Bringing wood to life. Creating spaces. Designing the future.
CMAA’s Wood Design programme trains professionals to transform wood into furniture, objects, interior spaces and contemporary creations.
The programme combines traditional craftsmanship, design, innovation and modern manufacturing processes to meet the needs of individuals, businesses and institutions.
Beyond technical expertise, learners develop a strong understanding of design and creative practice.
Wood is a living material that offers endless creative possibilities.
Wood Design enables you to imagine, design and make sustainable furniture, objects and interior spaces that combine functionality, aesthetics and innovation.
At CMAA, this programme prepares learners to become craftspeople, designers and entrepreneurs capable of meeting market demands while promoting local resources and African craftsmanship.
The programme covers the entire design and manufacturing process.
Prototyping
Manufacturing
Quality control
Project management
Craft and batch production
Learners train in fully equipped workshops, where they learn to use tools, machinery and materials while following professional safety standards.
They take part in:
The workshops foster precision, creativity and high professional standards.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Complete furniture projects
Interior fit-outs
Professional commissions
Entrepreneurship
Professional portfolio
Work placement
Final-year project
Throughout their training, learners create:
Each project helps learners build a professional portfolio while gaining practical, real-world experience.
By the end of the programme, graduates will have developed expertise in:
Graduates can work as:
Graduates may also join the CMAA Manufacture or set up their own workshop.
Discover our learners’ work:
Learners, craftspeople and professionals share their journeys, achievements and the skills they have developed through the Wood Design programme.
CMAA’s Wood Design programme prepares you to design objects, furniture and interior spaces that meet the needs of today and tomorrow.
You will develop technical, creative and entrepreneurial skills that will enable you to build a strong and sustainable career in the woodworking sector.
The Centre des Métiers d’Art, d’Artisanat et de Design du Togo trains a new generation of creators, craftspeople, designers and entrepreneurs, empowering them to turn their talent into sustainable careers.
