Furniture Courses
Introduction to Furniture Repair (FR01)
This course is instructed by Scott Bennett, the craftsman on the Fixing Furniture YouTube channel. The Introduction to Furniture Repair course (FR01) teaches the fundamentals of how to disassemble and glue up wood furniture to renew stability and lengthen the life of the wood furniture. This is foundational knowledge required before taking on more complex furniture repair projects.
The course has been designed to mimic a classroom learning experience as much as possible in a virtual environment. This training is available in two different formats:
- A self-paced format, where you watch videos and work on exercises independently
- An instructor-supported format, in addition to watching videos and working independently, includes weekly Zoom meetings with the class to discuss the course content, address questions, and provide help
The Introduction to Furniture Repair course includes:
- 16 training videos
- 4 chair repair projects (you are responsible for sourcing the chairs, as described in the course)
- 8 hands-on repair exercises
- A list of tools and materials needed for each project
- 3 downloadable reference sheets
- A certificate of completion
Instructor Supported Course with Live Q&A
After watching the instructional videos and working on an exercise, the class will meet over video to discuss any questions and provide learning support.
$325 USD
Self Paced Course
This is an on-demand self study course that you can do at your own pace. This is a good option if the instructor supported course doesn't work with your schedule and you need something with more flexibility.
$149 USD
How to Match Stain and Wood Finishes (WF01)
Matching wood stain and wood finishes is difficult for experienced woodworkers and trades people. This course specializes in teaching the skills to understand colour, patterns, texture, and the sheen of finishes to successfully match colour and look of the desired wood finish.
This course is instructed by Scott Bennett, the craftsman on the Fixing Furniture YouTube channel. The course has been designed to mimic a classroom learning experience as much as possible in a virtual environment. Supplies are shipped to each student to get hands-on experience with the latest stain technology and traditional finishes.
This course includes:
- 8 training modules
- Hands-on exercises
- A course supplies kit, shipped to you, including:
- Edgebanding wood veneer samples
- 6 wood stains, using the latest stain technology ($150 value)
- Shellac flake samples
- Exercise sheets
- And more
- A certificate of completion
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Additional Courses
We're developing more courses to support your learning about furniture and woodworking. If you have a request for a specific topic, we'd be happy to hear from you. We have the woodworking and furniture knowledge to help you with training to grow your skills. Reach out to us on our Contact Us page.
