Level 1.5 — Solid Oak Shelving Unit
The natural step between Level 1 and Level 2: in 20 hours you build a Scandinavian-inspired solid oak shelving unit while mastering more advanced cabinetmaking techniques.
A solid oak shelving unit, from start to finish.
Level 1.5 is a course built around a real project: a solid European oak shelving unit with clean, timeless lines that you'll take home with pride. Coming from Level 1, it's the perfect bridge to Level 2; and if it's your first course, you can start here too — we guide you step by step.
What you'll learn.
Every part of the project is designed to teach you a new technique while reinforcing what you learned in Level 1.
You set up the Pantorouter and produce repeatable dovetails — clean and well fitted: one of cabinetmaking's most iconic joints.
You fix the shelves with screws for strength and make bespoke wooden plugs that hide them, blended into the oak's grain.
You handle the Festool Domino joiner to create mortise-and-tenon joints that are fast, strong and perfectly aligned.
You make tapered legs that lend the piece lightness and create a shadow gap between the legs and the body — a detail of high-end contemporary furniture.
You prepare the surface and apply a protective varnish that brings out the oak's natural grain and protects the piece for everyday use.
Is this your next step?
You've done Level 1
The ideal course to keep developing your skills after your first project.
A short project
Perfect if you'd rather do a project course before committing to Level 2.
New techniques
You learn new joints and how to use professional workshop machinery.
A piece for your home
You build a solid oak shelving unit while working like a professional cabinetmaker.
What you need to know.
Do I need Level 1?
No — it's not a requirement. If you're coming from Level 1 you'll move along more comfortably, but the course is guided step by step and you can take it as your first project.
20 hours
Same length and format as Level 1, in small groups with direct guidance.
Everything included
The solid European oak, the consumables, the tools and PPE.
Your piece, finished
You build your entire shelving unit, from start to finish, and take it home.
If you need any adaptation to take part comfortably, tell us when you book and we'll have it ready.
Book your place
Pick the cohort that fits your week and book. Dates and places update in real time.
- Monday, 5 October · 17:00–20:00
- Wednesday, 7 October · 17:00–20:00
- Wednesday, 14 October · 17:00–20:00
- Monday, 19 October · 17:00–20:00
- Wednesday, 21 October · 17:00–20:00
- Monday, 26 October · 17:00–20:00
- Wednesday, 28 October · 17:00–20:00
Cancellation & date-change policy
If you cancel
- More than 7 days before: 100% refund.
- Between 7 days and 24 h before: 50% refund.
- Less than 24 h before: no refund.
This reflects the time we need to find another student to fill the place.
If Made de Madera cancels
If we have to cancel the course, we refund you 100%. A course may be cancelled if it doesn't reach the minimum of 3 students enrolled.
Date changes
- More than 15 days before: no penalty.
- Within the 15 days before: 50 € penalty.
When you book, we hold your place; a last-minute change makes it harder to fill.
Ready for the next step?
We'll send you the course details and let you know about upcoming Level 1.5 dates.
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