343 FIELD SCHOOL

Learn the craft.
Build the skill.

Practical woodworking education for people who want to understand the tools, materials, and techniques behind making useful things.

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WOODWORKING EDUCATION

Learn by understanding
how things are made.

343 Field School is developing practical woodworking lessons and resources. No woodworking courses are currently open for enrollment; follow Field Notes for updates.

01 / FUNDAMENTALS

Woodworking Fundamentals

Build a foundation in workshop safety, tools, materials, and core techniques.

Workshop safetySafe habits for a woodworking space.
Measuring, layout + wood selectionPlan accurate work and choose suitable stock.
Tools, joinery + finishingUnderstand the tools and steps behind a finished piece.
02 / PROJECTS

Project-Based Learning

Guided project ideas that put practical skills to use.

Small household goodsIdeas may include cutting boards and other useful objects.
ShelvingApply layout, assembly, and finishing skills.
Basic furnitureUse a project to practice planning and construction.
03 / FIELD GUIDES

Field Guides

Reference material to support learning and work in the shop.

Reference sheetsConcise woodworking references.
Build plans + material guidesPlanning resources for future projects.
Tool guides + checklistsPractical guides for shop preparation.
04 / IN PERSON

Hands-On Workshops

Future in-person learning opportunities for practicing skills together.

UpcomingWorkshop sessions are not currently scheduled.Future offering
Learn togetherHands-on instruction will be described when sessions are planned.Future offering

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Notes from the workshop, new projects, practical woodworking lessons, and a look at what's coming next.

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FIELD NOTES

Start with the
fundamentals.

Follow Field Notes for updates as woodworking learning resources take shape.

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