Woodworking for Beginners: Learn Joinery Techniques

Start the course by getting to know Cecilia Bolio and Rodolfo Morales, the couple behind the creation of Estudio Caribe. They show you some of their projects, what inspires their work, and where their passion for design and carpentry comes from.

Before you get your hands dirty, review some basic concepts to help you with your project: material qualities, basic hand tools and their uses, different types of glue, and methods for selecting and preparing your wood.

In the third unit, go through each of the steps involved in creating an object using joinery techniques. First, create your design and then a stencil to guide you during the building phase. Next, learn everything you need to know about cuts, whether you plan to make them yourself or outsource the work, before covering the gluing process. Finally, Cecilia and Rodolfo teach you how to clean up edges, fix blemishes, sand, and add finishing touches.

In the last unit, learn about different types of wood finishes and which one to choose based on your project. Cecilia and Rodolfo also explain the effects of time on your piece and what you can do to keep it in good shape.