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Learn Woodturning in a Hands-on Full Immersion ClassJoin us Jan. 27 - 29, 2025 for an Introduction to Woodturning & Bowl Turning Masterclass!Discover the art of woodturning with our three-day beginner class. NCFS Director Stuart Kent will teach this class. He has...
1 Day CNC Crash Course
Is CNC Right For You? Join Us for a 1 Day Crash CourseWhat exactly is CNC, What all is involved in it, and is it right for my shop? We get it, we have been there. There are many things to learn about CNC, and it does take time to learn, but it isn't hard. Over the...
Router Table
Get the Most Out of Your Router TableLearn to Maximize This Essential Tool in Your Workshop A router table functions as a stationary workstation designed to enhance a router's capabilities, offering an efficient solution for various woodworking tasks. By securing a...
Study Woodworking in Japan
Study Woodworking in JapanNCFS Woodworking Study Abroad Returns with trip to Japan! We are proud to announce that the NCFS Study Abroad initiative has added a new program! We are working on trip logistics now, final details will be announced soon. If you are...
Study Woodworking with NCFS Internationally
International Woodworking CoursesNCFS Woodworking Study Abroad Returns with trip to Ireland! We are proud to announce that the NCFS Study Abroad initiative is back in full tilt. The program was suspended in 2019 when we moved NCFS to Farmville. Just as we were getting...
Study Woodworking Full Time
Study Furniture & Cabinet Making Full TimeThe North Carolina Furniture School Cabinet & Furniture Maker's Program The NCFS Cabinet & Furniture Maker’s Program is a one-year full immersion course designed for candidates interested in careers in furniture...
NCFS partners with Bits & Bits
Bits & Bits offers up some exciting options Every now and then a surprise shows up in life. Something unexepcted, refreshing, inspiring. Rarely is that surprise ever a tool or tooling company. Look, I'm not trying to date myself here, but I've been on the...
Vectric Releases VCarve & Aspire V12!
V12 is finally out - and it is better than we hoped!Vectric has been taunting users with video shorts about a major update for months - and it is finally here! Version 12 of the venerable VCarve Pro and Aspire CAD CAM suites are officially available for download at...
NCFS Partners with KCD Software
NCFS Partners with KCD SoftwareAt NCFS we strive to bring the best CNC training available. Strategic partnerships with industry leaders like KCD Software help us achieve that goal. Beginning fall of 2024 we will offer classes in KCD to help you maximize your CNC...
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