Online Course Options
A structured pathway into fine furniture making, designed by our award-winning Waters & Acland team. Start with the foundations, develop your skills, or access all projects with the Complete Online Course.
Choose Your Course
Foundation
The essential woodworking skills and techniques required to start producing high quality furniture.
- – Tool Prep & Sharpening
- – Octagonal Breadboard
- – Chinese Puzzle
- – Perfect Dovetails
- – £25 Course Credit
Furniture Maker
Start producing fine furniture pieces and develop your skill with precision exercises.
- – Dovetailed Box
- – Relief Carving
- – Wall Cabinet
- – Perfect Dovetails
- – Surface Treatments
- – Joinery Exercises
- – £25 Course Credit
Advanced Maker
Develop precision skills and tackle advanced projects with more complex furniture builds.
- – Joinery Table
- – Pencil Box
- – Tri Table
- – Bedside Cabinet
- – Perfect Dovetails
- – Batch Production
- – £25 Course Credit
Complete Course
Access every course level and project in the syllabus with our complete online furniture making course.
- – Foundation Projects
- – Furniture Maker Projects
- – Advanced Projects
- – Exclusive Discounts
- – All Articles
A Winning Formula
Follow a structured, tried-and-tested syllabus, designed for serious beginners and ambitious hobbyists.
£25 Course Credit
After purchasing, you’ll receive a £25 online course coupon that can be redeemed against any other online course.^
A Structured Learning System
Our pathway is designed to build genuine craftsmanship — from sharpening and foundational skills to advanced furniture projects.
Designed by an Award-Winning Team
Learn from the Waters & Acland teaching programme — recognised internationally for excellence in craftsmanship and education.
Project Guides & Resources
Every project includes detailed video tutorials, workshop drawings, and supporting documents.
Start Anytime, From Anywhere
Study online, at your own pace, with lifetime access and no deadlines.
Exclusive Discounts
With the Complete Online Course you can enjoy 12 months of exclusive discounts*, including 10% off any in-person short course here at the furniture school.
A basic workshop and tool setup is required — see our Tools, Requirements, Workshop Safety & Course Guidance page.
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 SkoglundOne-time purchase.
* Discounts are controlled by the suppliers and are subject to change, and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Proof of purchase of the relevant online course may be required to redeem any discounts.
^ Your £25 course coupon will be emailed to you within your online course payment receipt. It can only be used against online course purchases, not individual projects.