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From Forest to Woodshop: Furniture & Products Intensive

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Furniture Design and Manufacturing. 480702

Description

8-Week Fall Intensive | September 8 - October 31



  • Class meets M-F, 9am to 5pm, with some optional weekend workshops




  • Downtown Brattleboro location with 24-hour workshop access




  • Forest field trips • Fully equipped, dedicated learning space • Expert instruction 



HatchSpace is pleased to launch an 8-week, full-time, 300-hour intensive program in wood furniture and products innovation starting in the fall of 2025. Our woodworking immersion program is rooted in an integrated approach of study from forest to woodshop and offers participants the opportunity to study wood as a material, as well as methods of manipulation that support furniture and product design through sourcing, designing, drawing, cutting, sawing, joining, bending, and glueing.


Delivered in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont, and surrounded by some of the world’s finest hardwood forests, students will gain not only the knowledge of fundamental woodworking practices, but also an awareness of the interconnected field of sustainable forestry. The curriculum includes both traditional and advanced techniques, blending craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology.


Through project-based assignments, field trips and a rotating roster of expert instructors, students will develop essential woodworking and design skills. They will also gain hands-on experience with a variety of tools, from hand planes to CNC machines, and milling equipment to laser cutters. 

Students leave with a Certificate of Completion.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

8

Hours

300

Entrance Requirements

Combination of Education and Course(s)

School

HatchSpace

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

safety practices, construction techniques, tool operation, team work

Training Location(s)

22 High Street, 3rd Floor, Brattleboro, Vermont

Local WIB

00 - Vermont Workforce Investment Area

Name of Credential

Certificate of Completion

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Partial scholarships of up to 75% off tuition are available to participants with demonstrated financial need. Scholarship fund is currently supported by private donors and foundations.

Refund Policy

Withdrawals, Refunds & Cancellations
A student who withdraws from the course 45 days or more from the start of class will receive 100% of their deposit and fees, less a $95 non-refundable registration fee. No refunds will be issued for withdrawals less than 45 days from the start of the class. 

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

Yes

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

In-State Tuition

$6,700.00

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$6,700.00

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$400.00 Hand tools.

Total In-State Program Cost

$7,100.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$7,100.00

Demand Occupation(s)

51-7042.00Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
$19.44 per hour
Required Certification: varies by specific role.
51-7011.00Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
$22.12 per hour
Required Certification: varies by specific role

Provider Status

Approved

Address

22 High Street, 3rd Floor, Brattleboro, Vermont 05301

Phone Number

(802) 552-8202

Web Address

http://www.hatchspace.org/intensive

Last Updated

Jun 25, 2025

Created

May 29, 2025

Renewal

Jun 25, 2026

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