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Master the Art of Hand Tool Craftsmanship

Learn from experienced artisans and develop professional skills in woodworking, metalworking, and precision tool techniques at Austin's premier training facility.

Expert Instructors

Learn from master craftsmen with 15+ years experience

Professional Equipment

Train with industry-standard hand tools and materials

Certification Programs

Receive recognized credentials upon completion

Small Class Sizes

Maximum 8 students per class for personalized attention

Professional workshop training

Your Path to Mastery Starts Here

We provide comprehensive training that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, preparing you for professional success.

Structured Curriculum

Our programs follow a progressive learning path from fundamentals to advanced techniques, ensuring solid skill development at every level.

Hands-On Training

Over 80% of class time is devoted to practical application, giving you extensive experience working with actual tools and materials.

Industry Connections

Our partnerships with local workshops and manufacturers provide networking opportunities and potential employment pathways.

Safety First

Comprehensive safety training is integrated into every course, teaching proper tool handling and workshop safety protocols.

Flexible Scheduling

Choose from weekday evening classes, weekend intensives, or full-day workshops to fit your personal schedule.

Lifetime Support

Alumni receive ongoing access to our resource library, tool lending program, and advanced skill-building workshops.

Choose Your Specialty

From beginner fundamentals to advanced mastery, we offer comprehensive programs designed to build your expertise step by step.

8 weeks

Woodworking Fundamentals

Master essential hand tools including saws, chisels, planes, and measuring instruments. Learn wood selection, grain reading, and basic joinery techniques.

  • Tool identification and maintenance
  • Basic joints: dovetail, mortise and tenon
  • Safety protocols and workshop setup
  • Complete a functional wooden project
6 weeks

Introduction to Metalworking

Explore hand metalworking tools and techniques including filing, sawing, drilling, and basic forging with hammers and anvils.

  • Metal properties and selection
  • Hand filing and surface finishing
  • Basic riveting and assembly
  • Create decorative metal pieces
4 weeks

Tool Care & Maintenance

Learn proper maintenance, sharpening, and restoration techniques for all types of hand tools to ensure peak performance and longevity.

  • Sharpening chisels, planes, and saws
  • Rust removal and prevention
  • Handle repair and replacement
  • Tool storage best practices
10 weeks

Advanced Joinery Techniques

Perfect complex joints including through dovetails, sliding dovetails, bridle joints, and traditional Japanese joinery methods.

  • Complex dovetail variations
  • Traditional Japanese joints
  • Precision layout techniques
  • Build fine furniture pieces
8 weeks

Hand Carving Mastery

Develop expertise in relief carving, chip carving, and sculptural techniques using specialized carving tools and traditional methods.

  • Relief and chip carving techniques
  • Tool selection for different styles
  • Design and pattern transfer
  • Create decorative carvings
10 weeks

Precision Metalworking

Advance your metalworking skills with precision filing, fitting, and finishing techniques used in fine tool making and restoration.

  • Precision measurement techniques
  • Hand scraping and lapping
  • Custom tool fabrication
  • Surface finishing mastery
12 weeks

Fine Furniture Craftsmanship

Design and build heirloom-quality furniture using traditional hand tool methods, from lumber selection to final finishing.

  • Furniture design principles
  • Advanced construction methods
  • Hand-cut joinery at scale
  • Traditional finishing techniques
14 weeks

Traditional Tool Making

Learn to forge, grind, temper, and finish your own hand tools using centuries-old blacksmithing and toolmaking techniques.

  • Basic blacksmithing for tools
  • Heat treating and tempering
  • Handle making and fitting
  • Create functional custom tools
10 weeks

Antique Tool Restoration

Master the art of restoring vintage and antique hand tools and wooden planes to working condition while preserving their historical value.

  • Assessment and documentation
  • Rust removal and metal treatment
  • Wood restoration techniques
  • Ethical restoration practices

Learn from Master Craftsmen

Our instructors bring decades of hands-on experience and a passion for preserving traditional craftsmanship techniques.

Marcus Brennan

Woodworking Master

With 22 years of furniture making experience, Marcus specializes in traditional joinery and teaches the fundamentals of hand tool woodworking.

Elena Rourke

Metalworking Expert

A certified blacksmith with 18 years experience, Elena brings precision metalworking and tool-making expertise to our program.

Vincent Caldwell

Carving Specialist

Vincent has dedicated 15 years to mastering traditional carving techniques and teaches both relief and sculptural carving methods.

Sophia Torres

Restoration Master

Sophia's 20 years in antique tool restoration make her uniquely qualified to teach preservation and repair of vintage hand tools.

Training Packages

Choose the package that fits your learning goals and budget. All packages include materials and tool usage during classes.

Starter Package

$395/course

Single course enrollment

  • Access to one beginner course
  • All materials included
  • Tool usage during class
  • Safety equipment provided
  • Certificate of completion
  • 6 months alumni support

Master Craftsman

$2,475/program

Complete mastery path

  • All beginner through advanced courses
  • 25% savings on individual pricing
  • VIP workshop access
  • Personal tool kit included
  • Master craftsman certification
  • Lifetime mentorship
  • Business development support
  • Exhibition opportunities

What Our Students Say

Read about the experiences of craftsmen who transformed their skills through our training programs.

★★★★★

The woodworking fundamentals course completely changed my approach to craftsmanship. Marcus is an exceptional teacher who makes complex techniques accessible. I built my first dovetail drawer and couldn't be prouder of the result.

Derek Patterson

Woodworking Student

★★★★★

Elena's metalworking classes opened up a whole new world for me. The hands-on approach and small class size meant I got personalized attention and really mastered the techniques. Now I'm making my own custom tools.

Jennifer Hollis

Metalworking Student

★★★★★

The professional bundle was worth every penny. I took three courses and each one built perfectly on the last. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in your success. Highly recommend to anyone serious about learning hand tool skills.

Raymond Ortiz

Professional Bundle Graduate

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Training Center Location

2847 Industrial Boulevard
Suite 120
Austin, TX 78758
United States

Contact Information

Phone: +1 (512) 847-2936
Available: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Class Schedule

New sessions start monthly. Weekend and evening options available. Contact us for the current schedule and availability.