Hobby Furniture Making

Build practical woodworking skills while creating your own furniture.

Learn the fundamentals of woodworking through practical furniture-making projects in a fully equipped workshop. With guidance from experienced tutors, develop skills in measuring, machining, assembly and finishing while learning to use woodworking machinery safely. You'll complete three projects and gain practical skills for future furniture-making and DIY projects.

Key features

• Make a chopping board, folding stool and bedside table, with materials supplied.
• Build practical woodworking skills and confidence.
• Learn techniques with guidance from experienced tutors.
• Gain hands-on experience using woodworking machinery safely.

What you'll learn

• Workshop and machinery safety
• Timber preparation, measuring, cutting and machining
• Furniture construction, basic joinery and assembly
• Sanding and finishing techniques
• Practical woodworking and DIY skills

Fees 2026

• Domestic: $434 | International: $500
• An external fee and a portion of the Compulsory Student Services Levy may apply. See Ara's fees and finance information for details.

Class venue

• Location: Woolston campus, Christchurch (building number)
• Day: Wednesday for 9 weeks
• Time: 6pm–8:30pm
• Course code: FURH100, Level 1

How to apply

• If you see a View Dates & Apply button, click it and follow the instructions.
• If there is no button, complete this form, then scan and email it to the Enrolment Team.

Information
Course Code	FURH100
Level	1
Estimated Time	9 Weeks
Fees 2026	$434
International Fee	$500

Please note: You will be charged an associated external fee (if applicable) plus a portion of the Compulsory Student Services Levy that supports our services available to students. For full information on the Compulsory Student Services Levy, visit fees and finance.

How to Apply

If there is a "View Dates & Apply" button near the top right hand of this page:

1. click on the button
2. select the relevant course option
3. click "apply"
4. fill in the online form and click "submit"

If there is no "View Dates & Apply" button near the top right hand of this page:

1. print out and fill in this form
2. scan it and email it to Enrolment Team OR drop it in to an Ara campus OR post it to Ara Institute of Canterbury, PO Box 540, Christchurch Mail Centre