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Jun 25, 2025

Furniture Design and Construction for Beginners

This beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamentals of furniture design and construction. You’ll learn how to conceptualize, design, select materials, and build simple furniture pieces using basic tools and techniques. The course balances creative design principles with practical woodworking skills, helping you transform ideas into functional and beautiful furniture.

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What You’ll Learn?

Historical context and styles in furniture design
Sketching and planning furniture pieces with accurate measurements
Selecting and preparing appropriate materials
Mastering basic joinery and assembly techniques
Applying surface finishes for durability and aesthetics
Building confidence to create simple functional furniture
Combining creativity and craftsmanship in your projects

Course Syllabus

Topic 1: Introduction to Furniture Design

3 Lessons 1 Quiz

Topic 2: Basics of Furniture Design Sketching

2 Lessons 1 Quiz

Topic 3: Material Selection and Preparation

2 Lessons 1 Quiz

Topic 4: Basic Joinery Techniques

2 Lessons 1 Quiz

Topic 5: Finishing Your Furniture

2 Lessons 1 Quiz

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Choose from a list of project topics or create your own project idea that incorporates all skills learned (e.g., a mini-banking system, personal expense tracker, or inventory manager).

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Capt. William Amanhyia
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Capt. William Amanhyia

I am a master mariner and a former shipmaster. An accomplished college lecturer with a Master of Science Degree in Maritime Management, specialized in the instruction of tertiary-level students within the maritime and logistics sectors. My career is distinguished by a strong track record of guiding students of mixed abilities through their academic journeys, leveraging effective classroom management and student support techniques to foster inclusive and productive learning environments. As a master mariner and former shipmaster, I bring practical experience and leadership to my teaching, seamlessly integrating complex regulatory and commercial concepts into accessible classroom learning and real-world applications.

In addition to my teaching credentials, I am a skilled researcher with multiple publications in academic and industry journals. I have actively contributed to scholarly writing and industry-academic collaborations, further enriching the quality of education and research outcomes. As a National Certificate of Competency Assessor, I am committed to maintaining high standards of assessment, moderation, and compliance. My dedication to mentoring, coaching, and talent development is evident in my ability to support and guide

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