American Woodworking Academy

07/16/2026

Our next Master Woodworking Program starts Sept 2, 2026.
Open to the General Public, Veterans, Vocational rehab students and we offer TFC students loans for those that qualify.

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

Your new career starts July 15th.
If you’ve ever wanted to master woodworking, build a business, or create a reliable retirement income stream, our Master Woodworking Program is built for you.

We make it accessible with easy financing, Veterans benefits, Voc Rehab, and support for the general public. Learn real skills. Build real projects. Change your future.

Enroll now at American Woodworking Academy.
Email: [email protected]
Call for program details.

Chris Fuchs
Director

06/10/2026

Veterans — your next mission starts July 15th.
Our Master Woodworking Program at American Woodworking Academy is built for hands‑on learners who want real skills, real craftsmanship, and real career opportunities.

We proudly support those who served by offering:

Veterans benefits

Vocational Rehab options

Easy financing for additional flexibility

Whether you're transitioning into a new career, building a retirement skill, or creating a supplemental income stream, woodworking is a rewarding path with purpose and pride.

Enrollment for the July 15th start date is now open.
Email: [email protected]
Call our office for details.

Chris Fuchs
Director
American Woodworking Academy

02/13/2026

Student toolbox almost completed. Join us for a class soon.

02/13/2026

Just adding some fun before pouring the bar top resin. fundamentals class coming up in March 3-5th. Basic Furniture Making class March 12-14th.

02/11/2026

Get your applications for April in now. The Master Woodworking Program starts April 1st, 2026.

We accept the GI Bill, Voc Rehab, TFC student financing and all major credit cards.

Let us help get your woodworking education started on the right track in 2026. Don't delay and enroll now while spots are still available.

email [email protected]

01/14/2026

Announcing 2026 Scholarship Program

This year the Berkshire Woodworkers Guild will offer multiple scholarships up to $4,000 each to students planning to pursue a career in woodworking.


Interested students should visit berkshirewoodworkers.org/scholarship for a description of our program, application guidelines, and our online application. The application deadline is May 31st.


The Berkshire Woodworkers Guild, founded in 1998, is in the Tri-state Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut area. Its 112 members have supported a diverse group of students planning to become professional woodworkers. To that end, we have established a scholarship fund supported by generous financial contributions and by the proceeds from our annual auction to which guild members donate a variety of beautiful wooden objects. To date, we've awarded over $116,000 to woodworkers aspiring to the profession.


Our scholarship recipients have attended some of the finest woodworking and wooden boat building schools in the country including, among others, the North Bennet Street School in Boston; the University of California at San Diego program in Design & Woodworking; the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine; the Krenov School in Fort Bragg, California; the Apprentice Shop in Rockport, Maine; and the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport, Rhode Island.


We invite scholarship recipients to visit our annual furniture show (on Labor Day Weekend) and meet our members. It is our hope that after they have completed their program of study, they will return to display some of their work.

Joel Mark and Thom Lipiczky
Scholarship Program Coordinators

Since founding our guild in 1998, members have supported individuals planning to become professional woodworkers.  To that end we have established a scholarship fund supported by generous financial donations and by the proceeds from our annual silent auction to which guild members donate a variety...

01/13/2026

More pallet wood for a big wall

01/13/2026

Using some pallet wood