Wood is a remarkable material. Did you know that spruce has a higher strength-to-weight ratio than steel, making it stronger per pound? And it grows on trees! Join us for this farm to tablesaw tutorial which offers an in-depth introduction to wood in all its forms, whether living in a forest, or providing joy as a piece of furniture or useful tool.

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

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

Materials Fee:
$0

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

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

Materials Fee:
$0

Learn the essentials of installing and finishing drywall in this hands-on evening tutorial. From screwing sheets to taping and mud, gain practical skills for wall repairs and patching projects.

Course Tuition: $195
Sliding scale: $125-275

Materials Fee: $0

This is a two session evening course.

You’ve seen them being made on Instagram and TikTok. You’ve drooled over them at your friends’ houses. Now is your chance to take home a beautiful and unique cutting board about which you can proudly say “I made it myself!”

Course Tuition: $300
Sliding scale: $195-420

Materials Fee: $30

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

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

Material Fees:
$0

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

Whether you’re finally ready to repair that antique lamp you bought years ago or you want to learn how to build your own table lamp, this tutorial is for you!

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

Materials Fee:
$0

Is there anything better than wood? How about wood and metal: two great materials that look amazing together! If you want to expand your repertoire by adding metalworking to your toolkit, this is the class for you. Learn to forge a hook with Mark Teece, the British Blacksmith.

Course Tuition: $195
Sliding scale: $125-275

Materials Fee:
$0

Don’t let a broken toilet make your day crappy – a little plumbing knowledge goes a long way! Learn about the inner workings of your toilet: how a toilet flushes, how to replace a toilet, and the top ten reasons a toilet is leaking (and how to fix it!)

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

Materials Fee:
$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.