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We invite people of ALL genders and races to come and learn fine woodworking. This is where beginners and intermediate students learn truly “fine” woodworking. Super sharp tools are provided for most beginner courses. We offer courses in fine joinery, built environment, custom furniture making, beginning machine or hand tool use, carpentry & carving styles of various cultures, turning, and coopering. Scholarships/VA funding available!

The Port Townsend School of Woodworking invites you to learn
fine craftsmanship in a contemporary context.

New to PTSW in 2025!
Shop-Sawn Veneers and Inlays: Making Magic with Precious Materials
May 26
Shop-Sawn Veneers and Inlays: Making Magic with Precious Materials

Sarah Watlington
5 Days, Open to All

 In this technique-based five-day class, artist and furniture maker Sarah Watlington will teach the art of shop-sawn veneering, parquetry, unconventional inlay, and how to utilize precious small pieces of wood– from exotic offcuts to tree branches– for maximum effect. 
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Sculptural Stool: Power and Hand Carving a Stunning Seat
Jul 21
Sculptural Stool: Power and Hand Carving a Stunning Seat

Keunho Peter Park
6 Days, Open to All

Make your own sculptural wooden stool in this six-day design/build course. 
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Turning and Creative Finishing
Aug 4
Turning and Creative Finishing

Kimberly Winkle
5 Days, Open to All

In this five-day course, you will learn the fundamentals of woodturning as well as finishes like milk paint and surface texture.
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Build a Shoji-Inspired Lamp
Aug 11
Build a Shoji-Inspired Lamp

Rob Millard-Mendez
5 Days, Open to All

In this five-day design and build course, you will learn to use hand tools and power tools to create a timeless, functional, and beautiful lamp that will illuminate and add visual interest to any interior space.
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Hand Sculpted Functional Objects: Spoons, Brushes & Knives
Aug 25
Hand Sculpted Functional Objects: Spoons, Brushes & Knives

Annalise Rubida
5 Days, Open to All

In this five-day design and build course, you will be guided through a creative practice around carving small-scale functional objects.
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Building the Daisy Table: Enhancing Confidence in Machine Woodworking
Sep 15
Building the Daisy Table: Enhancing Confidence in Machine Woodworking

Kelly Parker
5 Days, Some Skills Required

You will construct a unique side table while learning the basics of solid wood construction, exposed-dowel joinery, and machine woodworking. 
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Surface Embellishment Techniques
Sep 20
Surface Embellishment Techniques

Kelly Parker
1 Day, Open to All

In this one day course, you will be encouraged to play and explore surface embellishment techniques on wood surfaces.
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Learn the Basics

Gain an intuitive understanding of wood and experience the joy of using sharp tools to make accurate joinery.

Courses for Beginners
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Scholarships available

Scholarships are available for every course.

How to apply
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Use your veterans administration benefits

Find out more about courses that are covered by your VA benefits.

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Hand Tool Heaven:
Where future fine woodworkers start their journey.

Created by Foundations of Woodworking graduate Andrea Love