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Jun 25, 2025

Furniture Design and Construction for Beginners

This beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamentals of furniture design and construction. You’ll learn how to conceptualize, design, select materials, and build simple furniture pieces using basic tools and techniques. The course balances creative design principles with practical woodworking skills, helping you transform ideas into functional and beautiful furniture.

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What You’ll Learn?

Historical context and styles in furniture design
Sketching and planning furniture pieces with accurate measurements
Selecting and preparing appropriate materials
Mastering basic joinery and assembly techniques
Applying surface finishes for durability and aesthetics
Building confidence to create simple functional furniture
Combining creativity and craftsmanship in your projects

Course Syllabus

Topic 1: Introduction to Furniture Design

3 Lessons 1 Quiz

Topic 2: Basics of Furniture Design Sketching

2 Lessons 1 Quiz

Topic 3: Material Selection and Preparation

2 Lessons 1 Quiz

Topic 4: Basic Joinery Techniques

2 Lessons 1 Quiz

Topic 5: Finishing Your Furniture

2 Lessons 1 Quiz

Certification

Choose from a list of project topics or create your own project idea that incorporates all skills learned (e.g., a mini-banking system, personal expense tracker, or inventory manager).

Meet Your Instructor

Milton Stone
3.5
Milton Stone

My courses cover brand and UX design, content creation, photo editing, and furniture making to help you build skills that connect, engage, and express your unique style.

Jonathan Ive
3.6
Jonathan Ive

Hi, a course instructor guiding learners through the full journey of interior design—from concept development to polished, functional spaces that inspire.

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Mathew Ellis
Mathew EllisJune 24, 2025
3
Great course! The instructor explained everything in an easy-to-understand way. I feel more confident now.
Bobbie Peck
Bobbie PeckJune 24, 2025
2
The course started strong but lost momentum halfway. Needs more examples.
Emily watson
Emily watsonJune 24, 2025
4
Furniture Design and Construction for Beginners is a hands-on course that teaches the basics of building furniture. It’s beginner-friendly, with clear instructions on tools, materials, and design. Great for anyone wanting to start woodworking.

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