Woodworking

We have great intro and safety classes, beginner classes such as building planters or working with hand tools, parent/child birdhouse building,
intermediate classes like cutting boards, stools and dovetails, and more!
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BEGINNER WOODWORKING WORKSHOPS

Wall Mounted Coat Rack
with Tom Parmelee

In this class you will build and finish your very own wooden coat rack. This class is great for beginners or for someone looking to learn about wall mounted furniture.

Woodworking 101
Taught by Tom Parmelee

In this class you will learn the ins and outs of a modern woodworking shop. What tools do what and how to use them. Safety being key to the long term enjoyment of any woodworking endeavors will be the focus for all tools used.

Screech Owl Nesting Box
with Merreyman Custom Woodcraft

Join us for a fun and easy class assembling nesting boxes that are suitable for Screech Owls. You will be assembling pre-cut pieces that make up your nesting box as well as drilling the entry hole. You may build a box as an individual or as a partner project

*note that partners are will make 1 box

 

Intermediate woodworking workshops

 

Intro to Dovetails
Taught by Joe Merrey

In this class we will learn one of the most essential and daunting furniture joints- the dovetail. Using only a hand saw, chisel, and hand full of marking tools, learn how to make the beautiful and strong dovetail joint without machinery.

*Note: You must have previously taken intro to hand tools with Joe or be able to demonstrate that you are familiar with hand tool woodworking.

Handled Step Stool
Taught by Tom Parmelee

In this class you will learn how to create a lasting and useful handled step stool. Designed to help get a step up while still having something to hold onto. This project will be used through tenon joinery and will allow you to use your own design to make this piece truly yours.

*Note: You must have previously taken intro to hand tools with Joe or be able to demonstrate that you are familiar with hand tool woodworking.