Learn Carpentry Online with Cohorts led by Master Craftspeople
From hand tools and joinery to finishing and furniture design — VertTrust Carpentry Courses combine step-by-step videos, live reviews, and real projects you’ll be proud of. Join a community that’s built to ship.
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Why cohorts?Everything you need to build with confidence
Structured roadmaps, live critiques, and a workshop-friendly community. Designed for real results and lifetime skills.
Hand Tools Mastery
Sharpening, planing, chiseling, and safe handling to achieve perfect surfaces.
Precision Joinery
Dovetails, mortise and tenon, and modern joinery that stands the test of time.
Finishing & Surfaces
Oils, varnishes, stains, and surface prep for furniture-grade results.
Furniture Design
Balance, ergonomics, and iterative design for beautiful, functional builds.
Popular Courses
Three tracks. One craft. Choose your path and build real projects.
Foundations: Hand Tools
Start right with sharpening, planing, and layout. Build a small keepsake box.
Joinery & Structures
Cut tight joints and assemble a side table with rock-solid connections.
Finishing & Design
Create professional finishes and design an heirloom-quality coffee table.
How it works
1. Pick a track
Choose Foundations, Joinery, or Finishing — or stack all three.
2. Learn & build
Follow the curriculum and complete weekly build milestones.
3. Get live feedback
Attend critiques and ask questions in our cohort calls.
4. Ship your project
Finish, photograph, and share your portfolio-ready build.
Student Reviews
“The hand tools track completely changed how I approach wood. My dovetails finally fit!”
— Jordan P., Seattle
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