PRE-LAUNCH SALE Ends on March 31st
Stop Designing Things That Can’t Be Built!
Master Wood In Just 5 Days.
Material Masterclasses helps designers and architects move from surface-level styling to real material intelligence.
PRE-LAUNCH SALE BENEFITS:
- 75% Early Access Discount
- A Private Group Where You Get Your Questions Answered Daily
- Lifetime Access For Just €48 - Normally €192 (Offer Expires Soon)
"I finally understood why my designs failed in production." - 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.
What You'll Learn In This Course
Day 1 - Wood Fundamentals & Materials
The Right Material Choice In Design
Solid Wood Basics
Softwoods
Hardwoods
Exotic Woods
Engineered Wood Basics
Particle Boards
Fibreboards
Composite Boards (Plywoods)
Solid Woods vs. Engineered Woods - Pro‘s & Con‘s
Recycling & Sustainability
Day 2 - Woodworking Techniques & Tools
Subtractive vs. formative processes
Hand tools, machines & CNC - what they do and why it matters
MAKING: Winebox
How fabrication tools influence design decisions, Time & Costs
CNC - Production
MAKING: Stool
Design limits caused by machines (radii, thickness, tolerances)
Communicating designs clearly with workshops & fabricators
Day 3 - Joinery & Construction
Structural logic behind furniture & interior elements
Classic vs. modern joinery — strengths & weaknesses
MAKING: Winebox
Carcass Furniture
Fixed vs. movable Parts
System Furniture
Seating Furniture (Chairs, Lounge Chairs, Sofas)
How to achieve good design (Golden Ratio etc.)
Wood in Combination with other materials
Day 4 - Advanced Techniques
Formative processes
Steambending and it’s Pros & Cons
MAKING: Coat Holder
Plywood bending & it’s Pros & Cons
MAKING: Headphone Holder
Flexibility through cutting/milling
Different Pressing Machines & Techniques, (Male/Female Mold)
Typical fabrication risks and how to design
around themEpoxy Resin & Rivertables
MAKING: Riversidetable
Hybrid materials & composites
Day 5 - Surface Finishing
Surface as the final design statement
How finishes change look, feel, and durability
Lacquers - Clear coates/Pigments, Matt to Glossy
Oils & Waxes
Stains
Special Finishes
Choosing the right finish for your design intent
Finish decisions that affect production & maintenance
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 .
Meet Your Instructor
I’m Thorsten Plönzke — designer, craftsman, and material nerd.
When I studied interior architecture back in 2015, I quickly realized something:
I could design and visualize ideas — but I didn’t truly understand how materials worked.
I had a background in carpentry, but beyond wood — metal, plastics, 3D printing — I was lost.
University gave me inspiration, but real material understanding?
I had to build that myself through years of research, trial and error, and hands-on work.
But let’s be honest — what really matters for you is whether this course can help you.
And the answer is YES, absolutely!
Since 2022, I teach Woodworking and Material Technologies at a University in Germany,
where I’ve helped hundreds of students understand materials more deeply
and translate that knowledge into stronger, more confident designs.
I’m often the person people turn to when they’re stuck — choosing materials, prototyping ideas, or making designs work in reality.
That’s why I created Material Masterclasses:
to give you the clarity I had to earn the hard way —
so you can design faster, smarter, and with more confidence.
Because great design doesn’t start with software —
it starts with understanding materials.
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!
