Honours Bachelor of Craft and Design (Furniture)

Sheridan College’s Honours Bachelor of Craft and Design (Furniture) program prepares students to become skilled designers and makers, combining creativity with practical expertise. Students gain hands-on experience in designing and fabricating furniture, learning to balance aesthetics, structure, and function while exploring innovative approaches. From initial concept development to finished pieces, the program emphasizes real-world applications and encourages experimentation to push the boundaries of contemporary furniture design.

The program also connects furniture design to societal impact, offering opportunities to work with real clients and contribute to projects that serve marginalized communities. Students develop a professional portfolio and collaborate across Sheridan’s multidisciplinary Craft and Design studios, broadening their skills and perspectives. Graduates emerge with both specialized expertise in furniture design and a versatile understanding of contemporary craft and design practices, ready to launch careers in design, fabrication, and socially responsive creative work.

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.

What You’ll Learn

• Create innovative furniture designs using research, ideation, and production processes.
• Critically evaluate design decisions and justify creative choices.
• Experiment with materials and techniques to develop unique, functional objects.
• Incorporate historical, contemporary, and interdisciplinary knowledge to inform design practice.