Professional Woodworking for Beginners
A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística) , Furniture woodworking instructor
Joined January 2019
Learn the concepts, techniques, and tools to start woodworking like an expert
Joined January 2019
If you want to get started in this age-old craft, then this course by Maderística is the one for you. Learn to make wooden furniture filled with passion and a marked identity, and who better to usher you into the world of signature carpentry than architect, carpenter, and co-founder of the Maderística workshop Patricio Ortega? Take the leap by building your very own piece of furniture!
In this course, learn the key concepts, techniques, and tools used in professional carpentry and build a pine plywood stool without needing any previous experience.
What will you learn in this online course?
26 lessons & 18 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (4.2K)
- 129,898 students
- 26 lessons (4h 1m)
- 18 additional resources (0 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
- Updated on 01/14/2021
What is this course's project?
Build a three-piece stool with half-lap joints and a cross lap joint on the seat.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to get started in carpentry or carpentry enthusiasts looking to achieve more professional results.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary for this course. Your teacher will walk you through everything step by step, from how to use the tools to the basic techniques.
In terms of materials, you need a ruler, a carpenter’s square, a combination square, a jigsaw, a circular saw (optional), a milling or cutting machine, sandpaper, a hammer, and a few other simple supplies.
If you don’t have all of these tools and are not familiar with what they are used for, this course provides a more detailed look into each one and its advantages, so that you can analyze your needs and acquire them at a later date.
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Patricio Ortega (Maderística)
A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística)
Patricio Ortega is a furniture maker and founder of Maderística, a small workshop specializing in handcrafted furniture design. With 14 years of experience, he has focused on mastering plywood, developing innovative techniques, and sharing his knowledge with over 1,800 students. As an architect and self-taught instructor, Patricio blends creativity and technique to create functional and durable furniture.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What are we going to do?
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U2
The material and its dimensions
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The key concept
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The material
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Design and dimensioning
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Create a Cutting List
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U3
The tools
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Materials and tools
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The working desk
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Measurement and plotting
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Circular saw (optional)
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Jigsaw
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Milling machine
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U4
The project: the legs
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Design and cutting plan
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Cutting the pieces
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Plotting the legs
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Cutting and construction of the form template
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From the template to the piece
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Insert in the middle of the wood
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U5
The project: the seat
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Circle cut
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Embedding template manufacturing
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Seat box cut
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U6
Assembly and adjustments
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Adjustment of the spike to the box and presentation of the stool
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Detail definition, sanding and assembly
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Assembling the stool
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Finish
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FP
Final project
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Your first wooden furniture
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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gloriaccorizam
PlusTodo muy claro. Me gustó mucho.
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b_sangiorgio
Muy buen curso, el profesor es muy buneo y muy claro
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racc_10
un excelente curso, muy recomendado, patricio es un exelente profesor , muy metodico y estructurado, lo cual simplifica mucho tadas las tecnicas a aplicar!!! total mente recomendado
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fernando_re
Excelente curso recomendado 100%. Profesor elocuente y detallista, logra convencer de manera que uno consiga el resultado. Explica muy bien usos herramientas de manera que uno principiante no corra riesgos.
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gabriele.road
Me encantó, lo que más me quedó es lo de cortar las láminas en módulos con medidas predeterminadas para no andar inventando, ni perdiendo material. La verdad me sirvió bastante, y espero pronto poder hacer el mueble porque quiero mi certificado. Muchas gracias a Patricio y a Maderística por brindar este conocimiento.
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