Wood 1 Series: Furniture with John Henley

Learn the fundamentals of working with wood, gain confidence in the wood shop, and learn the basics of furniture making! 8-Part Series Workshop Date: Thursdays, June 18–August 6, 2026 Time: 6pm-9pm Description: In this introductory series, students will explore wood from a material perspective, learning the anatomy of wood, its behaviors, and how to harness it to create beautiful objects that last! Each session will begin with a lecture-style discussion followed by practical exercises that introduce students to the entire woodshop. Students will learn the foundational processes of woodworking, including how to take a rough-sawn board to surfaced-lumber (and what that even means!) and how to assemble multiple pieces with joinery techniques. John will guide students through lessons in the material characteristics of wood applied to create a functional object, beginning with a cutting board and culminating in a simple end table constructed with floating-tenon joinery. Throughout the… View Source