Center for Furniture Craftsmanship

Woodworking Classes in Maine

Woodworking classes on the Maine coast

Our woodworking school offers courses in furniture making and related skills such as carving, turning, marquetry and finishing.

As a year-round, non-profit woodworking school, our goal is to encourage individual excellence in an inspiring and supportive environment.

2010 Workshops

students in woodworking class

Workshops are one-week and two-week opportunities to immerse yourself in woodworking with the guidance of outstanding, professional craftsmen dedicated to sharing their skills, and the companionship of other enthusiastic participants.

Twelve-Week Intensive

Erasmus cabinet

If you are considering furniture making as a profession, a sabbatical from your present career, or simply a life-enhancing skill, this course is for you - twelve straight weeks of hands-on woodworking in a fully equipped shop with daily personal instruction.


Nine-Month Comprehensive

Student in a basic woodworking workshop

This curriculum is designed for aspiring professional furniture makers and dedicated amateurs who seek in-depth training at the highest standard of excellence.

Studio Fellowships

A woodturning workshop

This program offers advanced creative opportunities to emerging professional and established woodworkers interested in exploring new work.