Orientation Session
A live walkthrough of tool setup, PPE, and workspace organization. Good for anyone still deciding what tools to buy first.
Live & structured
Same fundamentals, a live room.
Group sessions take the same core curriculum as the video library and add a scheduled, guided structure. You watch the lesson, build alongside the group, and bring questions to a live meeting before moving to the next stage.
Format
How a session cycle runs
Group sessions run in cycles of five stages, mirroring the video curriculum: orientation, measuring, first joinery project, finishing, and an independent build. Each stage includes two or three lesson videos to watch on your own time, followed by a scheduled live session.
Live sessions are used for demonstrations that are easier to show than describe, and for reviewing photos of what participants have built so far. Nobody is asked to build live on camera. There's enough pressure in trying to keep a cut square without an audience.
Ask About Upcoming CyclesWhat each cycle covers
Stage by stage
Measuring Check-In
Participants share marked-up boards for feedback before any cutting happens, catching measurement habits early.
Joinery Build Review
A look at completed first-project joints, with notes on gaps, squareness, and how to fix common gluing mistakes.
Finishing Demonstration
Live demonstration of sanding grits and finish application, including how drying time changes with humidity and temperature.
Session formats
Two ways to join a live cycle
Group sessions are currently offered in two formats depending on how much live time you want.
| Details | Standard Cycle | Extended Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Live sessions per stage | 1 | 2 |
| Project photo feedback | ||
| Recorded session replays | ||
| Extra troubleshooting session | — | |
| Group size | Small group | Small group |
| Suggested for | Confident self-starters | Those who want extra support |
Good to know
What group sessions are, and aren't
Sessions are educational and hands-on in spirit, but they take place remotely with participants working in their own space. There is no professional carpentry certification issued at the end of a cycle, and no licensing body is involved. This program is designed purely to build practical, personal woodworking skill.
Attendance is flexible. Life happens, boards warp, and sometimes a session gets missed. Recorded replays cover most of what a live session offers if you can't make the scheduled time.
Ready to see a cycle schedule
Reach out for the next available cycle
Cycle dates are shared directly with interested participants. Send a message and we'll walk you through timing and what to prepare beforehand.
Contact the Program
Or call +1 973-769-5066 during business hours.