Description

In this woodshop class, students will learn the basics of hand tool joinery. 

Beginner-Level Woodshop Class 

Students will learn the basics of hand tool joinery, including how to hand-cut dovetails and mortise and tenon joints. This class will cover workholding on Sparks joiners' benches, joint layout, marking knife use, hand saw use, and chopping with chisels. Students will finish the class with an assembled bookstand, great for holding cookbooks or tablets. 

This class will provide tool certification for Spark Makerspace Members who demonstrate safe usage of the tools. (Joiners Bench). Because of the generous support of the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, the price of our certification classes has been greatly subsidized. Making them more affordable to our membership. 

Ages 16+ (Students under 18 need a safety waiver signed by parent/guardian) 

This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation. 

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Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly. 

Please note: class may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met.