Portland Workshop Launches Furniture Making Apprenticeship

A community workshop in Portland has launched a new apprenticeship program, offering hands-on training for aspiring furniture makers.

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Program Details

The six-month program accepts eight participants per cohort. Apprentices work alongside experienced craftspeople on real client projects while building foundational skills.

Tuition is $4,500, with tool scholarships available for qualifying applicants.

Growing Demand

Programs like this are emerging across the country as interest in skilled trades grows. The first cohort begins in April, with applications open now.

David Chen

David Chen

Author & Expert

David Chen is a professional woodworker and furniture maker with over 15 years of experience in fine joinery and custom cabinetry. He trained under master craftsmen in traditional Japanese and European woodworking techniques and operates a small workshop in the Pacific Northwest. David holds certifications from the Furniture Society and regularly teaches woodworking classes at local community colleges. His work has been featured in Fine Woodworking Magazine and Popular Woodworking.

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