Fernando Bignotto

I am a fine furniture maker crafting beautiful, honest, and long-lasting furniture that brings the beauty of wood into your living spaces. Woodworking is my passion and profession and I’d love to share it with you.

Discover the Art and Craft of Woodworking

Are you interested in woodworking and eager to improve your skills? Do you have a project in mind but need extra help and advice to complete it?

Master woodworking with one-to-one lessons tailored to your skill level and interests.

From basic to advanced techniques, I offer expert guidance in:

Projects:

• Freestanding and built-in furniture

• Fine Cabinetmaking

• Table making

• Chairs, stools, loungers, benches

• Storage cabinets and shelving

• Box making

• Traditional framed panel joinery

• Etc.

Techniques:

• Hand-cut traditional wood joints

• Modern / machine-cut wood joints

• Solid wood techniques

• Veneering and marquetry

• Curved work (briquetting, bent lamination, steam bending)

• Kumiko

• Hand tool preparation and sharpening

• Expert use of power tools and woodworking machinery

• Timber selection and preparation

• Furniture design and Fusion360 for woodworking

Why Choose My Lessons?

• Expert Instruction: Learn from a highly skilled fine furniture maker

• Customised: Tailored to your skill level, goals, and availability

• Hands-On: Real projects with step-by step guidance