Do you have a circular saw hanging out in your garage that you’ve been afraid to use without a little guidance? Join us for this two-hour intensive focused exclusively on the use of this powerful and useful saw. Virtual option available!

Course Tuition: $80
Sliding scale: $45-110

Virtual Tuition: $20

Materials Fee:
$0

Don’t let your woodworking ambitions be thwarted by dull tools. Join us for this tutorial to learn how to effectively sharpen your woodworking tools. Virtual option available!

Course Tuition: $80
Sliding scale: $45-110

Virtual Tuition: $20

Materials Fee:
$0

One of the first power tools most folks buy is a battery-powered drill, and while this tool is a game changer, there are a few tricks to using it that can make the learning curve a lot smoother. Join us to learn a few! Virtual option available!

Course Tuition: $80
Sliding scale: $45-110

Virtual Tuition: $20

Material Fees:
$0

This course meets virtually over a series of 9 evenings.

Deepen your understanding of the construction process by designing your own projects. Make that process more efficient by using Computer Aided Design. This course teaches design fundamentals using SketchUp, a 3D modeling program, available at a deep discount for class participants.

Course Tuition: $795
Sliding scale: $510-1110

Materials Fee: You will be required to purchase an academic license for SketchUp Studio for $55, good for one year (regularly $819 per year). One week prior to class you will receive instructions on how to purchase your license.

Want to fancy up your next project? The router is the perfect tool for decorating edges and creating curved shapes with a template. The router is a straightforward tool, but there are some important safety fundamentals you need to know to use one safely. Join us to learn all about them. Virtual option available!

Course Tuition: $80
Sliding scale: $45-110

Virtual Tuition: $20

Materials Fee: $0

Featuring guest speaker Leah Houghtaling! Sometimes all it takes is the perfect finish to make your woodwork sing. On the other hand, it’s easy to wreck a beautiful beginning with an ugly stain. On top of the anxiety this thought provokes, another important consideration is the toxicity of your finish! This tutorial offers the opportunity to play around with assorted natural finishes in a low-stress environment. There’s nothing to wreck, so you’ll get to really experiment. Virtual option available!

Course Tuition: $80
Sliding scale: $45-110

Virtual Tuition: $20

Materials Fee:
$0

The first tool many beginning woodworkers set up in their shop is the miter saw (or chop saw). This cutting tool brings a level of refinement to your work at a cost that is approachable for many. Join us to learn the ins and outs of safely using the chop saw. Virtual option available!

Course Tuition: $80
Sliding scale: $45-110

Virtual Tuition: $20

Materials Fee: $0