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The Art of Furniture Making — 8-Week Winter Intensive
- Who Can Apply: Experienced beginners and intermediate woodworkers; early-career and economically disadvantaged individuals, women, LGBTQIA+ community members, and people of color prioritized for scholarships
- The Focus: 8-week full-time intensive in wood furniture making with modules in bowl turning, green woodworking, chairmaking, casework design, veneering, and wood bending techniques
- Cost: Partial need-based scholarships up to 75% of tuition ($5,400 maximum); tuition is $7,200
- Key Requirements: Indicate scholarship interest on enrollment form; apply by October 11, 2026 for priority consideration; $625 deposit required at registration
DeadlineSunday, October 11, 2026
StipendPartial scholarships up to 75% of tuition ($5,400 maximum)
Application fee$0
Cost to attend$7,200 tuition; partial need-based scholarships up to $5,400; $625 deposit required; materials budget minimum $800
Duration8 weeks, January 24 – March 19, 2027; class meets M–F 9am–5pm plus 20+ additional studio hours on weekends/evenings
Program datesJanuary 24 – March 19, 2027
LocationBrattleboro, VT
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career
Disciplineswoodworking, furniture making, wood crafts
Application notesNo application fee. Participants reviewed and selected on rolling basis. Attendance mandatory; limited excused absences (usually up to 3) permitted. Technical standards: must be able to lift/maneuver up to 50 lbs, possess fine/gross motor skills, work 8 hours at workbench, be mobile in facility, work in close proximity to classmates, work in loud environment, visualize 3D objects, receive instruction in English. Program designed for adult learners; those under 18 should contact program to discuss. HatchSpace does not offer housing directly but can assist with local housing connections. Public transportation available via Amtrak (The Vermonter train) and MOOver! bus service; car recommended. Withdrawals 45+ days before start (by Dec 10) receive 100% refund minus $95 registration fee; withdrawals within 45 days receive no refund.
Contactinfo@hatchspace.org
HatchSpace
Organization based in Brattleboro