This innate satisfaction that comes from crafting with your hands is a big part of our philosophy at The DIY Joint near Brooklyn. We take pride in offering a safe and supportive space for would-be crafts people in the New York area who are passionate about working with wood, and the possibilities of creation they unknowingly have in their hands. Furniture making classes are just one part of this offering, but are a highly important part that provide an easy and approachable step into the world of crafting with wood. There is still a lot of learning and work required, but the designs are often straightforward, and with one of our trusted instructors guiding you along the way, you can end the class with a functional piece of furniture that you made with your own two hands. Keep reading to hear a few more reasons why you should take a furniture making class, and if you are interested, how The DIY Joint in the Brooklyn area can help.

Gain A New Skill

One of the biggest benefits that we are proud of providing at The DIY Joint Is the joy of teaching people new skills, skills that they may not have thought they could possess beforehand. While we won't just throw anyone into the shop without being properly trained and prepared first, you don't have to have prior experience in crafting with wood to want to gain or improve upon a woodworking skill. A furniture making class provides a tangible and approachable way you can start developing this skill, and with highly experienced woodworking professionals guiding you, you can pick up a thing or two from some of the best woodworkers in the area. Your first step might be a simple furniture making class, but in a couple years you could have your own woodworking space in your house, maybe a large collection of quality pieces you have made, maybe even your own lathe. The only way you can understand and appreciate the enjoyment of gaining a new skill in woodworking is to take your first step.

Acquire Some New Furniture

This might seem like an obvious one but in a furniture-making class, you often end the class with a new piece of furniture to utilize wherever you want. Maybe you found a quality looking chair at a department store that was a little bit too pricey, or maybe your friend has a nice looking coffee table that you have been meaning to ask about. For many homeowners or renters for that matter, getting a new piece of furniture is fun and exciting, as it can completely change the aesthetic of a room or maybe even your whole home. But in a furniture making class, you aren't even limited by what's on the shelf; you have the opportunity to create exactly what you envisioned in your home. Maybe that chair or coffee table you spotted could use a different color, or maybe a repositioning of the spindles to be more comfortable. If you can think of it, you can probably learn how to make it, and then you can acquire a new piece of furniture that not only fits your room or home aesthetic, but reminds of your newly learned skill and your own creative ability everytime you see it or use it.

Support Your Self-Confidence

As we talked about before, there is something incredibly satisfying about being able to craft something beautiful or useful with your bare hands and a few tools. Even if the self-critical voice in your head still has something to say about the final look or feel, it's pretty hard to mentally fight against the physical thing you made by yourself, that you now hold in your hands. It shows you your own potential, no matter what level you are at or how good the piece you made is, because it’s a tangible step forward of progress for your own ability and confidence. Even if it’s your first foray into woodworking and you aren’t very proud, or if it’s trying to take your furniture making skills to the next level; you just built something that you can actually use, something where you started with raw materials and instructions and came out with a practical and personalized product. It might seem small, but taking even a small step in learning and honing a new skill can offer a massive confidence boost.

The Perfect Gift

In addition to all of the incredible personal and practical benefits you get from a furniture making class, it can also be an easy way to create a gift for your friend or loved one. Finding the right gift during the holidays can always be somewhat stressful, but there will always be a place in people's hearts for homemade gifts, especially gifts that are actually useful and practical. You might enter a furniture making class with more desire to gain woodworking skill then the actual piece of furniture at the end, but you certainly don't have to have all of your hard work and effort go to waste. The piece of furniture that you come out of this class with can be the perfect gift for a parent or a sibling, especially if either of them are moving into a new home or remodeling an old one. While they might have to love and accept your gift out of mostly familial responsibility, they will certainly appreciate the thought, the practicalness of the furniture, and the skill you are developing as a loved one in their life.