Steve
Hey everyone,

I graduated high school last year and tried the college route. However, I don't believe formal education is for me and I want to follow my dream of making things with wood. Specifically, I would like to get into fine furniture making, but I don't know where to begin to learn this trade. I have looked at a few schools online that look legitimate and aren't some scam. They are run by professionals who have years of experience and your time is spent in the shop learning the trade and not in a classroom with "theory" from books. I have also wondered if trying to become an apprentice would be a better route to take. I would most likely be paid to learn on the job. I have a little experience with woodworking as I fiddle around making small projects in my father's shop but really nothing compared to what I see people making in their home business' etc. Also I think I would like to work in a shop first to gain experience and possibly branch out and start my own business at a later date. Any thoughts, tips, advice etc would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks!