Handcrafted wooden stool made by The Makers Society Dubai as a bespoke furniture piece
Top view of a handcrafted wooden stool seat with contrasting wood inlays, showcasing traditional joinery techniques by The Makers Society in Dubai
Close-up of a woodturned stool leg and seat joint, highlighting traditional woodworking craftsmanship by The Makers Society in Dubai
Close-up of handcrafted wood joinery with circular inlay detail by The Makers Society Dubai
Handcrafted wooden stool made by The Makers Society Dubai as a bespoke furniture piece
Top view of a handcrafted wooden stool seat with contrasting wood inlays, showcasing traditional joinery techniques by The Makers Society in Dubai
Close-up of a woodturned stool leg and seat joint, highlighting traditional woodworking craftsmanship by The Makers Society in Dubai
Close-up of handcrafted wood joinery with circular inlay detail by The Makers Society Dubai

Handcrafted Wooden Stool — Foundations in Joinery & Woodturning

Dhs. 3,450.00
Dhs. 3,450.00
Key Points
  • 3-day hands-on woodworking course
  • Suitable for complete beginners
  • Learn traditional joinery and woodturning techniques
  • Build a functional, handcrafted wooden stool
  • Small group instruction with expert guidance
  • All materials and tools provided
  • Take home your finished stool

What You’ll Learn

  • Basics of wood selection and understanding wood grain
  • Safe use of hand tools and essential workshop equipment
  • Core traditional joinery techniques for furniture making
  • Introduction to woodturning on the lathe
  • Turning and shaping stool legs with consistency
  • Shaping and refining a solid wood seat
  • Accurate assembly for strength, balance, and stability
  • Basic finishing techniques for a clean, durable result

Course Description

This 3-day woodworking course introduces students to the fundamentals of traditional joinery and woodturning through the making of a handcrafted wooden stool. Designed for beginners, the course focuses on building strong foundational skills while guiding participants through the complete making process from raw wood to finished object.

Students will prepare stock, shape components, turn legs on the lathe, and assemble the stool using time-tested techniques. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, safety, and understanding why each step matters, ensuring skills learned can be applied to future woodworking projects.

By the end of the course, participants will leave with a solid understanding of essential woodworking principles and a finished stool they have built themselves.

Course Details

  • Duration: 3 days
  • Skill level: Beginner-friendly
  • Tools & materials: Provided
  • Finished piece: Handcrafted wooden stool (to take home)

Who This Course Is For

  • Beginners with no prior woodworking experience
  • Anyone interested in learning traditional woodworking techniques
  • Makers looking to explore woodturning in a guided environment
  • Those who want to build a functional furniture piece from scratch

Important Notes

  • No prior experience required
  • Closed-toe shoes required in the workshop
  • Class policies apply (non-refundable, rescheduling terms as per standard policy)