Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute

Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute Creativity and learning are essential to healthy human development. Our focus is woodworking. We are located in Adrian, Michigan.

The SBW is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to promoting personal development through woodworking. We provide woodworking classes for all ages as well as job training, workforce development and rehabilitation services for Lenawee County residents. The SBW is an accredited education center recognized by the Woodworking Career Alliance of North America, the woodshop provides certification f

or over 250 different machine operations. We are a certified evaluation center that awards certificates, credentials, and transcripts that are recognized by thousands of woodworking manufacturers as proof of skill level and job experience. In partnership with the WCA, the current credentials program is recognized by the State of Michigan for its respective state-sponsored career and technical education programs. Aside from workforce training, our certified woodworking facility allows us to offer art classes and machinery resources to the public. Class offerings include sculptural woodworking, woodcarving, wood turning, instrument building, and canoe building, along with many other offerings. The woodshop is ran by a ten person board and a strong volunteer base. We have 3 part time instructors employed with us. Our great team allowed us to serve almost 1000 students at the woodshop in the past year. The large majority of those students received free tuition and materials for their classes.

06/07/2026

Thank you for sharing some of your process Alan!



In the shop this week: Mastering Upholstery with Carolyn Racine 🪑❤️
06/06/2026

In the shop this week: Mastering Upholstery with Carolyn Racine 🪑❤️


06/03/2026

Join us for a slow walk through our exhibition opening last week Hickman Gallery ❤️🪑


A minha flor silvestrePersais Gabehart - '26, Furniture DesignColorado, USAAmerican Black WalnutSBWI President's Award ...
06/02/2026

A minha flor silvestre
Persais Gabehart - '26, Furniture Design
Colorado, USA
American Black Walnut
SBWI President's Award




06/01/2026

We just love this moment. 🪑


At the intersection of trades and fine art, you will find the SBWI Class of 2026. Talented, courageous, and tirelessly h...
05/31/2026

At the intersection of trades and fine art, you will find the SBWI Class of 2026.

Talented, courageous, and tirelessly hardworking. Thank you for your dedication over the last 10 months.

Please join us in congratulating these woodworkers. We are so proud of each one of you!🪑

05/30/2026

LIVE Zimnicki Guitars Raffle Drawing!

Last call! Purchase your raffle tickets by 4PM 🎸TOMORROW🎸 SATURDAY, MAY 30! The winner of this beautiful guitar made by ...
05/29/2026

Last call! Purchase your raffle tickets by 4PM 🎸TOMORROW🎸 SATURDAY, MAY 30!

The winner of this beautiful guitar made by Zimnicki Guitars will be drawn at 7PM tomorrow, May 30. You do not have to be present to win.

Support SBWI programs! Raffle tickets are just $5 each or 5 for $20. Ticket link in comments

05/29/2026

Teaser for the 2nd floor staff and alumi exhibition 🪑

The full show opens in just a few hours!


Michigan Contemporary Craft opens tonight! Join us for a reception from 5:30-7:30pm at Hickman Gallery on the campus of ...
05/29/2026

Michigan Contemporary Craft opens tonight!

Join us for a reception from 5:30-7:30pm at Hickman Gallery on the campus of Adrian College.


Address

1375 N. Main Street #41
Adrian, MI
49221

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+15177593070

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