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Bensari Workshop Featured in the European Report “Crafting Health and Wellbeing”
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, the results of the European report “Crafting Health and Wellbeing” were presented in Florence during the European Crafts Alliance conference.
Tom Bensari in Design Alive 55: Towards quality and contemporary craft
In the anniversary, 55th issue of Design Alive, focused on wellbeing, my column “Towards Quality” was published. The text inaugurates a new editorial section developed
Tom Bensari at ASP Wrocław – craft and collectible design
On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, I had the pleasure of speaking at “Praktyczne Wtorki”, a series organized by the Faculty of Furniture at the Akademia
Woodworking Courses in Wrocław – Bensari Workshop | January–June 2026
If you’re looking for woodworking courses in Wrocław that teach real craftsmanship, hand-tool work, and conscious design in wood, this article is a complete guide
Press Highlights 2025 Bensari Workshop
The year 2025 marked a notable period of international media presence for Bensari Workshop, with features in respected design and architecture publications, institutional interviews, curated
Summary of 2025 at Bensari Workshop
Traditional woodworking as a contemporary practice The year 2025 was, for me and for Bensari Workshop, a period of intensive yet deeply satisfying work. This
Voucher for a woodworking course
Before woodworking became my profession, it was an escape from a demanding career. Many years ago, I was looking for something that would let me
Masters of Matter: Tom Bensari and the art of working with wood
I’m honored to be among the creators featured by Elle Decoration Polska in their series “Masters of Matter.”This recognition is truly meaningful — because the
Bensari Workshop featured in DA Home: Polish craftsmanship in the iconic Watergate Complex
In the latest issue of Design Alive Home, the first Polish feature dedicated to an interior design project in Washington’s legendary Watergate Complex has been
Farewell to Les Compagnons du Devoir Apprentices
At Bensari Workshop in Wrocław, we had the pleasure of hosting apprentices from Les Compagnons du Devoir – a French craft organization with medieval roots.As
Les Compagnons du Devoir – France’s legendary school of craftsmanship
The organization Les Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France is one of Europe’s most remarkable craft institutions. Founded in the Middle Ages, it
Craftsmanship in collectible design – between tradition, skill and authenticity
For me, collectible design is a story about craftsmanship and the need for authenticity — about values rooted in the work of human hands. In
Les Compagnons du Devoir at Bensari Workshop – French Craftsmanship Meets Polish Tradition
Bensari Workshop in Wrocław, Poland, hosted young artisans from Les Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France — one of France’s oldest and most
Robb Report Features the Jazz Bookcase – Among Outstanding Works of Contemporary Craftsmanship
Tom Bensari | Bensari Workshop | Wrocław In the October issue of Robb Report, Tom Bensari’s Jazz Bookcase is featured among five global designs celebrating
Bensari Workshop on Wood Design Festival 2025
The latest edition of Wood Design Festival 2025 has come to an end. Designers, craftsmen, and wood enthusiasts from across the country gathered in Łódź,
Intuition is important in design.
An interview has been published on the website of the Institute of Industrial Design, where I talk about the process of designing and creating furniture,
The Jazz Shelf in the Borowik Foundation collection
The Jazz Shelf from the Manhattan collection, designed by the brand Bensari Ébénistes and crafted in our workshop, has been added to the Borowik Foundation
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How to chisel the base line in dovetail joints? Chisel selection and step-by-step technique (Part 3)
I run woodworking courses for both beginners and advanced hand tool users, and I believe that learning to work with a chisel should focus more
Conscious craftsmanship. Is traditional woodworking obsolete and in need of saving?
The narrative of “saving craftsmanship” and its consequences I was inspired to write this article by voices in the public sphere describing traditional woodworking techniques
Bensari Workshop Featured in the European Report “Crafting Health and Wellbeing”
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, the results of the European report “Crafting Health and Wellbeing” were presented in Florence during the European Crafts Alliance conference.
Dovetail joints – cutting tails step by step (part 2)
Cutting tails in dovetail joints is the stage where the quality of the joint depends directly on controlling the cutting angle and your sawing technique.
Dovetail layout – how to mark out tails step by step (Part 1)
Dovetail Layout – How to Mark Out Tails Step by Step (Part 1) Dovetail layout is the stage at which the geometry of the joint
Learning traditional woodworking: why it must be learned from a practicing craftsman
My name is Tom Bensari. I am a master woodworker, furniture designer, and I run Bensari Workshop in Wrocław, a place where design, making,
Tom Bensari in Design Alive 55: Towards quality and contemporary craft
In the anniversary, 55th issue of Design Alive, focused on wellbeing, my column “Towards Quality” was published. The text inaugurates a new editorial section developed
Design Alive – “Direction: Quality”
In the anniversary, 55th issue of Design Alive, whose main theme is well-being, my column “Direction: Quality” has been published. The text inaugurates a new
Tom Bensari at ASP Wrocław – craft and collectible design
On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, I had the pleasure of speaking at “Praktyczne Wtorki”, a series organized by the Faculty of Furniture at the Akademia
Traditional woodworking course in Europe – learning craft at Bensari Workshop
In recent years I have noticed a growing interest in traditional craftsmanship. In a world dominated by industrial production and digital tools, working with wood
From French ébénistes to contemporary design: my article in Fine Woodworking
My article “Tambour Doors Now and Then” has been published in the international magazine Fine Woodworking, one of the most respected titles dedicated to the
Woodworking Courses in Wrocław – Bensari Workshop | January–June 2026
If you’re looking for woodworking courses in Wrocław that teach real craftsmanship, hand-tool work, and conscious design in wood, this article is a complete guide
Parallel-jaw clamps – why I don’t like them in real workshop practice
When I began my woodworking journey, like most beginners, I was fascinated by the world of technology. It seemed to me that becoming a woodworker
Publication in Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine
My work and professional journey have been featured in the international trade magazine Furniture & Cabinetmaking in an article dedicated to contemporary furniture craftsmanship. This
What contemporary woodworking craftsmanship means
Contemporary woodworking craftsmanship is often described as an aesthetic or a nostalgic reference to the past. In my practice, it is neither. I understand woodworking
Working with focus in collectible design
In 2025, my work in the field of collectible design was guided by a single principle: full focus on craftsmanship and on the process behind
Press Highlights 2025 Bensari Workshop
The year 2025 marked a notable period of international media presence for Bensari Workshop, with features in respected design and architecture publications, institutional interviews, curated
Summary of 2025 at Bensari Workshop
Traditional woodworking as a contemporary practice The year 2025 was, for me and for Bensari Workshop, a period of intensive yet deeply satisfying work. This
How to Sharpen a Card Scraper – A Step-by-Step Guide
A card scraper is one of the most effective tools for finishing wood surfaces – provided it’s properly sharpened. The key to sharpening a scraper
Voucher for a woodworking course
Before woodworking became my profession, it was an escape from a demanding career. Many years ago, I was looking for something that would let me
