CPD: Solid Timber Furniture Design and Construction | 5 HOURS

Continuing Professional Development for Architects
JamFactory Furniture Studio
5 FORMAL CPD POINTS 

Hosted in JamFactory's Furniture Studio, this Continuing Professional Development program will provide architects with an in-depth overview of the end-to-end process of designing and making timber furniture with a focus on the production methods involved in manufacturing a solid timber chair.

Through practical demonstrations and discussion, this course highlights material behaviour, manufacturing workflows, and how design decisions impact durability, production efficiency and craft quality in the end product.

Learning Outcomes:
This course will cover various stages of the design, development and making process, including:

• product prototyping methods
  
• key joinery techniques 
• thermo-mechanical forming processes
• jig design and fabrication
• material selection and suitability 
• finishing methods

Students will complete the session with a certificate of completion for the accrual of 5 formal CPD points. This session is designed for architects seeking Continuing Professional Development, however participants of any profession are welcome to take part. No prior experience in woodworking required. 

All materials supplied.
Suitable for participants aged 18+ 
Location: JamFactory Furniture Studio - Level 1, 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Duration: 5 hours 

CPD Category: Formal
SA CPD Core Area: Design
NSCA Mapping: PC39

Date: Friday 19th June 2026
Time: 12-5pm
Tutor: Stuart Colwill

Coffee, tea and kitchen facilities (fridge, microwave, kettle) will be available throughout this session; you may also wish to bring some food or snacks with you.

General information on our short course requirements, facilities and refund policy can be found here