San Antonio, Texas, Schools with Woodworking Classes
Students in the San Antonio, Texas, area interested in woodworking may choose from two schools depending on their interests. Learn more about the program options below, and don't forget to check out the handy school table just below. The final section of the article briefly discusses a retail store in the city that offers many standalone woodworking classes.
- Located three miles from downtown San Antonio, St. Philip's College offers a couple of woodworking course. Once enrolled, students can learn to make cabinets and receive occupational training.
- For students looking for an art program, Trinity University, located five miles from the downtown, features a wood carving course through a bachelor's degree program in art.
Comparison of Schools
Use this table to compare the undergraduate tuition and financial aid prospects at the public and private institutions featured in this article. Note the differences in admissions, as well as graduation and retention rates.
| St. Philip's College | Trinity University | |
|---|---|---|
| School Type | 2-year, public | 4-year, private not-for-profit |
| Total Enrollment (2021) | $12,455* | 2,704* |
| Campus Setting | Large city | Large city |
| Undergraduate Tuition and Fees (2022-2023) | $3,262 in-district; $6,742 in-state; $14,272 out-of-state* | $49,264* |
| % of First-Year Students Receiving Some Form of Aid (2020-2021) | 88%* | 99%* |
| Acceptance Rate (2021) | N/A Open Admissions | 34%* |
| Retention Rate (2012) | 62% for full-time students* | 92% for full-time students* |
| Graduation Rate | 28% graduation rate (for those who began their studies in 2018)* | 80% graduation rate (for those who began their studies in 2015)* |
Source: *NCES College Navigator
St. Philip's College
St. Philip's College was established in 1898 and has earned the status of both a Hispanic-serving institution and a historically Black college.
Cabinet Making Courses
Woodworking courses at St. Philip's College include cabinet making I and II. The first course instructs students in basic construction and design for bathroom and kitchen cabinets. The second course concentrates on advanced techniques in areas such as hand craftsmanship as well as machine woodworking. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to design doors and laminate cabinets.
Trinity University
Trinity University is a liberal arts and sciences university situated on a 117-acre campus. The school offers undergraduate, pre-professional and graduate programs.
Bachelor of Arts in Art
The art bachelor's degree program offers a course in sculpturing wood. This introductory course looks at construction techniques using wood and on wood carving techniques. Students must complete research assignments for this course.
Other School Options
Woodcraft is a retail store in San Antonio that offers numerous standalone woodworking classes, including those in beginning woodworking, introductory carving and introductory lathe techniques.
