The Chicago School of Woodworking, LLC (“CSW”) was established in 2007 to train students in the art of furniture making. In December 2010, the school moved into its current 10,000sf facility, located in the Ravenswood Industrial corridor on the North side of Chicago. With the additional space, we have expanded our curriculum to include plywood cabinet making, speaker building, and the arts of woodturning, scroll sawing and    chip carving.

At a time when many schools, park districts and community centers are eliminating woodworking programs due to liability and expense, we are committed to providing students the knowledge and skills to create functional and beautiful furniture that can be enjoyed for generations.

We have chosen machinery and tools that are safe, up-to-date, and well maintained, so students can focus on learning and enjoy the varied aspects of building a quality piece of furniture or crafting wood art. As we expand, we have been fortunate to welcome to our program, skilled instructors who love what they do and want to pass on their skills and passion for their art.

 

 

Educating the quality-minded hobbyist in the art of woodworking.