Move into furniture-making at your own pace with our evening Fundamentals III course.
Running three nights per week for six weeks, this class is designed for woodworkers who already have some basic experience with woodworking concepts, tools, and techniques.
With personalized instruction from master furniture-maker David Fleming, you will develop your hand-tool skills and refine your craftsmanship by building a classic side table.
As the focus of the class, this heirloom quality, solid wood table incorporates several traditional joinery techniques, including a dovetailed drawer and mortise-and-tenoned aprons.
You will learn:
- advanced hand and power tool use
- shaping with hand tools
- advanced joinery
- furniture assembly techniques
- how to refine your craftsmanship and efficiency
- how to apply traditional finishing
BONUS! Students who complete all three Fundamentals of Traditional Woodworking classes receive a certificate of accomplishment.
Schedule: Six weeks of evening classes from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday for a total of 54 instruction hours, with additional shop time available as needed to work on the exercises.
Prerequisite: Fundamentals I and II, or equivalent.
Tools required: All tools and materials supplied by the school.
Please bring ear and eye protection and a safety mask. No open-toed shoes or sandals are allowed.
Class size: Minimum 5, Maximum 8.
Please read and understand our Refund and Cancellation policies. By making payment you acknowledge that you have read and understood these policies.
Safety
Eye, hearing and dust protection are required in the machine room or when operating machines in the bench room.
Long sleeves and loose-fitting clothing are not allowed around the power equipment. Long hair must be pulled back and secured.
Closed-toe shoes are required. Open-toed shoes or sandals are not allowed.
COVID Policy: Masks are optional, however, if you are exhibiting symptoms of any contagious illness or if you have had a positive test for COVID or influenza within the past 5 days, please notify the school and do not attend class.
Thank you for your understanding.

Meet your Instructor
David Fleming learned basic carpentry as a matter of necessity while living for many years remote northwest Alaska for many years. In the 1980’s, he discovered the work of woodworking icon James Krenov, and spent two years studying with Krenov at the renowned Fine Woodworking program at California’s College of the Redwoods. David relocated to Scottsdale, AZ in 1993 and has made furniture there ever since. An expert in hand tool use, he has taught Krenov-inspired woodworking techniques to small classes and groups since 2009. Visit www.dfcabinetmaker.com