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title: "Join our woodworking community in Bangalore and Pune"
description: "Trade your screen for a saw. Join our community of makers in Bangalore and Pune. Learn to build furniture and decor with our hands-on woodworking workshops."
canonical: https://mytribe.in/kydowoodworking/woodworking-workshops/our-community-of-makers
last_updated: 2025-09-15
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# Our Community of Makers: Real projects built by beginners

Tribe Verified · Beginner-friendly woodworking workshops in Bangalore & Pune

By [Kydo](https://mytribe.in/kydowoodworking) · In-person workshops at the studio in Bengaluru and venues in Pune · ₹1,500 Per Pair (estimate)

Part of [Woodworking Workshops](https://mytribe.in/kydowoodworking/woodworking-workshops). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/kydowoodworking/woodworking-workshops/gallery)

Step away from the screen and into the workshop. See what people from all walks of life build with us in just one weekend.

## Photos and videos

- ![Look at these smiles. This is what a typical weekend at the workshop looks like. People from all walks of life, most with zero prior experience, holding something they built with their own hands. We made everything from clocks to small tables this day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e6b61b7a-cebd-4735-902a-13612ada474d)
- ![The grand finale. Sreeja and Nivedita with the beautiful Kumiko lamps they built from scratch. They learned to make the frames, cut the intricate half-lap joints, and assemble the entire piece. The best part is seeing their faces when they switch it on for the first time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/29f0db34-32e7-48e0-a166-00fd275cbdd5)
- ![Vijeth got an introduction to using hand tools and built this sturdy little stool. It’s a fantastic first project that teaches the fundamentals of joinery and finishing, and you get to take home a piece of functional furniture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f01c3dfb-ea00-4a23-b1d9-a54036fc5e76)
- ![A great weekend group holding their finished projects. We made everything from small stools and planter stands to boxes. It's amazing to see what you can create in just a couple of days.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7daceef9-d98e-49e3-add0-e2d95f7cfab7)
- ![This group of makers with their new creations, including a bird feeder, a small stool, and a couple of wooden boxes. Everyone starts as a beginner and leaves with a finished project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/26ae1ce3-d8c8-4bf0-980d-88194fcc5d8d)
- ![It's always a joy to see a group of new woodworkers with their finished pieces. Here we have a couple of small stools and some fun, fish-shaped cutouts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d7c92c3f-93ff-42d8-a6c9-e26b2d318477)
- ![The proud builders, Poonam and myself, during the assembly of the cat tree. It's a complex project, but we guide you every step of the way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff05b152-2136-4ae3-ad04-aed6c41ca50a)
- ![More happy students with the planter stands they built. This is a popular beginner project that teaches you how to make strong and accurate half-lap joints.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78577b3d-a23e-4998-8c0f-5470282ede07)
- ![The joy of making things with your own hands. This group is all smiles with their newly built projects, including toy airplanes and storage boxes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0cf6cd03-42f8-47fb-a1ce-d1971259dfee)
- ![A diverse set of projects from a weekend session, including a birdhouse, a wine rack, and various decorative frames. There's something for everyone in woodworking.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc1e9636-05a5-4cdd-a893-82a217144597)
- ![Saturday sessions are always full of energy. This group made everything from small stools to picture frames, learning the basics of carpentry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a4035a38-6397-4c92-ad18-103b57a21b9f)
- ![Three participants from a Saturday workshop showing off their creations: a small stool, a spice rack, and a decorative wooden tray.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f885f42f-ce3e-4368-8dcf-4c33e2491b8b)
- ![A group of five women who spent their Saturday learning woodworking. They each built a small, practical stool to take home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37cb0c63-9a5f-4e2f-af98-8135dacf8cbf)
- [Video: This is the best way to spend a weekend. Putting on your thinking cap, getting your hands dirty, and making something cool. It's about creating your own happiness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4bad3686-031c-46f2-894a-567fa498b325)
- ![The happy crew after a full weekend of woodworking. Everyone is holding up the projects they completed, feeling accomplished and ready for a rest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/01c374f7-c5e0-4d46-920e-b49bc0bb21e0)
- ![A good start to the weekend with a newly made boat plane and some small tables. It's a mix of practical items and fun, creative toys.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b9466bde-5848-4b45-9004-454f367f9203)
- ![A couple enjoying the results of their creative efforts. He made a wooden airplane, and she created a block puzzle, both fantastic handmade gifts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8fa2f403-48f2-4e75-ae7b-8467483d19d2)
- ![Another fun and busy weekend. This participant made a wooden whale, while another built a sturdy and stylish side table.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b670bdcf-66ed-4756-bb17-1f5704f66187)
- ![A group of interior design students proudly displaying the complex shelf designs they built in a single day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb8ae5f2-4f39-4fd3-b2f4-752143af0b06)
- ![Another group of proud design students with their finished projects, which include a variety of unique and creative shelf designs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5050957e-98ad-4d67-b669-684bf5dfdad1)
- [Video: Two students showing the Japanese-style boxes they made from Honne wood for a college portfolio project. The dark wood gives the boxes a very elegant finish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03ad8bb1-fe74-4a9f-9ab6-febad75d2fa2)
- ![This group had fun using the jigsaw to create these animal-shaped cutouts, including a swan and a duck. It's a great way to practice curved cuts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3921e7d6-df4b-41e0-be88-f2592d0573d6)
- ![A group of students with their finished projects, including a planter stand, a decorative clock, a triangular art piece, and a wooden tray.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7419583c-4071-4834-825f-c74056398562)
- ![Swati, a mechanical engineer, designed and built this interlocking corner shelf. Nakul, a 9th grader, started his woodworking journey by building this small stool with hand tools.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7bc986c1-1fe5-4a64-94b3-86a24071ab87)
