Online School FAQs
A selection of FAQs about our online school and community hub to help you get started with confidence.
If I Buy The Complete Online Course, Can I Keep It?
Absolutely! Once you purchase the online course, you get lifetime access to the tutorials and resources via the online school. Revisit the course anytime, via your dashboard -> my coursework
Can I Learn At My Own Pace?
Yes! The Online Course is self-paced, so you can learn whenever and wherever it suits you. Pause, rewind, and revisit lessons as often as you like – it’s your journey, your pace.
Do the projects come with workshop drawings?
Yes! Alongside the video tutorial, all projects include detailed workshop drawings, a cutting list, and a step-by-step process list. All workshop drawings are provided in metric units.
Is The Content Suitable For International Students?
Absolutely! All tutorials are pre-recorded, so you can learn at your own pace from anywhere in the world. We welcome students globally, and if you can’t join us in person, this is the next best way to learn the techniques and secrets behind making fine furniture to an exceptional standard.
Do I Need Prior Experience?
No prior experience is required! The Online Course starts with foundational skills and gradually build up to more advanced projects. Beginners feel welcome, and experienced makers will find plenty of challenges too.
Can I Access Tutor Support?
Yes! Get expert help with your W&A project work through the Workshop Membership. It’s available as an add-on for £49/year, and when you buy the Complete Online Course, you’ll currently receive 3 months of Workshop Membership free.
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Is the Community Free?
Yes! Everyone with a free account can access our Community feed and Blog, where you can keep up with the latest W&A news, hear about new courses and offers, see what other makers are working on, and find inspiration from the wider W&A community.
What Tools Will I Need?
To start, you just need a sturdy workbench and some basic tools. Our first projects focus on skill-building, and we provide tool recommendations and supplier links to help you get set up.
We recommend reviewing our Tool Requirements Guidance page before purchasing the online course to avoid any surprises.
I Don’t Have Machines To Process My Timber – How Do I Start?
Many timber yards can supply and deliver joinery-grade planed-all-round (PAR) timber straight to your door. We’ve included a list of recommended suppliers below, based on student feedback. We also encourage adapting project designs and dimensions to suit your available timber and tools.
Click Here For Timber Suppliers
What Does The Online Course Cover?
Our online course provides a structured pathway through furniture making, from essential woodworking skills to more advanced projects and techniques. The course combines projects, tutorials and workshop resources to help you develop practical skills and confidence in the workshop.
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I Only Have A Small Home Workshop – Can I Still Participate?
Yes! Our Online Course is designed for small workshops and use mostly hand tools, plus just a few power tools. Tutorials are filmed up close at the bench – all the space you need is right there.
Do I Need To Understand Technical Drawings Or CAD?
No CAD experience is required and you are not expected to create technical drawings yourself. Most projects include straightforward workshop drawings showing dimensions, proportions and construction details, which are designed to be used alongside the video tutorials.
View our Workshop Drawing Guide