ONSITE: Introduction to Woodworking
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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ONSITE: Making + Sitting: Introduction to Joinery
Build upon your woodworking skills and expand your practice. Learn more in-depth joinery techniques and creative problem solving as we design and construct a stool.
read moreONSITE: WTF (Woman, Trans, Femme) Woodworking: Make a Stool
This class is a safe space for women, trans, and femme folks to learn introductory woodworking techniques. You'll learn to make a simple stool and be able to customize it. 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 […]
read moreONSITE: Create a Wood Vase + Felt Flower Bouquet
Join us for this multi-media workshop to create a felt flower bouquet and a wooden vase to display them in. Both sections of this workshop are wonderful introductions to both felt craft and woodworking. You will learn about the different types of wool felt as you take pre-cut pedals and arrange them to create succulent […]
read moreONSITE: Everything is a Box: Intro to Woodworking + Design
Learn woodworking basics, including milling, basic joinery, and finishing, as we design and create your own box(es).
read moreONSITE: Design and Build Your Own Wood Project
Do you have previous experience in woodworking and have a wood or furniture project in mind but need help in design, construction, wood selection or building techniques? This class is designed to help you through that process. Submit your ideas, pictures and drawings two weeks before classes start and we can work together to make […]
read moreONSITE: WTF (Woman, Trans, Femme) Woodworking
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, […]
read moreONSITE: Everything is a Box: Intro to Woodworking + Design
Learn woodworking basics, including milling, basic joinery, and finishing, as we design and create your own box(es).
read moreONSITE: Make Your Own Canvas Stretchers
Making and stretching your own canvases is a valuable skill for painters! You will use basic woodworking tools and equipment to make simple, efficient and durable stretchers of any size and shape. We'll also cover how to stretch and prime your canvases so they are ready to use.
read moreONSITE: Wooden Cover Books
Make three unique, blank books and develop skills in both bookbinding and woodworking. We’ll focus on coptic binding as well as wooden and hard covers. Bringing skills and techniques from other mediums is much encouraged in this interdisciplinary bookbinding course.
read moreONSITE: Everything is a Box: Intro to Woodworking + Design
Learn woodworking basics, including milling, basic joinery, and finishing, as we design and create your own box(es).
read moreONSITE: Woodworking (Ages 12-14)
Using simple woodworking techniques, we'll work on practical projects for your room. This class is held in VisArts' professional woodshop with power tools, so safety and creativity are our number one priority!
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Woodworking (D)
Learn to use the VisArts woodshop by creating a cutting board. Students will learn the basics of milling as well as safety and introductory use of the jointer, planer, table saw, chop saw, band saw; and sanding and finishing your final product!
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Woodworking (C)
Learn to use the VisArts woodshop by creating a cutting board. Students will learn the basics of milling as well as safety and introductory use of the jointer, planer, table saw, chop saw, band saw; and sanding and finishing your final product!
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Woodworking (B)
Learn to use the VisArts woodshop by creating a cutting board. Students will learn the basics of milling as well as safety and introductory use of the jointer, planer, table saw, chop saw, band saw; and sanding and finishing your final product!
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Woodworking (A)
Learn to use the VisArts woodshop by creating a cutting board. Students will learn the basics of milling as well as safety and introductory use of the jointer, planer, table saw, chop saw, band saw; and sanding and finishing your final product!
read moreONSITE: Wooden Cover Books
Make three unique, blank books and develop skills in both bookbinding and woodworking. We’ll focus on coptic binding as well as wooden and hard covers. Bringing skills and techniques from other mediums is much encouraged in this interdisciplinary bookbinding course.
read moreONSITE: Wooden Swords and Shields (Adults and Youth 10+ with 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 moreONSITE: Embracing Wood’s Natural Edge
Make a piece of live edge wood furniture such as a stool, bench or coffee table, using wood native to Virginia. You’ll learn how to work with the surprises wood presents, and we’ll introduce you to several simple but professional finishing techniques.
read moreONSITE: Embracing Wood’s Natural Edge
Make a piece of live edge wood furniture such as a stool, bench or coffee table, using wood native to Virginia. You’ll learn how to work with the surprises wood presents, and we’ll introduce you to several simple but professional finishing techniques.
read moreWoodworking (Ages 13–14)
Using simple woodworking techniques, we’ll work on practical projects for your room. This class is held in VisArts’ professional woodshop with powertools, so safety and cretaivity are our number one priority!
read moreBuild a Canvas + Paint a Self Portrait (Ages 11–12) – NEW!
Learn how to build a stretcher, then stretch and gesso a canvas. We will cover the process of creating a self-portrait. This process includes a fun photo shoot that involves silly costumes and accessories. Artists will leave class with a beautiful hand-stretched self portrait that was created from scratch.
read moreMaking Wooden Go-Karts (Ages 11–12)
Using simple woodworking techniques, we’ll work in small groups to build go-karts that we’ll race on the final day of class. Learn how to use the drill press, band saw, drill and jigsaw in the woodshop. There’s an emphasis on teamwork and safety.
read moreWoodworking (Ages 13–14)
Using simple woodworking techniques, we’ll work on practical projects for your room. This class is held in VisArts’ professional woodshop with powertools, so safety and cretaivity are our number one priority!
read moreMaking Wooden Go-Karts (Ages 11–12)
Using simple woodworking techniques, we’ll work in small groups to build go-karts that we’ll race on the final day of class. Learn how to use the drill press, band saw, drill and jigsaw in the woodshop. There’s an emphasis on teamwork and safety.
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