Thread: Help! what do I do now!

Hi everyone,

I just needed some advice for what to do for my next step.

So I've just finished my 4 year Industrial design degree (I'm 22) and for my final year project I designed and built a wooden bicycle,

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here's a link to my website please take a look: Wooden bicycle “prototype 2″ « Zheng Chin Design

Over the duration of the 4 year course, I have learnt the ability to design, draw, sketch and CAD. However the one skill I am sorely missing, is that involved in wood working and wood craft. I learnt a little during the course, and got a decent amount of exposure. But most has been from self experimentation, and looking at other designs/work and emulating it.

I would love to continue to build and design these bicycles, however first I feel, I need to skill up further.

So my question is, what is an appropriate path way to learn these necessary wood working skills to help take my designs further?
Should I be self driven, and try to learn all those skills myself?
Should I look for an apprenticeship as a cabinet maker?
Should I apply for a school that teachers woodworking or even boat building?
Should I talk to a few bespoke furniture companies and ask if they will take in any apprentices?

Thanks for taking a read, and any suggestions would be great!