The Makers Guide

A full woodworking class in session at The Makers Society workshop in Dubai, with students working at benches
Luca Dal Molin | March 13, 2026
A Guide for Aspiring Makers in Dubai and the UAE

In a city as fast-paced as Dubai, working with your hands offers something screens never can. Here are five reasons woodworking could be your next life-changing hobby, and where to begin.

A Trial Class participant at The Makers Society holding a coaster made during the 2-hour workshop
James Verne | March 11, 2026
Is a Trial Woodworking Class Right for You? What to Expect

Not sure if woodworking is right for you? Our trial woodworking classes offer a calm, hands-on introduction to the craft inside a professional Dubai workshop — no experience required, no pressure to commit. In just 1.5 hours, you will work with real hardwoods, learn foundational hand tool skills, and leave...

Three people working on woodworking projects in a workshop, using wood glue and clamps
Luca Dal Molin | December 27, 2025
My First Joinery Class: What Students Actually Create at The Makers Society

Curious about woodworking but never touched a saw? Discover what students actually build in their first woodworking classes in Dubai, from traditional joinery to finished projects you take home.