one sheet furniture lab
One sheet. One idea. One shift in confidence.
From concept to object. From hesitation to capability.
One Sheet Furniture Lab in Berlin
Design and Build Your Own Plywood Stool in One Day
Looking for a hands-on woodworking workshop in Berlin where you don’t just assemble something but truly design and build it yourself?
The One Sheet Furniture Lab is a full-day furniture design and woodworking workshop in Berlin where you create your own plywood stool from a single sheet of material.
No prior woodworking experience required.
Just curiosity and the willingness to try.
A Furniture Design Workshop in Berlin With a Twist
There are many creative workshops in Berlin.
Pottery classes.
Painting evenings.
Craft experiences.
But this workshop is different.
Here, you don’t decorate something pre-made.
You learn how structure works.
You understand how load and balance interact.
You work with real woodworking tools in a professional makerspace in Berlin.
And by the end of the day, you take home a functional stool that you designed and built yourself.
Why One Sheet of Plywood?
In furniture design, constraints create clarity.
Using only one sheet of plywood forces intentional decisions:
How much material do I really need?
Where can I remove weight and where must I keep strength?
How does the grain direction affect stability?
In this woodworking course in Berlin, you will learn:
• Basic principles of furniture stability
• Proportions and ergonomic considerations
• Safe use of essential woodworking tools
• How to translate a sketch into a physical object
And then you build.
My Story: Why I Created This Workshop
I have been working with wood for almost ten years.
What I have learned is this: woodworking is never just about wood.
The first time someone successfully builds something themselves, something shifts.
I have seen it in countless workshop participants.
At first, there is hesitation.
“I’ve never used a jigsaw before.”
“What if I cut it wrong?”
“I’m not good with tools.”
And then, a few hours later, the structure stands.
The parts fit.
The stool carries weight.
And the sentence I hear again and again is:
“I feel like I can build anything.”
That is why I created the One Sheet Furniture Lab in Berlin.
It is not just a woodworking workshop.
It is a confidence workshop disguised as furniture making.
What You Will Do During This Berlin Workshop
This is a full-day immersive experience of approximately eight hours.
In a small group of maximum four participants, you will:
• Design your own plywood stool within a guided structural framework
• Learn about material behavior and construction logic
• Cut and shape your parts using professional tools
• Assemble and finish your stool
• Take your finished furniture home the same day
The atmosphere is focused, calm and structured.
No chaos.
No pressure.
Just guided making.
Who Is This Woodworking Workshop For?
This Berlin-based furniture workshop is ideal for:
• Creative professionals
• Designers curious about material
• Expats looking for hands-on experiences in Berlin
• People in transition who want to build confidence
• Complete beginners interested in woodworking
You do not need prior experience.
You will be guided step by step.
Why Woodworking in Berlin Matters
Berlin is a city full of ideas.
But making something physical grounds you in a different way.
Working with wood:
• Improves problem-solving skills
• Strengthens spatial thinking
• Builds practical confidence
• Creates tangible results
In a world of digital work, a hands-on furniture design workshop in Berlin offers something rare: real contact with material.
Workshop Details
One Sheet Furniture Lab Berlin
Design and Build Your Own Plywood Stool
Location: Berlin Makerspace
Duration: One Sunday, eight hours
Group Size: Maximum four participants
Language: English, German possible on request
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Learn how to design and build simple, beautiful furniture, even with minimal tools.
Learn how to design, plan, and build your own furniture, step by step, with real support.
This 3-month program combines hands-on makerspace sessions with weekly accountability and online guidance, so you don’t just learn — you finish a project.
What you get
Monthly 2-hour makerspace sessions (hands-on learning)
Weekly online accountability meetings for independent work
Email support between sessions
By the end of the program, you will:
know how to source materials
design and plan DIY furniture projects
confidently build and complete one finished furniture piece
No prior experience needed.
Materials and makerspace storage are not included.
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Great furniture starts with a great idea. In this section, you’ll learn the essential design principles that make furniture both beautiful and functional. We’ll break big concepts into simple, bite-sized lessons so you can confidently sketch, plan, and visualize your own pieces. No design background needed, just your creativity and the curiosity to bring your ideas to life.
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You don’t need a fully equipped workshop to start creating. In this section, you’ll discover how to work with a few essential hand tools and basic power tools to bring your designs to life. Step by step, you’ll practice techniques that make building safe, simple, and enjoyable, so you can create furniture that’s sturdy, functional, and uniquely yours.
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If you’re in Berlin, you can take your learning offline and join a special 3-hour hands-on intro workshop. Here we’ll practice using the basic tools, explore materials, and set the foundation for your own furniture projects. It’s the perfect chance to ask questions, get direct guidance, and build confidence in a supportive, creative environment.
carve your first spoon
Carve your own spoon — from raw wood to finished piece.
In this hands on workshop, we’ll meet for a focused 2-hour session. You’ll learn the basics of spoon carving: safe knife techniques, shaping, and finishing. By the end, you’ll have your own handmade spoon and the foundational skills to keep developing your craft independently.
gift a memorable experience and valuable skill set
gift a memorable experience and valuable skill set
Let them choose what they want to create
Want to gift a workshop but not sure which one would be the perfect fit?
Choose a Workshop Gift Card and let your loved one decide.
This gift card can be redeemed for any available workshop or course.
After purchase, the recipient receives a voucher code they can use when booking any workshop.
How it works
You purchase the gift card
The recipient receives a voucher code
They use the code when booking any workshop of their choice
No pressure. No guessing. Just a meaningful creative gift.
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your teacher
Anna-Liisa Reppo is a qualified carpenter and experienced teacher with years of hands-on experience in woodworking and furniture making. She has taught hundreds of beginners how to work with wood in a clear, supportive, and confidence-building way.
Her teaching style is practical and beginner-friendly, focusing on simple tools, solid design principles, and sustainable ways of working, so students don’t just learn techniques, but gain the confidence to build independently.
Let’s work together.
Do you have a woodworking dream you’d like to bring to life with the help of a professional carpenter?
Let’s get in touch and see how we can make it happen!
