Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute

Phone 517-749-3070
Email admissions@sbwi.edu
Website https://sbwi.edu

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  • Wood Species Identification

    Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, MI, United States

    In this full day workshop, participants will gain skills needed to identify woods no matter what the sample size, be it a board, a log, or a small sample. The […]

    $250

  • Sharpening Chisels & Planes

    Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, MI, United States

    The key to using hand tools correctly is a sharp edge - learn how the masters make it look so easy. Join expert woodworker and machinist Bob Goppold for a […]

    $85

  • Learn Timber Framing at the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute

    Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, MI, United States

    This course will give students a foundational education in timber framing while they work as a group to build and complete a timber frame pavilion. Students will gain an understanding […]

    $1,250

  • Round Log Timber Framing

    Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, MI, United States

    Step into the world of round log timber framing, where the beauty of natural wood meets the precision of traditional joinery. Unlike conventional timber framing, this unique craft replaces square-sawn timbers with carefully de-barked logs, preserving their organic shape while integrating the structural integrity of timber frame joinery. The result is a striking hybrid of […]

    $1250

  • Hand Cut Joinery

    Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, MI, United States

    We will learn a variety of joints, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to implement them into furniture making and design. This class will explore the art and technique of wood joinery, while focusing on hand tool techniques. At the end of class, students will leave with a small decorative box showcasing their new joinery […]

    $1200

  • Historic Windows & Doors: Construction and Repair

    Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, MI, United States

    Step back in time and learn the art of window and door construction in this immersive 5-day course. This class will guide students through the transformation of Eastern White Pine […]

    $1250

  • Art & Craft of Axes and Hewing

    Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, MI, United States

    The Art & Craft of Axes is designed for anyone interested in learning the history, anatomy, and practical use of one of the most essential tools in woodworking and timber […]

    $1250

  • Hand Tool Timber Framing

    Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, MI, United States

    Step into the world of traditional craftsmanship in this Hand Tool Timber Framing class. In this immersive 6-day class, students will build a full-size cabin inspired by Henry David Thoreau’s […]

    $1250.00

  • Riving, Shingling & Siding a Timber Frame Cabin

    Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, MI, United States

    This 6-day immersive course will teach students how to split (rive) wood using traditional hand tools to create the materials needed for roofing, siding, and interior lath work of a timber frame cabin. The key focus of this course is riving—the art of splitting wood along the grain to create durable, weatherproof building materials. Beginning […]

    $1250.00