Germantown Woodworks

The Ted Harlan Woodworking School gives students hands-on experience and teaches woodworking theory in the construction of high-end furniture and guitars that you get to keep. Classes are held year around, and have proven valuable to students of all abilities- professionals, amateurs, and beginners.

Guided by respect for classical woodworking techniques, respect for the materials, and the dignity of labor, the woodworking school was created to provide a venue for teaching the time honored tradition of woodcrafting and lutherie. The woodshop is located in the Burkhart Building, a victorian era textile mill at 1010 Preston Street, Louisville Kentucky. The shop is fully outfitted with table saws, jointers, planers, band saws, chisels, sanders, drill presses, a dust collection system, clamps, finishing facilities and more.

All classes are conducted in a hands-on project-oriented format. Class sizes are limited to 8 students, with 2 instructors, allowing each student ample opportunity for individual instruction. Classes meet once a week, three hours per session. Classes are designed to allow the opportunity to teach specific techniques in a logical and progressive sequence. The projects are challenging for the student, while providing a sense of accomplishment at each phase of completion. Introductory classes focus on teaching students the fundamental techniques involved in woodworking.