What is SBWI?

Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (SBWI) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Adrian, MI, incorporated on April 23, 2017. We are a post-secondary trades college. We provide education and career opportunities through the artistry of woodworking.

Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), a recognized institutional accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.

SBWI supports woodworking education through our three pillars of programming.

The 40-week Career Program in Wood Design: Furniture Making is designed to allow students, upon completion of the college-level program, to graduate with a diploma that can help them pursue entrepreneurial opportunities or join the workforce with the hands-on experience and craftsmanship necessary to join the woodworking industry.
Intensive Classes are five to seven-day classes for those looking to advance their woodworking skills to the next level. Week-long classes provide an intense and in-depth education into different specializations including Chair Making, Carving, Timber Framing, Carpentry, and more.
Weekend Classes are short-term classes designed for people who want to learn about woodworking but cannot commit to longer programs. They provide easy access to many unique woodworking projects, including cutting boards, band saw boxes, shaker oval boxes, scroll saw puzzles, wood turning, farm house tables, spoon carving, and more.

What is SBWI?

1. CAREER PROGRAM

2. INTENSIVE CLASSES

3. WEEKEND CLASSES