Classes
WTF (Woman, Trans, Femme) Woodworking: Design Your Own Project (This class is only offered a few times a year!)
This class is a safe space for women, trans, and femme folks to learn introductory woodworking techniques. Students will self-guide their time and projects with Nava as a resource for learning more advanced techniques. Students should have introductory level knowledge and experience using the table saw, mitre saw, jointer, and planer; beginner demos will not be given on these machines. We will respect marginalized identities, be patient with one another, use accessible language, and we won't leave anyone behind.
Special Notes
- This class is designed for Women, Trans and Femme identifying people. Please choose another class if you do not self-identify with one of these groups. Students must have taken one of Nava's Intro classes. Beginner demos will not be given on table saw, mitre saw, jointer and planner.
A note on the materials fee: The first week of class will be drafting and putting together a shopping list, then the teacher will do a woodcraft run for week 2.
Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
About the Instructor
Nava Levenson
Nava Levenson is a non-binary farmer, builder, organizer and collaborator based in Richmond, VA. Rooted in ritual and collection, their practice investigates domesticity, objecthood and relationship to land. You can catch them building chicken coops, building woods altars, digging in the dirt, trading veggies, teaching small people to use big tools, and organizing for food justice projects around Richmond's east end. Nava has been a resident at Elsewhere Museum (Greensboro, NC) and Torpedo Factory Art Center (Alexandria, VA). They are the recipient of a CVPA Research Grant and the 2017 David Diller Outstanding Student in Studio Art Award at James Madison University where they received her BFA in Sculpture.
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