Woodworking at Studio Andreas

Our Approach

No Material is More Versatile, Beautiful, or Useful to Work with than Wood. Wood-working is our largest studio, spanning nearly 2,000 square feet and equipped with tools for woodworkers of all levels. Students can learn the basics of hand tools, try their hand at bowl turning, or build custom furniture projects. All classes are led by our founder, Mark Andreas with our teacher assistant, Herb Thomas.

Woodworking Class Offerings

  • Monday Youth Afternoon Class

    September 14th-October 5th, 4:00-6:00PM, $300

    This 4-week course is designed for youth who want to explore woodworking. In a safe and supportive studio setting, students will learn the fundamentals of hand tools such as saws, chisels, gouges, scrapers, and hand planes. They’ll begin with two starter projects—a hand-carved wooden spoon and a small keepsake box—before moving on to more advanced creations. Ages 10 and up.

    Monday Evening Adult Class

    September 7th- October 19th, 7:00PM-10:00PM, $550

    This 7-week course introduces the fundamentals of woodworking, with a focus on safe and proper use of tools such as saws, chisels, gouges, scrapers, and hand planes. Students typically begin with two foundational projects: carving a wooden spoon and building a small keepsake box. As students become more comfortable with hand tools and studio equipment, they are encouraged to take on more complex projects.

  • This 7-week course introduces the fundamentals of woodworking, with a focus on safe and proper use of tools such as saws, chisels, gouges, scrapers, and hand planes. Students typically begin with two foundational projects: carving a wooden spoon and building a small keepsake box. As students become more comfortable with hand tools and studio equipment, they are encouraged to take on more complex projects.

    On Tuesdays we offer 3 adult class offerings:

    September 8th-October 20th, $550

    • Tuesday Morning from 9:30PM-12:30PM

    • Tuesday Afternoon from 1:30-4:30PM

    • Tuesday Evening from 7:00-10:00PM

  • This 7-week course introduces the fundamentals of woodworking, with a focus on safe and proper use of tools such as saws, chisels, gouges, scrapers, and hand planes. Students typically begin with two foundational projects: carving a wooden spoon and building a small keepsake box. As students become more comfortable with hand tools and studio equipment, they are encouraged to take on more complex projects.

    On Wednesdays we offer 3 adult class offerings:

    September 9th-October 21st, $550

    • Wednesday Morning from 9:30PM-12:30PM

    • Wednesday Afternoon from 1:30-4:30PM

    • Wednesday Evening from 7:00-10:00PM

  • This 7-week course introduces the fundamentals of woodworking, with a focus on safe and proper use of tools such as saws, chisels, gouges, scrapers, and hand planes. Students typically begin with two foundational projects: carving a wooden spoon and building a small keepsake box. As students become more comfortable with hand tools and studio equipment, they are encouraged to take on more complex projects.

    On Saturdays we offer 2 adult class offerings:

    September 12th-October 24th, $550

    • Saturday Morning from 9:30PM-12:30PM

    • Saturday Afternoon from 12:30-3:30PM

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Woodworking Student Process

  • Four wooden spoons placed in a row on a wooden workbench with evenly spaced holes.

    1. Hand Work

    Students who have never taken a Studio Andreas woodworking class before will always start their first project of hand-carving a wooden spoon! Using a combination of hand chisels/files, rasps, Japanese hand saws, and spoke shaves, students will learn the basics of hand-carving and understand the fundamentals of wood working.

  • Man smiling in a woodworking workshop holding two wooden cutting boards.

    2. Intro to Carpentry

    After completing your wooden spoon, students will learn carpentry, the art of cutting and joining wood. Students will be introduced to working with power tools and equipment, focusing on safety and shop protocol. Students can make

  • An elderly man working on assembling a wooden bookshelf in a woodworking workshop. He is wearing hearing protection, glasses, a beige shirt, and a brown apron. The workshop has various pieces of lumber against the wall, a blue chair, and several tools and equipment scattered on tables and the floor.

    3: Intro to Furniture Buildiing

    In this phase, students will be able to make their first furniture piece such as a stool! Students will be taught and introduced to the following processes: milling, joinery, spindle work, and how to assemble and finish their piece.

  • A wooden bench with spindled backrests and a woven rug in front of it, located near a window with white trim.

    4: Student Led

    After completing the introductory projects, students are encouraged to take on more advanced projects of their choice! It is always helpful to bring in a sketch or an image of what you would like to make so our instructors can best help you!

  • Private Lessons

    It all begins with an idea. Get one on one guidance from one of our woodworking instructors in our private lessons. Open to all skill levels and up to 5 participants in each session.

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  • Workshops

    We offer specialty one-day workshops every month in our wood studio. These workshops are the perfect opportunity to try something new and meet new people.

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  • Private Events

    Looking for a unique activity to do for a birthday party or team-building event? Host your event at Studio Andreas and take home an experience you won’t forget.

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Meet the Team

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    Mark Andreas

    FOUNDER & HEAD INSTRUCTOR Studio Andreas was founded in 2022 by artist and educator Mark Andreas. What began as his personal art studio soon grew into a woodworking classroom where students of all ages could explore wood as a medium of art for the first time. His woodworking classes often sell out and include students who have been learning with him for over a decade.

  • A smiling person with glasses wearing a striped shirt and a cap, standing against a plain background.

    Herb Thomas

    ASSISTANT TEACHER
    Herbert Thomas, a woodworking instructor from Bridgeport, CT. Thomas has spent time refining his craft through hands-on experience. His practice is rooted in curiosity and persistence. Thomas is committed to the life long journey learning through every mistake, discovering myself through the vast material; and building community around the medium.

  • Black and white photo of a happy dog lying down with its head resting on the floor, smiling with its mouth open and showing teeth.

    Mika Andreas

    SHOP DOG & STUDIO ANDREAS MASCOT
    When she is not napping in the sun or guarding her younger sister, Amelia; Mika spends most of her days at Studio Andreas. She is very friendly and loves to wander into the studios to say hi to all of our students!

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Person using a hammer to carve or shape wood on a workbench, with wood shavings scattered around.
Two men working with a bandsaw in a workshop, cutting a wooden piece, with a 'No Bicycles' sign on the wall behind them.
Two people working in a woodworking workshop with various machines and tools, and world maps on the wall.
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Two men working on a woodworking project at a table, measuring and assembling wooden structures, with tools and blue tape nearby.
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  • "Making dreams into reality. Never been a woodworker but within a year of starting classes with Mark, I had built a dining room table. One of the most rewarding experiences of my life."

    —Gauri G.

  • "The instructors are very knowledgeable and focus on safety. The class is filled with people of all levels. The selection and quality of tools enables an experienced student to build sophisticated items or a novice to improve their woodworking skills."

    —Morris B.

  • "The new studio is gorgeous! Mark is a great instructor. You do a lot of hands on work, but with right amount or supervision."

    —David B.

  • "The team is so great at balancing support and independence. So far I’m loving my beginners woodworking class."

    —Aaron S.