PRE-LAUNCH SALE Ends on December 31st
Master Designing With Wood
In Just 5 Days
Material Masterclasses is for anyone who wants to truly understand materials without wasting months digging through random videos and outdated tutorials.
PRE-LAUNCH SALE!
Join before December 31st to get 75%, early access, a private group where you get your questions answered daily, and more! And lifetime access to everything is just €48 (Normally €192). Offer Expires Soon.
Here are some real quotes from students I teach at university:
"Knowing how to use wooden materials properly makes designing so much easier" - Mira W.
"Thorsten’s lectures are so valuable and easy to follow." - Tom E.
“I learned more about wood in five days than in two years of university.“ Nico S.
Let's Face It...
Learning Material Technology Online Sucks!
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Too Much Self-Navigation
Professors give you input, but no real understanding how it all connects.
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No Step-by-Step Sequence
You spend hours clicking through YouTube Vidoes or Google Articles
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Dry Theory Overload
You read dry, outdated books until you fall asleep.
Introducing
2-Day Dream School Blueprint
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Structured & Visual Learning
clear modules, no endless searching.
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Real-World Insights
explained by a designer and craftsman
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Practical Understanding
Learn what really matters for your project in just 5 days
Plus So Much More!
Scroll down to see everything you get lifetime access to...
Learn How To:
Material Masterclasses
Course Curriculum
Day 1 - Wood Fundamentals
Understand wood structure, movement, and how it reacts to humidity
Learn the key differences between softwood, hardwood, and exotic woods — and how to use them effectively in design.
Wood composites – explore plywood, MDF, OSB & more — and how to use them effectively in construction and prototyping.
Day 2 - Tools & Machines
Learn essential hand tools for precise shaping, cutting, and detailing.
Explore power tools that speed up production and improve accuracy.
Understand industrial woodworking equipment for advanced processing and larger projects.
Day 3 - Joinery & Construction
Learn traditional joints like mortise and tenon, dovetail, and dowel connections.
Explore modern mechanical connectors like Domino or Lamello for quick, strong and precise assembly.
Apply both methods to build strong and functional furniture pieces.
Day 4 - Advanced Techniques
Learn how to create curved shapes using flexible plywood and layering techniques.
Use vacuum technology for precise gluing and shaping.
bend solid wood smoothly using heat and steam
Color, mix and cast epoxy resin for creative furniture & product designs.
explore handheld digital fabrication with the Shapertool.
Day 5 - Sanding & Surface Finishing
Understand sanding gritranges and how they affect surface quality and finish.
learn how wood surfaces can be enhanced and protected with natural and synthetic finishes.
discover how to tint and emphasize wood grain for expressive visual effects.
Burning & sandblasting wood grain to create unique textures and depth
Limited Time Pre-Launch Bonuses
Amazing Bonuses
Free Access To Future Courses: Get all upcoming courses for Metal, Plastic, Stone & 3D-Printing FOR FREE!
Customized Course: The course will be built around your specific needs as an early adopter. This is something that folks will not get to experience with the finished course!
Private Community: Get all your questions answered daily so you are never second guessing or wasting time!
What's Included In Material Masterclasses
Meet Your Instructor
I’m Thorsten Plönzke — designer, craftsman, and material nerd.
When I stared studying interior architecture back in 2015, I quickly realized something:
I could draw, plan, and imagine — but I had no real idea how materials actually worked.
Sure, I had experience from my carpenter apprenticeship,
but when it came to metal, plastics, or 3D printing, I was completely lost.
University gave me inspiration — but the real understanding?
I had to figure it out myself. Through years of research, endless trial and error,
and way too many late nights in workshops and studios.
But let’s be honest — you probably don’t really care who I am...
What you really want to know is: Can this course actually help you?
Fair question...And the answer is — yes, absolutely.
I’m not just a designer and craftsman —
Since 2022 I also teach Woodworking and Material Technologies at Trier University,
where I’ve helped hundreds of students understand materials more deeply
and translate that knowledge into stronger, more confident designs.
Over the years, I’ve become the person people come to when they’re stuck —
when they need advice on which material to choose, how to prototype it, or how to make their idea actually work.
And that’s exactly why I built Material Masterclasses.
To give you the insights I had to piece together the hard way.
To help you understand materials without needing a full workshop.
To make you faster, sharper, and more confident in your design decisions.
Because great design doesn’t start with software —
it starts with knowing what your ideas are made of.
This Course For
Designers & Architects Who:
Don't just want to use materials, but master them.
Understand that great design doesn’t come from playing it safe, but from going deeper
Are ready to break out of the standard and push their projects further
What Categories Do We Focus On?
How wood and wooden composits are used properly in Product-/Furniture Design and Architecture
Aspiring Freelance Videographers
YouTubers looking to improve their content
Business owners looking to shoot advertising content
Travelers looking to better document their adventures
And so much more!
Who Is This Course NOT For?
Your aren't willing to take instructions and prefer to figure things out on your own with trial and error.
You prefer to stay average
You don't care about the difference between MDF and Multiplex...
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this program for?
Material Masterclasses is designed for everyone who wants to truly understand materials —
from first-year design students to experienced architects and makers.
You don’t need prior workshop experience to start — the course begins with the fundamentals, covering how materials behave, how they’re processed, and how to choose the right one for your design.
You’ll gain new insights into how materials connect creativity, technology, and craftsmanship. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your practice —
this course gives you the material confidence to design, prototype, and create with purpose.
How long do I have access to the program & when does it start?
You get lifetime access to the full Material Masterclasses program — no deadlines, no need to rush. Learn at your own pace, revisit the lessons anytime, and explore each module whenever and wherever it fits your schedule.
The course officially launches right after the Pre-Launch Phase,
so you’ll be among the first to start learning the moment it goes live.
Can't I learn all of this on Youtube?
Sure, you can learn a lot on YouTube — that’s how I gained much of my knowledge about woodworking and materials. But collecting all that knowledge took me years. Now, you can get it condensed into just 5 days
Do I need to have XYZ before starting?
No — you don’t need any special tools, workshop access, or prior material knowledge to begin.
Material Masterclasses is built to guide you from the ground up:
starting with the basics of how materials work and leading all the way to advanced techniques used by professionals.
All you need is a Smartphone, Tablet or Laptop.
Is there a guarantee?
Absolutely! Material Masterclasses has a 7-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are not completely SATISFIED and ENLIGHTENED by the Material Masterclasses Program, then contact us within 7 Days for a full refund, no questions asked!
