Industry-standard workshops with industrial-sized machinery
You’ll spend most of your time working in our specialist furniture‑making and wood‑machining workshops, which are equipped with everything you’d find in a commercial setting.
These workshops are bright, practical spaces with large-scale equipment, where you’ll learn how to:
- Cut, shape and prepare timber using modern machinery
- Use traditional and precision hand tools
- Develop techniques in cabinet making, finishing and upholstery
- Build real furniture pieces from start to finish
Our workshops are set up to help you learn safely and confidently, with tutors demonstrating skills before you try them for yourself.
CAD and design studios
Furniture making isn’t just hands‑on – it’s creative too. That’s why you’ll also have access to our Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) suites, where you can:
- Produce digital drawings
- Plan detailed furniture designs
- Learn technical drawing skills
- Understand how professional makers prepare projects
These studios help you combine traditional craft with modern design, preparing you for the changing demands of the industry.
Tools, machinery and materials
Our facilities include:
- Industrial-sized woodworking machines used by professionals
- Dedicated areas for sanding, shaping and finishing
- Upholstery benches and materials
- Precision hand tools for finer details
- Spaces for traditional and modern wood‑finishing work
As you progress, you’ll learn how to select materials, use equipment safely and create high‑quality, well‑crafted pieces.
Ready to take your next step?
Explore our furniture studies courses at Moulton College.
