The Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute is launching a full-time 40-week Historical Preservation Program in the Fall of 2027. Please click the button below to apply for the program and be on the list to receive more information as it becomes available.

Please note, applying for the program does not commit you to attend or pay for the program. There is no fee to apply. It simply helps us gather information about the potential student base for this program.

Once the Historical Preservation program begins enrollment, you will need to complete the following:

Step 1: Application (above)

Step 2: Schedule a Tour Day at SBWI

Step 3: On your tour day, we will need three items from you: a letter of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and proof of high school completion (transcripts, diploma, or degrees). Applicants using VA funding are required to submit high school and any college transcripts. If you attend virtually, you will need to submit these materials via email to admissions@sbwi.edu

Upon acceptance, we will need the following:

  1. Enrollment Agreement

  2. Student Deposit or Payment Plan Loan Agreement

We are in the process of building additional facilities to house the Historical Preservation Program. Take a sneak peak

You may also be interested in our 40-week Wood Design program or our short-term Timber Framing  or Historical Preservation Courses.

If you have any questions, please contact the Vice President of Enrollment Dena Koehn at dena@sbwi.edu or (517) 759-3070.

Timber Frame Sustainability

A career in Historical Preservation can be very rewarding. Our one year program will teach you the skills you need to hit the ground running. The SBWI Historic Preservation Program was developed in partnership with the Michigan Historical Preservation Network.

Upon completion of the program, you will earn a Diploma in Historical Preservation. Your education will consist of classroom work and hands-on building.

Veterans click here.

Can anyone become a student?

Yes. Anyone, regardless of woodworking background or experience. We accept all levels from complete beginners to experienced professionals looking to further their education and resume.

Students of the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute come from all walks of life. They are veterans, high-school students & graduates, college students, professors, white collar professionals, farmers, all with diverse backgrounds.

Everyone has the common desire to learn new skills and become more self sufficient through the art of wood. Students of SBWI become life-long friends, sharing the unique experience of creating.

Overview


CLASS DATES: (PENDING)

Fall, 2027

40 Weeks (24 clock hours per week)


Careers

Indeed & Payscale Average Salary for Woodworkers

Salary for Industry: Woodworking & Carpentry $51,822 - $54,206

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  • Furniture Building Small Business Owner

  • Design Manager, Product Engineer

  • Prototype Design Maker

  • Project Managers

  • Woodworking Teacher

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  • Finish Carpenter