Our Mission is to help students prepare to pursue a career in Woodworking.
The Palomar College Cabinet and Furniture Technology program offers one of the the most comprehensive woodworking career curriculum in the nation.
Our program is built on decades of excellence (1956-present) with an annual enrollment of more than 750 students in over 35 different classes.
Utilizing three fully-equipped shops, our 4 full-time (and numerous part-time) instructors provide a breadth of courses and depth of expertise impossible to obtain from smaller programs.
Ready to Learn Woodworking but Not Sure Where to Start?
Start your journey at CFT!
Whether you’re interested in fine furniture making, production cabinetmaking, or guitar making, it all begins with CFT 100: Fundamentals of Woodworking.
CFT 100 is the foundation of our program and a required pre/co-requisite for all other woodworking courses and certificates.
We offer multiple sections each semester—including nights and weekends—to fit your schedule.
Want to dive deeper your first semester? You can also enroll in additional beginner-friendly classes like:
- CFT 97 – Fusion 360
- CFT 118 – Furniture Design
- CFT 187 – Carving
- CFT 195 – Finishing
Apply to Palomar College and register for CFT 100 to begin your woodworking education today!