About our Beginning Woodworking Classes

MAKE SOMETHING

Experience the Art of Woodworking at the Florida School of Woodwork

Few things are as rewarding as transforming raw wood into something beautiful and functional. At the Florida School of Woodwork, you’ll learn furniture making and wood carving through expert-led, hands-on classes designed for all skill levels.

Our light-filled workshop is located in a beautifully renovated 1920s industrial building in Tampa’s RiverWalk district and provides the perfect creative space. Our instructors—skilled woodworkers with real-world experience—offer personalized guidance in a safe, well-organized environment.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced craftsperson, our courses focus on technical skills and project-based learning. Ready to start creating? Explore our classes today!

Our classes emphasize technical skills and project-based learning in a welcoming, well-organized, and safe environment. If you’re ready to develop your woodworking skills and create something truly special, explore our courses today!

RECENT WORKS

Experienced Woodwork Instructors

All of our classes are taught by experienced furniture makers, turners, and carvers. We are passionate makers with real-world experience. So whether you are looking for a new career, to improve your skills, or a new hobby, our instructors are here to give you the tools and experience to make your designs come to life.

Personal Attention

All of our classes are designed to give you the focused attention and encouragement needed to build your skills, comfort level, and repertoire of woodworking techniques. We keep class sizes small to tailor lessons and instruction to your individual needs.

Novice to Experienced Woodworkers

Classes are offered at all levels and cover an array of topics, techniques and a variety of time frames. Subjects cover joinery, hand tools, finishing and cabinet making. We also offer private one-on-one classes that can be scheduled to accommodate schedules that are complicated.