- ![Harsha and Venkappa showing off their weekend's work. One created a beautiful Kumiko piece with the Asa-no-ha pattern, while the other built a practical and elegant wooden shelf.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ddf6d493-9e02-4670-a47f-34e8c998c613)
- ![Chris, a traveler from abroad, standing proudly with the wine caddy he built. He wanted to get in touch with his creative side while visiting, and this was the perfect project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1fa94f21-aa70-404a-942f-532c139415f1)
- ![Chris and Shona, a couple traveling through Asia, spent some time in the workshop. Shona is holding a small box she made, while Chris is ready with his tools.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/727d0256-6f50-4d68-a32a-bd9ee7890960)
- ![A fun, candid moment from a basic carpentry workshop. It's not just about learning, it's also about having a good time and making friends.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82cc3708-4805-41fa-9275-5a85219e6090)
- ![A couple showing off the cat-shaped clock and picture frame they made during a weekend workshop. These are great personalized items for the home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa019e37-923a-48c5-88b8-385aa4c8e3a5)
- ![Another pair of makers with their creations. One made a snail-shaped clock, and the other built a magazine or book holder.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3fd2374-f139-4b64-bfa9-b27736cf3f5a)
- ![A group of interior design students with the amazing variety of projects they created in a one-day workshop, from chairs to complex organizers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c800ad2-8211-486f-acb7-b6fc79fbd6ea)
- ![Arjun and Ann with the reindeer-themed clocks and planter stands they made. They learned to use a variety of power tools, including the jigsaw, circular saw, and router.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/764df80b-d2cd-4c10-95b4-6c2be27e841a)
- ![Ram and Gyanesh with their first day's projects. They learned to use a jigsaw to make these fun cutouts and also built a small shelf.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd0c4a12-7024-4bc2-a069-e819c112abad)
- ![Here are Ram and Gyanesh on day two with the matching planter stands they built and finished with a dark stain. They learned how to use a table saw for the half-lap joints.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2bbed634-c194-449d-a718-77e55b3bb2df)
- ![Varun, Kanthi, and Rajashekhar with their diverse set of projects. We have a miniature picnic table, a Kumiko box, and the first day's projects from a basic carpentry workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3434fcf0-54ad-4b95-a5e8-a4bf1736717d)
- ![The friends, Tejus and Nihal, with their completed projects. They each built a stool, a shelf, and a birdhouse, experiencing both hand tools and power tools over the weekend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f716efc-ec98-417c-b671-10ce61bfdfc6)
- ![Two design students holding up the interlocking square shelves they created. This is a visually interesting design that is also a great exercise in precision joinery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1d07f5d-4beb-4d06-a4e2-bcb3f73c853a)
- ![More creative projects from design students, including a shoe display stand, a tool caddy, and a vegetable crate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/52883805-9bbf-4dc9-9297-407b8e394724)
- ![A family that builds together, stays together. Roshni, Krishna, and Wilson showing off the clocks and planter stand they made during a fun Saturday workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5e0b62e-34f0-4e04-b942-2db0336c0dbe)
- ![It's not all serious work. There's always time for some fun and games in the workshop, especially after a heavy biryani lunch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3547c858-23e8-4a7b-9cc1-4fff2bcc382f)
- ![The entire group from the BMS College of Architecture workshop, with the furniture pieces they created.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3dd9c543-2c21-476a-abb5-430edd3ffa48)
- ![Roshni and Wilson with their first day's projects. They've built a planter stand and a small side table, mastering the basics of power tool usage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/68e8b6e6-57f8-4b70-a92d-cc7abacce116)
- ![A few moments from my Pune workshops, which are run by a former student of mine. It's amazing to see the skills being passed on.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f6887f91-d164-4544-b255-cf55b94b432a)
- ![Nithant with the two very different projects he built. One is a directional signpost, and the other is a clock holder, showing the range of possibilities.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2feef9e5-5601-424f-bffd-150586553ce5)
- ![A group photo from a hands-on session at the Bangalore School of Design. We built cabinets, stools, and chairs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97cbe89b-972d-4ce3-ba8f-87e10276d12d)
- ![Three students from the Bangalore School of Design workshop, proud of the chair and stool they built.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2acdb364-2f0d-49a2-ae85-38e597b46ba7)
- ![Gaurav and Shreya with the collection of projects they built. They made a clock, a planter stand, a shelf, and a unique multi-level display stand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/819b77bc-4bd0-42aa-9e89-8b11218df5ae)
- ![A group photo from a demo session on basic joinery at BMS College of Architecture. We introduced 120 students to the world of woodworking.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/51a4379c-c0e4-43e8-a3b2-4e97d3ac68f2)
- ![Success. The students celebrate after assembling a large-scale figure using the joinery techniques they just learned.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/28058587-cb41-4320-bcae-2c387d678165)
- ![The full class from the BMS College of Architecture demo session. It was a fantastic day of learning and discovery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/71114c89-f58d-4a44-8833-67a6eec914b3)
- [Video: A video recap of my demo session at the BMS College of Architecture, showing the students getting excited about making things with their hands.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10179c56-0132-44cb-a280-ac09ec3f271c)
- ![Priyanka and Raj with all the projects they completed during their Basic Carpentry Workshop. They made shelves, clocks, and planter stands.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b5e613b4-d0f8-4fc5-aad4-fff73733f77c)
- ![A busy day at the workshop. We have students working on Kumiko, a hand tools project, and a large rocking horse build all at the same time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/41c68133-d8f1-4616-ae93-d827ad6717e2)
- ![Vivek with the small table he built during his two-day introduction to woodworking with hand tools.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3d081b1-6f97-4745-9261-b6b1e20f9049)
- ![The workshop in full swing, with students focused on their individual projects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef1841e1-7e7e-474d-9b2c-5e203b86d842)
- ![A wide shot of the workshop on a busy day, with sawdust flying and creativity flowing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/726e4107-9069-4778-b18e-94e84b04b97f)

