Description
Decorative Wood Box Class
Take your woodworking skills to the next level in this intermediate Decorative Wood Box Class at the North Carolina Furniture School. Designed for students with some shop experience, this hands-on woodworking course focuses on the design, joinery, and finishing techniques used in the construction of fine decorative boxes. You’ll complete three unique wood boxes during the class—each showcasing a different style of decorative joinery—to take home and display with pride.
Learn to Build and Design Fine Decorative Wood Boxes
We begin with a splined-miter box, where you’ll learn to make clean, accurate miters and strengthen them with decorative cross-grain splines. This classic technique adds both visual interest and long-lasting structural strength.
Next, you’ll create a finger-jointed box, developing precision in cutting accurate, repeatable finger joints and experimenting with alternating wood species to highlight the joint pattern.
Finally, you’ll take on a small dovetailed box, the hallmark of fine woodworking craftsmanship. This project refines your skills in layout, cutting, and fitting dovetails by hand or machine.
Add Functional and Artistic Details
Each box will feature sleeved inserts, fitted lids, and cut lids, giving you the opportunity to explore multiple lid designs and interior solutions. You’ll also learn to make aesthetic decisions that improve both form and function, such as selecting complementary wood species and grain orientation for maximum visual appeal.
We’ll compare three different finishing methods, allowing you to see how each technique enhances the natural beauty of the wood while offering varying levels of protection and sheen.
Develop Your Craft with Advanced Techniques
Throughout this decorative wood box class, you’ll gain insights into:
Unique lid design and creative variations
Material selection for fine decorative projects
Precision joinery techniques for small-scale craftsmanship
Finishing and detailing for professional results
Whether you’re a furniture maker, woodworker, or hobbyist, this course will strengthen your skills and expand your confidence in fine box making.
Register for the Decorative Wood Box Class Today
Join us at the North Carolina Furniture School and take your craft to a new level of precision and artistry. Seats are limited, and this class fills quickly—so register today to reserve your spot. Classes meet from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day in our professional woodworking studio.
To learn more about other classes we offer visit our class page:
NCFS Classes
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Lie Nielsen
Lee Valley/Veritas
