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 Tools & Techniques classes get you up to speed on tool safety and operation, and basic woodworking techniques. Successful completion of these classes "certifies" you use Makeville's workshop for your own projects.
 Hands-on classes give you in-depth training on specific tools as you make a project to take home with you. Materials, tools, and basic designs are provided.
 Knowledge classes provide you with essential design and technical background on a variety of topics in a compact, seminar/demonstration style format.
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Workshop Certification
Want to bring your own projects to Makeville Studio? Take this class to get certified to use the tools in the workshop and rent studio time or become a member.
You will learn how to safely and effectively use the table saw, compound miter saw, router table, drill press, with an introduction to the band saw, planer and jointer. Basic techniques will be covered for each tool, including how to change bits and blades, how to use the various jigs and tables for more efficient and accurate work. Single 3-hr session.
Available dates:
Sat 5/18, 10am-1pm - SOLD OUT
Sat 6/1, 10am-1pm
Price: $215
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Turning Bowls on the Lathe
Saturday 5/18, 3-6pm
In this unique one-night intensive you'll turn a block of wood into a small wooden bowl while learning the principles of bowl turning, tool selection, and turning techniques. You will also learn how to select, prepare and mount a wood blank. All materials and safety equipment are provided.
Completion of this class allows you to rent open studio time to work on your own lathe projects. A complimentary 3-hr block of studio time is included with this class.
Non-member price: $275
Member price: $247
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Getting Started in Furniture Making - June
Tuesdays 7-10pm: 5/28 to 7/2
This 6-session workshop takes you step by step through the typical furniture-making process: design, layout, cutting, joinery, assembly, glue-up and finishing. Working with machine and hand tools, you will build a solid hardwood bench with mortise and tenon joinery. Topics covered:
- How to make a cut list and estimate materials and cost from a design
- Milling rough lumber using the jointer, planer and table saw
- Tips and techniques for jointing boards into panels
- How to do quick, accurate mortise and tenon joints--multiple methods
- Gluing and clamping the joints
- Using a card scraper for post glue-up surface preparation
- An introduction to simple hand rubbed oil finishes
Non-member price: $595 + $130 materials
Member price: $643 (includes materials)
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Intro to Woodworking - June
Session #1 Sundays 4-7pm, 6/2 to 6/30
Session #2: Wednesdays 7-10pm, 6/5 to 7/3
Session #3: Tuesdays 10am-1pm, 6/4 to 7/2
Designed for beginners with little to no woodworking experience, this five-session class covers wood physics, shop safety and etiquette, an introduction to joinery concepts, and hands-on experience with both hand tools and machinery. The project for this class is a small side table with tapered legs.
This course will give you the confidence and knowledge to work safely in the shop on your own projects and/or to move forward with more advanced woodworking classes. Completion of this class also certifies you to rent studio time for your own projects.
All tools. materials and safety equipment are provided.
Non-member price: $435 + $100 materials
Member price: $472 (includes materials)
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Register now - Session #2
Register now - Session #3
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Pro Picture Frames on the Table Saw Mondays 7-10pm - 6/17, 6/24 and 7/1
In this 3-session class, you'll master table saw techniques and safety while making professional quality hardwood picture frames with keyed miter joinery. In addition to gaining confidence on the table saw, you will learn how to make accurate and repeatable miter cuts and keys with purpose-built jigs, set up and use a dado set, quick and easy finishing methods, and how to cut mat boards and mount your frame. You'll leave this class with a beautiful finished frame complete with mat and glass, ready to hang (overall frame size 7x9, for a 4x6 photo).
Non-member price: $285 + $40 materials fee
Member price: $293
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From Concept to Execution: Bringing project ideas to life
Ongoing
This advanced workshop takes you on a self-paced journey through the custom woodworking design+build process. You will learn how to:
- articulate ideas through concept sketches
- test designs with prototyping
- produce shop/detail drawings
- select and procure materials
- build and finish your design
With complete access to a wide range of tools and multiple instructors, you will learn how to safely and effectively use a variety of techniques and tools relevant to your project. Specific topics of instruction will vary with each project. Students are expected to present a project concept/idea at class start.
Class will meet weekly for progress review, q&a, design critique. An additional 40 hours of studio / workshop time (for individualized instruction and guidance) is included with this class, dates to be arranged with instructor per each student's schedule.
Non-member price: $725
Member price: $682
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