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ONSITE: Introduction to Woodburning

July 11, 2023

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 […]

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ONSITE: Make Music: Create a Wooden Rattle in our Woodshop

April 18, 2023

Make some noise and try your hand at transfroming wood into a rattle. Over this 2 day course, we will explore how to mill, saw, carve, smooth and otherwise shape wood into functional, beautiful noisemaking pieces by using the bandsaw, jointer, planer, drill press and carving tools. Our rattles/noisemakers will be filled with beans, rice […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to Woodburning

April 18, 2023

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 […]

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ONSITE: Make a Wooden Picture Frame

April 18, 2023

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 […]

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ONSITE: WTF (Woman, Trans, Femme) Woodworking: Make a Cutting Board

April 18, 2023

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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ONSITE: Make a Wooden Picture Frame

February 07, 2023

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 […]

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ONSITE: Create Your Own Wooden Spatula (A)

February 07, 2023

Create your own spatula exploring a variety of techniques for shaping wood. We will think about how the form of an object relates to its use. We'll use both hand and power tools. We will begin by using the jointer and planer to mill our dried hardwood. Next, we’ll learn how to mark and plan […]

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ONSITE: Build + Paint Your Own Canvas (Ages 12-14)

February 07, 2023

Learn how to build a wooden frame then stretch a canvas to paint on! We will be learning the proper techniques for using tools in the woodshop to build the frame. Then we will go over how to stretch canvas fabric on their frames and prime the surface. From there, students will have their own […]

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ONSITE: WTF (Woman, Trans, Femme) Woodworking: Make a Cutting Board

February 07, 2023

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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ONSITE: Create Your Own Wooden Spatula (B)

February 07, 2023

Create your own spatula exploring a variety of techniques for shaping wood. We will think about how the form of an object relates to its use. We'll use both hand and power tools. We will begin by using the jointer and planer to mill our dried hardwood. Next, we’ll learn how to mark and plan […]

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ONSITE: Ideas + Their Containers: Beginning Sculpture

November 07, 2022

This beginners' workshop will focus on contemporary sculpture practices, creative process and technical development. The class will introduce you to safe and appropriate machine and hand tool usage in the woodshop alongside beginner mold-making techniques. Students will learn traditional and alternative processes for making functional and sculptural hybrid objects: objects that present or perform unlikely […]

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ONSITE: WTF (Woman, Trans, Femme) Woodworking: Make a Box

November 07, 2022

This class is a safe space for women, trans, and femme folks to learn introductory woodworking techniques. You'll learn to make a keepsake box with a removable lid using a dado joint. Gain experience using the table saw, mitre saw, band saw, jointer and planer. We will respect marginalized identities, be patient with one another, […]

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ONSITE: High-Performance Concrete

November 07, 2022

A great introduction to high-performance concrete. During this workshop, you will learn how to form molds, calculate concrete mixes, pour, and finish concrete. This is not concrete from your big box store, but a high performance mix that is great for furniture. We will talk about form building, mix designs, fibers, pigments, and finishes. Make […]

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