WORKSHOPS ANd classes
MACHINE Woodworking 101
skills: Learn machine safety and milling. Understand the fundamentals of wood movement. Jointing, planing, ripping, grooves, dados, glue-ups, surface prep for finishing. Build a slide-top box that incorporates these skills.
dates: October 8-24, Mondays and Wednesdays | 6-8 PM
instructor(s): Justin Garnache
prerequisite: None
tools/safety: Eye protection, hearing protection, combination square.
materials: Wood (poplar) and glue provided.
price: $695 through Needham Community Education (Fall 2024)
CHOPSTICKS CRAFTING WORKSHOP
skills: Learn the basic techniques for shaping, preparing, and finishing hardwoods for crafting food-safe objects for everyday use. Understand the aspects of wood that go into making a durable and usable piece.
dates: November 7 or December 5 | 6-8 PM
instructor(s): Ian Labich, Adamant Woodworks
prerequisite: None
tools/safety: Eye protection
materials: All provided.
price: $99 through Needham Community Education (Fall 2024)
END-grain cutting Board
skills: Are you intrigued by the beauty of handcrafted wooden items and the functionality of butcher block cutting boards you see at crafts fairs? Join our beginner-friendly woodworking class where you’ll learn to design and build your very own end-grain cutting board.
dates: August 4 | 8AM - 12PM
instructor(s): Dan Katz, The Makers Hive
details: (click here for details from The Makers Hive)
price: $85 through The Makers Hive (www.themakershive.org)
make a bird or bat house
skills: In this beginner-friendly woodworking class, you’ll learn to construct cozy shelters for birds and bats. Whether you’re passionate about wildlife or simply enjoy hands-on projects, this class is perfect for you.
dates: August 8 | 6PM - 9PM
instructor(s): Dan Katz, The Makers Hive
details: (click here for details from The Makers Hive)
price: $55 through The Makers Hive (www.themakershive.org)
safety workshop: power tools
skills: In this essential workshop, participants learn the proper use and safety precautions associated with common power tools found in a wood shop. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced woodworker, understanding how to handle these tools safely is crucial.
dates: August 22 | 6PM - 9PM
instructor(s): Dan Katz, The Makers Hive
details: (click here for details from The Makers Hive)
price: $55 through The Makers Hive (www.themakershive.org)
introduction to hand tools
introduction to hand tools
Learn to use a plane and chisel to make a sharpening stone box
Learn the basic techniques for sharpening, tuning and using hand planes, chisels and router planes. Develop skills for flattening and squaring boards, laying out dimensions with precision and paring, chopping and hand routing. Understand the nature of wood grain direction and its impact on hand tool woodworking.
skills:
This class will cover how to safely and effectively utilize three basic hand tools: a hand plane, a chisel and a router plane. Through demonstrations and exercises, we will use a hand plane to dimension, smooth and square wood for an oil stone box. We will learn to precisely layout our design with a knife and marking gauge and how to chop and pare with a chisel. Finally, we will finish our boxes with a router plane. The instructor will also address any questions you may have along the way. Project materials (such as wood) are covered by the cost of the class. Tools (planes, chisels, marking gauges and knives, and router planes) will be provided. Please bring an accurate combination square and pencil..
dates: TO BE SCHEDULED
instructor: Peter Stein and Justin Garnache, North Bennet St alums and furniture makers.
prerequisite: none.
tools/safety: Combination square (we recommend Starrett but there are cheaper options). Other tools will be provided.
materials: Wood and glue provided.
price: $630
Side Table Workshop
SIDE TABLE WORKSHOP - INTERMEDIATE
skills: Learn mortise and tenoning, advanced tablesaw techniques and hand woodworking skills.
dates: TO BE SCHEDULED
instructor: Justin Garnache, North Bennet St alum and furniture maker.
prerequisite: Some basic machine woodworking safety.
tools/safety: Eye protection, hearing protection, combination square (we recommend Starrett but there are cheaper options.
materials: Wood (cherry) and glue provided.
price: $725
Spoon Carving
Spoon Carving
Learn the relaxing art of spoon-making. Experiment with different shaping tools including hook knives, spoon gouges, and rasps. This practice is one of the best ways to understand how to use grain direction to your advantage. Come away with a beautiful gift and possibly your new favorite meditation.
skills: Safely shape wood using hand tools. Learn to design and carve an aesthetically pleasing and ergonomic form. Understand grain direction, as well as how to keep tools sharp.
dates: TO BE SCHEDULED.
instructor: Jared Abner (www.jaredabnerstudio.com)
class size: 8 students
prerequisite: none.
tools/safety equipment: Safety glasses provided (feel free to bring any of your own carving or sharpening tools)
materials: Wood provided (various species)
price: $145 plus $20 materials fee