Join popular fiber aficionado Edie Eckman and learn how to crochet beautiful borders that you can apply beyond just crocheted projects. During class, you’ll conquer lots of great border styles, from tasteful basics to unique beauties. Along the way, you’ll see how to plan for project success, crochet a base row and read charts like a pro. If you run into a bump along the way, no big deal, because Edie will show you how to troubleshoot common problems. You’ll also learn new crochet stitches, conquer curves and corners and discover how to apply your border to all sorts of fabrics.

Work through each seaming technique with Katrina as you build a reference notebook of techniques you can apply to any garment. Katrina will show you the creative possibilities of vintage seaming techniques and design details with stunning inspiration samples. Learn a variety of tailored effects including topstitching, padded and welt seams, piping and double piping, strap seams, lace insertions and more. Design bold garment elements using faux tucks, prairie points and Seminole piecework. Katrina puts it all together in three renditions of a dress pattern to show you how decorative seams can transform simple garments. Important Pattern Information: The sewing pattern on which this class is based — Vogue 1329 — is not included with your purchase and may be out of print — check with online retailers. This class is rich in essential sewing techniques, so if the pattern is out of print, we encourage you to look for an alternative pattern with similar style details. You might also be able to find the original pattern through a private reseller.

From items forgotten in basements to cast-offs picked up at the thrift store, professional decorative artist Ann Marie Auricchio shows you furniture upcycling tips to transform ordinary objects. You’ll learn faux finishing, distressing and cracking, how to use silver leaf, and sophisticated stencil and tape techniques. Ann Marie will also teach you how to identify styles and eras of furniture design, as well as the secrets to distinguishing which items are worthy of upcycling and which are better left untouched. Master the art of “upcycling” all types of household items quickly, easily and inexpensively!

Learn tools and techniques for creating custom furniture pieces for your Revit projects, all while exploring some of the more popular styles and pieces in the interior design field.

Starting off with a simple sketch, we'll explore ways to create the base of the desk using weldments, a wood table top, learn how to use the sheet metal tool, and put it all together in an assembly. We'll then chose colors and materials, to render everything in Photoview360, creating a finished prototype of our desk or table. And, to finish it up, we'll create a drawing for manufacturing.

Learn time-saving techniques that help you avoid drawn-out hand appliqué processes without sacrificing quality stitching. Beth’s hand appliqué tips help you at every step, from the initial creation and organization of templates to embellishing your quilt motifs with embroidery stitches. She’ll cover the fundamentals of how to appliqué, including the materials necessary to create her exclusive, customizable pattern. Efficiently cut and address the paper templates so you can easily dock and stitch them together later. Glue-baste perfect circles and sharp points in deceptively simple techniques. Choose fabrics with different color values to produce interesting lighting details, and machine-stitch your motif to the background for heirloom-quality results.

Learn to cast and create bespoke items of furniture infused with bold colors and patterns using eco-resin, from the initial mold to the finished piece “I never tire of the hands-on process of working with materials, experimenting, and seeing all the unexpected results it can create.” Surface and product designer Olivia Aspinall uses that process to make hand-cast surfaces and objects, with a particular focus on bespoke terrazzo. Via her self-named studio, she has produced products that are both practical and decorative for companies like Google, Pinterest, and Cancer Research. In this online course, Olivia teaches you how to make your own furniture using terrazzo techniques and eco-resin. Learn to cast a unique side table from scratch that brings color and pattern to any space. Chip and cast your way to your very own terrazzo collection!

Light up your home by creating a versatile lighting accessory through resourceful woodworking techniques. Designing bespoke furniture goes beyond visual aesthetics, it is an expression of our identity. Designer Fabien Cappello explores the geographical context of furniture and has developed an eclectic style that reflects its relationship with people, the environment, and materials. In this course, join Fabien on a trip to a local factory in Mexico and discover how to make a lamp out of broomsticks. Combine resourcefulness and innovation to create an original wooden accessory that can light up any space.

Explore advanced furniture design techniques in this comprehensive workshop on Fusion 360. Learn how to leverage the Parameters function to streamline production and boost efficiency in your furniture manufacturing business. Master complex modeling, joinery, and automation techniques while following along with practical examples, including the design and assembly of built-ins and custom-sized furniture. Gain valuable insights into CAM collaborations and custom tool creation to expand your potential and increase revenue. Whether you're an established business owner or just starting out in the industry, discover essential tools and strategies to succeed in furniture design and manufacturing.