Bench Joinery
5 Days: Monday - Friday, August 18th-22nd, 2025, 8AM - 5 PM
Tuition: $1,200
Ages: 18 & Up
Instructor: Zack Fealk
Instructional Delivery Method(s): In person
Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Program Description:
We will learn a variety of joints, their strengths and weaknesses and how to implement them into furniture making and design. We will first construct a simple box to store all of our new sample joints then get right into the art and technique of wood joinery. This will be a combination of hand tool and machine joinery techniques. With a maximum of 8 students, you'll receive personalized instruction in a fully equipped woodworking college with state-of-the-art work benches.
You will learn the following joints:
Dovetail
Half-blind Dovetail
Sliding Dovetail
Finger Joints
Mortise and Tenon
Through Wedged Tenon
Through Tenon with Dado
Through Locked Key Mortise and Tenon
Twin Tenon
Bridle Joint/Half Lap Joint
Learning Objectives:
Cutting techniques
Tool and layout selection
Sharpening
Adhesive selection
Understanding the use of different domestic hardwoods
Joint selection
Proper machine setup for repeatable results
Tool List: (We provide all the tools, but you are also welcome to bring your own)
Marking Gauge
Marking Knife
Square (4”-6”)
Dovetail Saw
Crosscut Saw
Bevel Gauge
Measuring Tape
Attendance Requirements: Students must attend all days
Location: Sam Beauford Woodshop, 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, Michigan 49221
Class Size: Maximum 8 students
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If you have any questions about this class, please contact the Administrative Office at (517) 759-3070 or email sambeaufordwoodshop@gmail.com.
AIA Advance Learner Preparation: None
AIA Approved Learning Units & Type: 40 Elective
AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: 02/26/2028
Official AIA CES Provider Statement: Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 10009739. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.