Fusion 360 for Woodworkers

CAD software wasn't built with woodworkers in mind. These classes are. Skip the engineering rabbit holes and learn exactly what you need to design furniture, jigs, and shop projects.

• Small-group sessions, live via Zoom
• No engineering background required
• Average computer literacy required

What you'll learn

• Sketching and constraining parts the way woodworkers think
• Parametric design — change one dimension, everything updates
• Adding dovetails and mortise and tenon joints
• Creating curved and turned pieces
• Generating shop drawings from your model

Projects we'll model

• A Parametric Mortising Jig — A 3D-printed mortise routing jig serves as the basis of parametric modeling concepts.
• Hanging wall cabinet — Frame and panel door, dovetail joinery, through tenons. You'll learn about making furniture parts and tweaking a design.
• Shaker-style side table — Double tapered legs and a beveled top. You'll learn to model furniture with subtle geometry and get comfortable working across an assembly.
• Shaker candle stand — A classic form that brings curves and round parts into the picture.

Format

Classes meet live on Zoom for two hours each week, for four weeks. Class sizes are small by design — you'll get real attention, not a lecture.

Each class follows the same rhythm: first you'll watch me model the project live, following along with a step-by-step PDF. Then you'll model it yourself, and I'll be on hand the whole time — answering questions, troubleshooting, and jumping into your screen when you need a closer look. Between sessions, using the PDFs as a guide, you can work at your own pace or revisit anything that didn't click the first time. For the duration of the course, you'll also have access to me via email for Fusion 360 help — I'll do my best to reply within 24 hours.

Each session will be recorded on Zoom for immediate access in case you need to review something. I will also record a full-resolution version that will be shared with students the next day as a private YouTube link.

Tech requirements

• Free personal license of Fusion 360, installed on your computer.
• A free Zoom account.
• A three-button mouse.
• A second monitor is a "nice to have" so you can watch the lesson and follow along. Not required at all.

Pricing

$245 for the full course — four live sessions, two hours each.
Class size is capped at ten students to keep things personal and make sure everyone gets the attention they need.

Upcoming cohort

The Wednesdays, July 29 – August 19 cohort (7–9 pm Eastern) is now full.

Sign up below to be added to the waitlist or to be notified when the next cohort is announced.