Crafts & DIY Basics
Fundamental principles and concepts
Woodworking For Beginners: Source, Design, and Sculpt With Confidence
Unlock creativity with Skillshare! Learn acrylic painting, AI writing, graphic design, and photography.
Why choose Premium?
verifiedGet this course for free with the Coursera Plus subscription.
✓ Compare courses before making a decision
Check Latest Price →Price may vary. Check latest price on provider site.
Course Insight
Suitable for beginner learners. This course serves as an entry point into Crafts & DIY, building foundational knowledge before moving on to advanced frameworks or specialized paths.
Beginner FriendlySelf-Paced LearningHands-On Learning
SKILLS TO
MASTER
Practical ApplicationTrending
Real-world project implementationBest Practices
Industry standard workflows and guidelinesCareers:Relevant for professionals pursuing roles within Crafts & DIY.
Quick Facts
Below sections are verified from last major sync. For real-time updates and today's latest lectures, Check official page here.
What You’ll Learn
- Explore a new way to creatively express yourself in this approachable, hands-on class all about the art of woodworking!.
- Join artisans Anne Briggs and Josh Nava in this fun, hands-on class all about the art of woodworking. When she bought her farm and started her online community Anne of All Trades, Anne Briggs never imagined that her enthusiasm for hands-on creativity and her love of nature would be able to be her full-time job. Now, teaching through the School of All Trades with her business partner Josh Nava, Anne brings the joy of woodworking to everyone who wants to learn..
- Starting (of course) with safety, Anne and Josh will take you through the entire process of creating your first wooden craft: a customized spoon for your favorite cooking pan. From learning to source wood outdoors on your regular walks, through the ways to use your body to maintain your safety, foundational wood cuts, and designing in 3D, Anne and Josh’s friendly, approachable teaching style will make you wonder why you’ve never tried woodworking before!.
- Anne and Josh believe in the importance of connecting with nature and the world, and providing for yourself. Art in the form of a craft like woodworking is a sustainable, joyful hobby that they recommend any artist or hobbyist try! Alongside them, you’ll learn how to:.
- At the end of the class, you won’t only have a custom wooden spoon you can keep for yourself or give as a gift — you’ll have an entirely new method of creative expression at your disposal. We can’t wait to see what you make!.
See side-by-side differences in what you’ll learn
Description
Introduction
Materials Overview
Woodworking Safety
Sourcing Your Wood
Preparing Your Wood
Basic Knife Cuts: Introduction
Basic Knife Cuts: The Power Cut
Basic Knife Cuts: The Chest-Lever Grip
Basic Knife Cuts: The Pull Cut
Basic Knife Cuts: The Thumb-Lever Grip
Basic Knife Cuts: The Scoop Cut
Designing Your Spoon
Protoyping Your Spoon
Beginning to Carve
Refining Your Design
Finishing Your Design
Final Thoughts
Bonus: Sharpening Your Tools
See how this course compares with alternatives
FAQs
Reviews
⭐4.7 / 5 average rating from 0+ learners
View detailed reviews on Skillshare →Unsure about these reviews? Compare with other top courses
⭐ 0(0+ learners)