## About Our Community of Makers

Most people walk into my workshop feeling nervous about handling power tools. By Sunday evening, they are using jigsaws and drills to build stools or planter stands, often laughing about how they spent the weekend covered in sawdust instead of staring at a screen. It is not about perfection; it is about that specific, quiet relief of making something real with your own hands.

Walk into the studio on a Saturday, and you will find an eclectic mix of people. Engineers, architects, curious beginners, and parents with their kids, all united by a single goal: to build something tangible.

We keep our batches small, usually between 6 and 10 people. This is not a factory-line setup. It is a shared space where we focus on learning safety and technique. You start with basic measurements and tool handling, and by the end of the weekend, you have finished projects like stools, planter stands, or even custom wooden toys.

There is no need for prior experience. Most of my students have never held a chisel before. We focus on the process of making. Whether you want to master power tools or try your hand at joinery, the goal is to get your hands dirty, trade the keyboard for a saw, and experience the satisfaction of creating something that exists in the physical world.

## About Kydo

I started Kydo because I wanted a space to trade keyboards for saws. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking for a new weekend hobby, I am here to guide you through the process of building real, functional things from scratch.

[See all of Kydo's services](https://mytribe.in/kydowoodworking)

## More from Woodworking Workshops by Kydo

- [Featured](https://mytribe.in/kydowoodworking/woodworking-workshops/featured)
- [Japanese Kumiko: The Art of Precision](https://mytribe.in/kydowoodworking/woodworking-workshops/japanese-kumiko-the-art-of-precision)
- [Your First Weekend Workshop: From Beginner to Builder](https://mytribe.in/kydowoodworking/woodworking-workshops/your-first-weekend-workshop-from-beginner-to-builder)
- [Create Your Own Furniture & Decor](https://mytribe.in/kydowoodworking/woodworking-workshops/create-your-own-furniture-decor)
- [Handmade Toys & Playful Creations](https://mytribe.in/kydowoodworking/woodworking-workshops/handmade-toys-playful-creations)
- [For Design & Architecture Students](https://mytribe.in/kydowoodworking/woodworking-workshops/for-design-architecture-students)
- [Inside the Workshop: Tools & Techniques](https://mytribe.in/kydowoodworking/woodworking-workshops/inside-the-workshop-tools-techniques)

## More services by Kydo

- [Custom Furniture & Woodworking](https://mytribe.in/kydowoodworking/custom-furniture-woodworking)

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