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Stop Designing Things That Can’t Be Built!
Master Wood In Just 5 Days.
Most designers learn material knowledge through expensive mistakes.
Material Masterclasses teaches you before that happens.
PRE-LAUNCH OFFER:
• Lifetime access
• Course releases June 2026
• 75 % discount (€48 instead of €192)
• 5 full modules
• Updates included
• 7-day money back guarantee
The Hidden Problem Most Designers Have:
Design schools teach aesthetics.
Materials are often an afterthought.
Then comes the familiar moment:
Your design looks great on screen…
But the workshop says: “This won’t work.”
Material Masterclasses helps you avoid that — by teaching how materials actually behave.
What You'll Learn In This Course:
Day 1 - Wood Fundamentals & Materials
Why Material Choice Makes or Breaks a Design
The Hidden Logic of Solid Wood
Engineered Woods Designers Constantly Misuse
Solid Wood vs. Engineered Wood: The Real Trade-Offs
Sustainability Without Design Mistakes
Day 2 - Woodworking Techniques & Tools
Why Many Designs Fail in the Workshop
How Tools Define What You Can Design
Fabrication Decisions That Affect Time & Cost
The Hidden Limits of Machines
How to Communicate with Workshops
Day 3 - Joinery & Construction
Structural logic behind furniture & interior elements
Classic vs. modern joinery — strengths & weaknesses
Understanding Furniture Construction
Proportion, Balance & Good Design
Combining Wood with Other Materials
Day 4 - Advanced Techniques
Beyond Straight Lines: Designing with Formative Processes
Pro's & Con's Of Steam-/Plywood Bending
Creating Flexibility Through Cutting & Milling
Pressing, Molds & Fabrication Logic
Typical fabrication risks and how to design
around them
Day 5 - Surface Finishing
Surface as the Final Design Statement
How Finishes Transform Materials
Understanding the Most Important Finish Types
Controlling Color & Character with Stains and Special Finishes
Choosing the Right Finish for Performance & Maintenance
"I finally understood why my designs failed in production." - Mira W.
“I learned more about wood in five days than in two years of university.“ Nico S.
"Thorsten’s lectures are so valuable and easy to follow." - Tom E.
Meet Your Instructor
Hey, I’m Thorsten.
I’m a master craftsman and teach woodworking and furniture design at a university in Germany. Every day I see talented students creating beautiful concepts that simply can’t be built in the real world — mostly because they lack a real understanding of materials. And the truth is, many designers still struggle with this even long after graduating.
I had to learn this the hard way myself — in the workshop, through broken prototypes, failed joints and designs that only worked on paper.
That’s exactly why I created Material Masterclasses — to help designers truly understand materials so their ideas actually work in the real world.
The Three Pillars Of
Material Masterclasses
1. Learning By Building
Throughout the course, we build five selected furniture and product design objects to make materials,
machines and processes easy to understand - from first idea to finished resault.
2. Learning From The Masters
We analyze iconic design and architecture projects to understand how they were actually build -
breaking down materials, construction methods, and the decisions behind them.
3. Learning Through High-End Visuals
All lessons are taught trough a combination of 4K real-world footage, premium renderings, and clear visual graphics -
making even complex processes easy to follow.
Introducing
5-Day Wood Design
Material Masterclass
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Structured & Visual Learning
clear video 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 projects in just 5 days.
Plus So Much More!
Scroll down to see everything you get lifetime access to...
Let's Face It...
Learning Wood Design
Online Is A Mess!
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Endless Tutorials, No Clear Path
You spend hours clicking through random videos or articles
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Not Designer friendly
Most tutorials are made for Carpenters not Designers & Architects
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Slow
Trial & Error
You waste months of guessing instead of learning
Limited Time Pre-Launch Bonuses
Amazing Bonuses
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!
Huge Discount: Get 50% off on all upcoming courses for Metal, Plastic, Stone & 3D-Printing .
This Course Is For
Designers & Architects Who:
Don't just want to use materials, but master them.
Want to design with confidence, clarity, and real material knowledge.
Are tired of designing things that can’t be built
Are ready to break out of the standard and push their projects further
What Categories Do We Focus On?
Wood fundamentals & material behavior
Wood species & engineered wood products
Tools, machines & fabrication processes
Joinery & construction principles
Advanced techniques (wood bending, epoxy resin)
Wood finishes & surface treatments
And so much more!
Who Is This Course NOT For?
People who want step-by-step carpentry training
Anyone looking for quick DIY hacks or shortcuts
Your aren't willing to take instructions and prefer to figure things out on your own with trial and error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this program for?
Material Masterclasses is designed for everyone who wants to truly understand materials —
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.
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 in 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!
