Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute

Accredited trades college.
Full-time furniture design/build program.
Nonprofit501(c)(3) Org
Licensed Post Secondary School

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Snowy weekends are more fun at the SBWI

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Well done 👏 Darren H. of Ontario, Canada! He is continuing his woodworking journey at the @AlgonquinColleg Cabinetmaking and Furniture program. He says, "I like to think that my SBWI experience and Luke's inspiration helped me decide to follow a second career in woodworking."

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We partnered with @adrianmaples to raise a new timber frame outdoor classroom at Michener Elementary School. This build brought together ppl from the Netherlands, Spain, the @_NatParkService, and all over the US. Also one of the @TFGuild's 40 builds for their 40-year celebration!

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The 2026 class schedule has arrived!

You told us the website was tough to navigate, you hated using PayPal, and you wanted more design courses. We revamped our site, dumped PayPal, and added new design/build classes. Join me for a walk-through of the new system!

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We are grateful to Joe Miller of Fire Tower for sharing his expertise with our students. Students designed and built timber frame joinery pieces. They then bust 💥 them apart using a hydraulic load frame to test strength and capacity. @mihpn

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Congratulations to our campus partners @PWInstruments for being nominated for the Coolest Thing Made in Michigan contest! Click below and give them a vote!

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🚀 Our PF1000 Prime Focus System has been nominated for the Coolest Thing Made in Michigan 2025!

✅ Round 1 voting is open now through September 12. You can vote once per day! Cast your vote here 👉 https://t.co/VR6UA2Nl3j

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We believe the intersection between fine arts & skilled trades is much larger than most people think. We're showcasing this through “Michigan Contemporary Craft,” a special SBWI exhibit that’s on display through 10/5 at the @A2ArtCenter. Read More: https://t.co/8GlCmpfmHM

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Jeff Wyatt is here all week, teaching the Maloof Rocking Chair class. Yesterday was spindle day. Special thanks to @saburrtooth for helping us put on this special class! These chairs are going to be stunning.

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After a long summer, the Maloof Rocking Chair class with Jeff Wyatt is finally here! All of the students chose walnut, and we cannot wait to see the final chairs on Saturday! Thank you, @saburrtooth, for partnering with us to help provide this class!

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Big congratulations are going out to Marrisa Bennett, who has won the Robert Lang Hand Tool Scholarship!

Many thanks to Robert Lang of the @official_sapfm for your continued support of the SBWI and the future of woodworking!

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The Adrian-based Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute has teamed up with the @A2ArtCenter to highlight furniture as art in an exhibit running Aug. 29-Oct. 5.

https://t.co/qz2EK47aVK

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Thank you Nathanael Ulfers for sharing your expertise in a very successful 5-day class last week focused on 19th-century windows and doors. A wonderful group of students as well! We are grateful to partner with the @mihpn to offer historical preservation classes!

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Last-minute opening! Windsor Continuous Arm Chair class in September! This is the last time this class will be offered in 2026.

https://t.co/Pu1YL8tNcP

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This week, we are hosting a class on Historic Windows and Doors taught by preservation expert Nathanael Ulfers. Thank you @mihpn for partnering with us this year to offer classes which focus on historical preservation!

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We've partnered with the @A2ArtCenter to offer an exhibit that challenges the boundary between skilled trades and fine art.

Michigan Contemporary Craft
Opens Fri, 8/29 (reception 6-8 pm)
Exhibition open until 10/5

Learn More: https://t.co/NdzOdRc9Cc

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Thank you, @BelzowskiMike, for teaching a wonderful 5-day class here all about bending wood!

Special thanks to @mihpn for partnering with us to offer classes that emphasize the importance of fine carpentry and historic preservation.

@CertainlyWood1

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More success stories from last week! 5 beautiful Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs made from Michigan Cherry wood. 😍

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Ta da! 5 new Comb-Back Windsor Rocking Chairs! From log to chair in 5 days. Great job students and instructor Jeff Wyatt! 🙌

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SBWI Partners with @mihpn to bring students a series of specialized hands-on workshops, covering essential preservation skills such as historic sash window construction, wood bending techniques, and timber frame engineering.
Read more: https://t.co/4v0Rczv4uX

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Day 4 of Bending Wood with @BelzowskiMike and the students are experimenting, having fun, and getting some amazing results.