Guided Woodworking Studio
Studio MADE is a 4-week guided woodworking class for students with some woodworking experience who want dedicated shop time to develop their own ideas. Bring a project you’ve been thinking about, continue a build you’ve already started, or use the class to refine skills while working at your own pace.
Students work independently under the supervision of a woodworking instructor who provides guidance on design development, material selection, tool use, construction methods, and project sequencing. This class is ideal for students seeking support and feedback while pursuing self-directed work in a community woodshop setting.
Projects can range from small furniture and home objects to sculptural or experimental work, depending on your skill level and timeline.
Registration Requirements
Students must have completed a woodworking class at MADE or, if you have woodworking experience outside of MADE, please email info@madechicago.com before signing up. Include a brief description of your woodworking experience, tools you are comfortable using, and the type of projects you have worked on.
What You Will Make
Projects are student-directed and may include:
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Small furniture pieces
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Shelving or storage projects
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Home goods and lighting
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Planters or garden objects
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Joinery studies and prototypes
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Sculptural or experimental woodwork
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Continuing or refining unfinished projects
What You Will Learn
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How to plan and sequence an independent woodworking project
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Material selection and wood movement considerations
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Safe and efficient use of woodworking machinery
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Problem solving during construction
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Joinery selection and refinement
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Strategies for sanding, assembly, and finishing
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Working more independently in a shared woodshop
What’s Included in Your Class Tuition
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Consumable materials such as wood glue and sandpaper
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Basic finishing supplies
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Access to the woodshop during open studio hours
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Safety gear, including eye and ear protection
MADE Chicago will have hardwood available for purchase in 4' x 8" pieces. Availability and species will vary by session.
