Learn Furniture Making & DIY Woodworking

Have you ever dreamed of making your own beautiful furniture? Designing and crafting with solid wood is one of the most rewarding DIY projects anyone can take on. It combines creativity, practical skill, and the satisfaction of building something you’ll use every day.

Whether you’re just starting out or already enjoy DIY projects at home, learning the right techniques through expert woodworking courses will give you the confidence to create pieces you’ll be proud of.

Why Solid Wood Furniture Making is Special

Solid wood furniture has a timeless quality that sets it apart from mass-produced items. Each piece carries unique grain patterns, natural strength, and a character that lasts for generations. When you build furniture yourself, you’re not only choosing the design and finish – you’re also crafting something personal, meaningful, and built to last.

Working with wood also helps you develop practical skills like accurate measuring, cutting, joinery, and finishing. These are valuable skills for both DIY home projects and larger furniture builds.

Beautiful solid oak wood grain on furniture panel

Furniture Making & Woodworking Courses at BB Craft School

Learning on your own is possible, but structured guidance from experienced instructors will help you progress much faster. At BB Craft School, courses are designed for beginners and DIY enthusiasts, making woodworking approachable, fun, and effective.

Here are the top courses to begin your journey:

1. Cutting Board Class – Beginner-Friendly Project

• R1 200 | 6 Students Max | 4 Hours (9AM – 1PM)

• This short course is perfect if you want to try woodworking and leave with something practical. Students select unique pieces of wood, laminate them together, shape and finish the board, and even add custom laser engraving.

2. Wood Tools Intro – Learn Essential Power Tools

• R2 400 | 4 Students Max | 1 Day (9AM – 3/4PM)

• This course focuses on building confidence with woodworking power tools. Students complete a simple pine box while learning to measure, cut, sand, and join wood with techniques like pocket holes and biscuits.

  
  

It’s the perfect foundation course for anyone new to woodworking and is a prerequisite for more advanced furniture-making workshops.

3. Online Furniture Design 101 – Learn to Design Before You Build

• R900 | Online | Self-Paced

  
  

Design is the first step in creating stunning furniture, and this online course makes it simple and accessible. Furniture Design 101 is highly recommended before attending the in-person Woodworking 101 workshop, as it prepares you to confidently design the side table you’ll later build in the studio.

What’s included:

✅ Full access to user-friendly design software (provided with the course)

✅ Step-by-step guidance on designing a solid wood furniture piece from scratch

✅ Skills you can apply to future furniture projects and DIY builds

By completing this online course, students gain a strong foundation in design principles, making the transition to hands-on woodworking much smoother. You’ll arrive at Woodworking 101 ready with a complete table design, saving time in the workshop and ensuring your project is well thought-out from the start.

This is the perfect bridge between imagination and creation – giving you the confidence to design, and then build, your own solid wood furniture.

4. Woodworking 101 – Build a Solid Wood Side Table

• R7 600 | 4 Students Max | 3 Days (9AM – 3/4PM)

• In this three-day workshop, students build a solid wood side table step by step. From measuring and cutting to joinery, assembly, and finishing, the course covers everything needed to design and build real furniture.

  
  

The focus is on practical woodworking techniques using modern tools, giving participants the confidence to create future projects at home.

With the right guidance, even beginners can create stunning results.

Tips for Designing Stunning Furniture Pieces

Designing furniture is both creative and practical. Keep these tips in mind:

• Start with inspiration – browse furniture design websites, Pinterest, or even nature.

• Sketch ideas – even rough drawings make a big difference.

• Think function first – how will the piece be used, and by whom?

• Keep proportions balanced – visually pleasing designs are comfortable too.

• Finishes matter – stains, oils, or paint can completely transform the look of wood.

Start Your DIY Furniture Journey Today

Furniture making is one of the most rewarding DIY skills you can learn. With the right training, tools, and practice, you can build pieces that bring warmth and character to any space.

BB Craft School offers a range of hands-on woodworking courses at Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West, designed to help beginners and DIY enthusiasts unlock their creativity.

Online Design Courses

In-Person Courses

📅 Spaces are limited – check available dates and book your spot on our website.

Your furniture-making and DIY journey starts here!