Jiawood Private Classes
an exploration in the art of Cabinet-Making
At Jiawood, we offer a one-month intensive woodworking workshop focused on traditional cabinet-making with hand tools, fully tailored to each student’s individual goals and project interests.
Customized Learning
The course content, pace, and final project are tailored to your interests, goals, and skill level. While the default structure centers around building a cabinet, the final piece you make is chosen based on what you want to create. Whether it’s a cabinet, a box, or something else within the scope of what we make at Jiawood, we’ll guide you through the process, from concept to completion.
Flexible Scheduling
Workshop dates are not fixed. They are arranged by request, depending on your availability and ours. We’ll work together to find a time that suits both you and the workshop schedule.
Our Approach
You’ll not only build a piece of furniture—you’ll also explore the design philosophy we follow at Jiawood, which emphasizes harmony between material, natural forms, and function.
Working with hand tools is more than just woodworking, it’s a practice in understanding. Each type of wood responds differently, and using hand tools teaches you to notice, adapt, and respect those differences. You’ll also learn to care for the tools themselves: sharpening, tuning, and handling them with precision. These skills build patience, focus, and confidence—and allow you to create fine joinery without relying on machines.
More Than Just Skills
This workshop is also about personal growth. As you work with your hands and focus on detail, you’ll develop qualities like present mindedness, discipline, and a deep appreciation for natural beauty. We believe a good woodworker learns to balance the spirit of the wood, the spirit of the tool, and the spirit of the craftsperson. When those align, the process becomes deeply meaningful—and the results speak for themselves.
Class Overview:
- Duration: 4 weeks – Mon to Friday – students can use the workshop on Saturdays and Sundays are off.
- Intensity: Immersive and intensive, will require a high level of commitment
- Focus: Traditional woodworking tailored for aspiring cabinet makers
Curriculum Highlights:
- Comprehensive coverage from design conception to the realization of finished cabinets.
- In-depth understanding of wood types and their distinct characteristics.
- Mastery of essential woodworking tools and their nuanced maintenance and applications.
- Development of the craftsperson’s mindset and work ethic.
- Cutting joinery techniques for precision and durability using hand tools.
- Using a hand plane to create a beautiful finish and working with natural oils.
Class Size:
1 or 2 students per class
Investment:
- Course Fee: USD 4000
- First payment: USD 1000 (non-refundable)
- Second payment: USD 3000 (Refundable up to 2 months before the class)
- Registration must be done at least 3 months before the class date.
- Inclusive of a premium set of starter tools (customized for each student) – By default One Japanese chisel, one Kanna, and a Duzuki saw.
- All required materials provided, accompanied by dedicated workshop space and the students keep everything they produce.
Schedule:
- Classes are scheduled from 10am to 6pm
- 10am to 1pm Teaching – 1pm to 6pm practice and trouble shooting
- Workshop is open and can be used from 9am to 7pm
Who Can Join?
Ideal for serious woodworking enthusiasts and aspiring cabinet makers
Suitable for woodworkers of any level seeking to elevate their design and woodworking skills.
Note for Beginners:
Participants with no prior woodworking experience may need additional time post-course to complete their cabinet projects. The class lays a robust foundation, and personal commitment is required for project completion
Tools Requirement:
In addition to provided tools, participants are required to bring their own tool set. Compulsory tools include sharpening stones, measuring, marking tools and other specialized tools.
More Details:
A comprehensive list of tools and additional course information will be provided upon registration.
Class Dates:
dates are scheduled based on student requests and the availability of our workshop space.