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New Zealand's premier furniture making, woodworking & design school
Welcome to the Centre for Fine Woodworking, a not-for-profit school of excellence dedicated to offering the highest quality of tuition available in fine woodworking, preserving and passing on the time-honoured craft to future generations of craftspeople.
The school is located in beautiful Nelson and offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the art and practice of fine woodworking, in a world–class facility under the guidance of highly experienced tutors and internationally renowned woodworkers.
We take pride in offering a wide selection of courses suited to all skill levels. We offer weekend workshops, project-based short courses for beginners and intermediate level, an 8–week Beginners’ Intensive, Master Classes and a full time Furniture Makers’ Programme.
Please contact us if you are interested in any of our courses - we'd love to see you here in our workshop.
The Centre for Fine Woodworking is a registered charity and we are deeply appreciative of everyone who has supported us over the years with donations through our “Friends of the School” programme.
“the best little woodworking school in the Southern Hemisphere”
LATEST NEWS
Exhibition - Virtual Tours 2023
Take a virtual tour of New Zealand Centre for Fine Woodworking 2023 Exhibition. Simply click and drag to look around.
Exhibition - Virtual Tours 2022
Take a virtual tour of New Zealand Centre for Fine Woodworking 2022 Exhibition. Simply click and drag to look around.
Testimonial
“The CFW team were fabulous, extremely welcoming and accommodating. The atmosphere was really very special – wonderful location, comfortable & tidy workshop environment.”