Introduction to Woodworking: Make a Modern Stool
Transform rough-cut lumber into a modern stool. You’ll learn to use a table saw, planer, router and a variety of hand tools.
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Introduction to Woodburning
Have you ever wanted to learn the art of woodburning? In this class, we will teach you the basics of pyrography – from understanding the different techniques and skills involved to creating your own unique designs. At the end of this course, you'll go home with a wood-burned project of your own design, and a […]
read moreSmall Concrete Vessels
A great introduction to concrete. During this workshop, you will learn how to choose molds, create your own from common household items, mix, pour, and finish concrete. Students will make small vessels that you can later use for succulents, candles, or containers.
read moreSculptural Wooden Vases (A)
Learn how to make sculptural wooden vases! In this class, you'll learn safety, build skills, and explore personal expression in a safe and supportive environment. You will learn and use hand and power carving techniques to create your own wooden vases. Plan to leave with one finished piece.
read moreWTF (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 […]
read moreSculptural Wooden Vases (B)
Learn how to make sculptural wooden vases! In this class, you'll learn safety, build skills, and explore personal expression in a safe and supportive environment. You will learn and use hand and power carving techniques to create your own wooden vases. Plan to leave with one finished piece.
read moreWTF (Woman, Trans, Femme) Woodworking: Bandsaw Boxes
This class is a safe space for women, trans, and femme folks to learn introductory woodworking techniques. You'll learn how to make a small keepsake box in all different shapes and sizes, gaining experience using the band saw, electric sanders, hand tools and drill press. We will respect marginalized identities, be patient with one another, […]
read moreWoodworking: Make a Picture Frame (A)
Get introduced to the basics of woodworking as it pertains to picture framing. You'll learn woodworking techniques like measuring and calculating dimensions, cutting and joining molding, reinforcing a miter joint with splines, and basic woodshop safety. We'll also cover the framing process including matting art or floating with spacers, putting together the frame, and installing […]
read moreWoodworking: Make Your Own Shelf for CDs or Cassettes
In this class, you will learn how to make a simple shelving unit. These shelves are designed to hang on the wall, and hold 80 tapes or CDs.
read moreIntroduction to Woodworking: Create a Spice Rack or Shelf
Make a shelf to display your collection of precious spices (or something similar depending on your design). Introduction to both manual and computer drafting, basic joinery and assembly knowledge, decorative chiseling/wood carving, and staining practices.
read moreWoodworking: Make a Picture Frame (B)
Get introduced to the basics of woodworking as it pertains to picture framing. You'll learn woodworking techniques like measuring and calculating dimensions, cutting and joining molding, reinforcing a miter joint with splines, and basic woodshop safety. We'll also cover the framing process including matting art or floating with spacers, putting together the frame, and installing […]
read moreWTF (Woman, Trans, Femme) Woodworking: Utensils
This class is a safe space for women, trans, and femme folks to learn introductory woodworking techniques. Students will learn to make spoons & spatulas in all different shapes and sizes! Students will gain experience using the band saw, electric sanders, hand tools and drill press. We will respect marginalized identities, be patient with one […]
read moreWoodworking: Make Your Own Picture Frame (Adults and Youth 15+ with a Registered Adult)
Get introduced to the basics of woodworking as it pertains to picture framing. You'll learn woodworking techniques like measuring and calculating dimensions, cutting and joining molding, reinforcing a miter joint with splines, and basic woodshop safety. We'll also cover the framing process including matting art or floating with spacers, putting together the frame, and installing […]
read moreKid-Friendly Woodworking: Wooden Swords + Shields (Adults and Youth 7+ with a Registered Adult)
Work together with a parent or child to make a set of wooden swords and shields. We'll start by designing our own sword, then use basic woodworking tools and some power tools to explore basic properties of wood and how to carve it. Children can use small hand tools and adults can use larger power […]
read moreGlass + Wood Sculpture: Part I (Part II in Winter 2025) (Adult 18+)
Combine two mediums to create a free-standing art piece. In this two-semester class, you'll explore basic woodworking skills and learn how to incorporate glass into your sculpture. You'll select and prepare free-form wood pieces with your own designs, using various tools and methods to accommodate your glass pieces created in the following winter session. This […]
read moreSculptural Wooden Vases
Students will learn safety, skill building and personal expression in a safe, supportive environment. Students will learn and use hand and power carving techniques to create their own wooden vases. Plan to leave with one finished piece.
read moreWoodworking: Make a Picture Frame (A)
Get introduced to the basics of woodworking as it pertains to picture framing. You'll learn woodworking techniques like measuring and calculating dimensions, cutting and joining molding, reinforcing a miter joint with splines, and basic woodshop safety. We'll also cover the framing process including matting art or floating with spacers, putting together the frame, and installing […]
read moreWTF (Woman, Trans, Femme) Woodworking: Utensils (A)
This class is a safe space for women, trans, and femme folks to learn introductory woodworking techniques. Students will learn to make spoons & spatulas in all different shapes and sizes! Students will gain experience using the band saw, electric sanders, hand tools and drill press. We will respect marginalized identities, be patient with one […]
read moreIntroduction to Woodworking: Create a Spice Rack or Shelf
Make a shelf to display your collection of precious spices (or something similar depending on your design). Introduction to both manual and computer drafting, basic joinery and assembly knowledge, decorative chiseling/wood carving, and staining practices.
read moreWTF (Woman, Trans, Femme) Woodworking: Utensils (B)
This class is a safe space for women, trans, and femme folks to learn introductory woodworking techniques. Students will learn to make spoons & spatulas in all different shapes and sizes! Students will gain experience using the band saw, electric sanders, hand tools and drill press. We will respect marginalized identities, be patient with one […]
read moreIntroduction to Woodworking: Make a Modern Stool (A)
Transform rough-cut lumber into a modern stool. You’ll learn to use a table saw, planer, router and a variety of hand tools.
read moreIntroduction to Woodworking: Make a Modern Stool (B)
Transform rough-cut lumber into a modern stool. You’ll learn to use a table saw, planer, router and a variety of hand tools.
read moreWoodworking: Make a Picture Frame (B)
Get introduced to the basics of woodworking as it pertains to picture framing. You'll learn woodworking techniques like measuring and calculating dimensions, cutting and joining molding, reinforcing a miter joint with splines, and basic woodshop safety. We'll also cover the framing process including matting art or floating with spacers, putting together the frame, and installing […]
read moreONSITE: Woodworking: Make a Picture Frame (A)
Get introduced to the basics of woodworking as it pertains to picture framing. You'll learn woodworking techniques like measuring and calculating dimensions, cutting and joining molding, reinforcing a miter joint with splines, and basic woodshop safety. We'll also cover the framing process including matting art or floating with spacers, putting together the frame, and installing […]
read moreONSITE: WTF (Woman, Trans, Femme) Woodworking: Make a Cutting Board
This class is a safe space for women, trans, and femme folks to learn introductory woodworking techniques. You'll learn to make a customizable cutting board using glue ups. Gain experience using the table saw, mitre saw, band saw, jointer and planer. We will respect marginalized identities, be patient with one another, use accessible language and […]
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