Austin School of Furniture

Dovetails got you down? Join furniture maker S***a Yamaguchi for his evening hand cut dovetails class. Meeting on Monday nights for four weeks starting April 27th. Over the course of the class we’ll practice our techniques and students will leave with a hand made keepsake box. Go to our website for more information and to register now!

Interested in structure building? Join instructor Patrick Moore for a five day timber framing workshop next month. We will be building a large outdoor greenhouse for a south Austin residence. In five days we’ll go from plans on a page to raising the structure, so there will never be a dull moment! Only a few spots left so if you’ve been eyeing it now is the time to register.

See you all on Thursday evening -

Woodworking Happy Hour and Social!, Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 5:30 PM | Meetup Woodworking Happy Hour!!! Come have a drink and meet fellow woodworkers! Whether you are new to Austin or a native Austinite, this event is for anyone looking to talk shop

As we wind now 2025 we’re reflecting on some of the projects we’ve made, and the pals along the way. ASF doesn’t exist without you all. We can’t wait to see what you make this year. We’ve been working really hard on the 2026 schedule and have some amazing craftspeople coming this year, with a few more big classes dropping soon. If there’s something you’ve been wanting to learn, or a teacher you’re wanting to meet let us know in the comments and we might just make it happen.

Want to flex those design muscles? Join for Beginning Furniture Design, one of our newest offerings at the school. In this evening class students will not be doing woodworking, but instead devote time to imagining and refining their designs. This class is appropriate for beginners and seasoned woodworkers, but you do need to have some sort of drafting method. Sign up for this class and Introduction to Hand Drafting at the link in our bio.

In Introduction to Hand Tools, Curtis Turner will walk you through basic set up, usage and sharpening of common woodworking tools. Decipher the different angles and hone some of your skills in this weekend class. While we have tools to practice on in the shop, we recommend bringing whatever you have at home to get some hands on experience. We’ll talk about what to look for when buying tools second hand. Go to the link in our bio for more information and to register now.

Stop by to see some great furniture. Free public gallery on Saturday and Sunday.

FORM & FURNISH: Austin Home Winter Editor's Preview and Furniture Show You're invited to FORM & FURNISH: a celebration of the Winter Issue of Austin Home. This very special issue embraces Makers: the craftsmen and

Are you looking to better communicate your designs in real time? If you’re anything like us, hand drafting can be an elusive skill. In introduction to Hand Drafting, Austin’s own walks you through everything you need to know. From scale drawings to perspective, this class covers all of the basics to get you drafting in real time. Next session starts in January. For more information and to register now follow the link in our bio.

Join artist and woodworker Kate Casey of for a six day, in person class at the school this February. In Sculptural Coopering: Artifacts of Play we’ll explore modern forms through exploration, play, and process. Students will create a series of artifacts that serve as case studies in proportion, curve and surface to be pursued in larger designs. Register now through the link in bio.

It’s almost time! We had so much fun last month, we’re making it a regular thing. Join the ASF carving club. For more information and to register check out our website. See you soon!

Early bird catches the worm 🐛 🐛. Plan ahead and save, 10% off our 2026 classes with the code earlybird10. Sale ends Wednesday 10/29 at midnight.