Online Course
Build a strong foundation in fine furniture making, from tool preparation and essential joinery through to carefully designed projects that develop your skills and techniques.
Complete Online Course
The Online Course follows a structured syllabus, taking you from essential foundation skills through to advanced techniques, joinery and complete furniture projects.
- Foundation skills and techniques
- Furniture making projects
- Advanced projects and joinery exercises
- Detailed video tutorials and workshop drawings
- Downloadable plans and supporting resources
- Buy once and keep access
Get project support from us, member discounts, members’ private chatroom and additional workshop resources while you work through the course. No automatic renewal.
What you’ll learn
The course follows a structured syllabus designed to develop your skills progressively. Work through the lessons in order, or use the individual projects and exercises to develop particular techniques.
Foundation Skills
Develop the essential skills behind accurate, high quality furniture making, including tool preparation, sharpening, timber preparation, accurate marking and cutting.
Joinery & Techniques
Build your understanding through detailed exercises and projects covering dovetails, mortise and tenon joints, surface treatments and other core furniture making techniques.
Furniture Projects
Work through a collection of professionally designed furniture pieces, developing your skills as you progress.
View all course projects →Plans & Resources
Every project is supported by detailed video instruction, workshop drawings, downloadable plans and additional resources to help you work independently in your own workshop.
Start Anytime, From Anywhere
Study online, at your own pace, with no deadlines. Take the time you need to practise each technique and work through the projects in your own workshop.
Workshop & Tool Guidance
Guidance on workshop setup, tools, requirements and workshop safety is included to help you prepare for the course and make the most of your time in the workshop.
Tools, Requirements & Course Guidance →
A Winning Formula
Follow a structured, tried-and-tested syllabus designed for serious beginners and ambitious hobbyists. Each stage builds on the last, helping you develop the skills and confidence to make increasingly complex pieces of furniture.
A Structured Learning System
Our pathway is designed to build genuine craftsmanship, from sharpening and foundational skills through to advanced furniture projects. Rather than simply showing you how to make individual pieces, the course develops the underlying skills you can apply to your own work.
Designed by an Award-Winning Team
Learn from the Waters & Acland teaching programme, recognised internationally for excellence in craftsmanship and education.
Student Work
See what our online members have achieved while working through the Waters & Acland Online Course. From first projects to advanced furniture pieces, these examples showcase the skills developed through our structured syllabus.
“I’ve been a member of the online school for the past year and have just renewed my membership. The quality of the course, tutor feedback and help has far exceeded my expectations.”
Steve Bate
“The Waters & Acland Online Course is outstanding for both teaching quality and value for money. Since starting in May 2023, my work has improved tremendously. Learning to cut joints with professional precision has been a real pleasure, and the tutor support and student community are excellent.”
David Watson
“As a self-taught intermediate woodworker I highly recommend the W&A online course. Having professional guidance to fill in the gaps of my knowledge has elevated my woodworking immensely.”
Chris SkoglundReady to start making?
Get complete access to the Waters & Acland Online Course for £149, including 3 months’ Workshop Membership.
Buy The Online CourseOne-time purchase. No subscription. Your 3-month Workshop Membership does not automatically renew.
* Discounts are controlled by the suppliers and are subject to change, and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Proof of membership or purchase may be required to redeem any discounts.