Master traditional joinery and hand tool techniques while exploring innovations like computational wood bending, bio-materials, and digital carpentry tools. We balance timeless craft wisdom with contemporary fabrication methods, staying curious about developments in sustainable forestry, engineered wood products, and traditional knowledge preservation.
Wood Fundamentals & Material Understanding
Learn to identify wood species, understand grain patterns, and select the right materials for your projects.
Traditional Joinery & Hand Tool Mastery
Master timeless joinery techniques and develop precision with hand tools like chisels, planes, and saws.
Basic functional furniture Building
Build practical and beautiful furniture pieces, focusing on strong construction and functional design.
Small-Scale Making & Whittling
Create small, intricate objects, from kitchen utensils to decorative items, using whittling and carving techniques.
Toy Making & Play Objects
Design and craft durable, safe, and imaginative wooden toys and play objects for all ages.
Local Material Integration & Bamboo Work
Explore the use of locally sourced woods and learn the unique properties and techniques of working with bamboo.