Something From Nothing - Winter Afternoons 2025
Saturday Afternoons, February 1 - March 15, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
This expansive, six-part course and lab for beginners will teach you how to turn that desire to build something into a finished piece. Each student will choose a project to work on and we’ll provide tailored guidance for each. Keep in mind that larger projects take much more time than allotted in class. The course fee includes Shop Access Membership for one year so participants will be able to book time in the shop following completion of the course.
Class 1: Measure Twice, Cut Once (2/1) - Measuring, layout, and marking; cutting, milling, and drilling; cutting selection, and cutting speeds.
Class 2: This To That (2/8) - Joinery, adhesives, fasteners, and how to choose from everything at your disposal.
No class on February 15!
Class 3: Just A Little Off The Top (2/22) - Sanding, planing, shaping, surface preparation, and fixing mistakes.
Class 4: Project Planning (3/1) - Putting It All Together: Research, technical design, finding drawings, making drawings/sketching, budgeting, materials, and hardware costs; time - prep time, shopping, build time, drying time, steps and linear time, multitasking, workflow, and shop hours.
Labs 5 & 6: Stepping Out (3/8 & 3/15) - Next steps: paint, sealers, oils, waxes, and other finishes; shop time to build projects.
Please note that the class fee does not include project materials. There may be some scrap lumber available for use, but attendees should plan to source the bulk of their materials. We can offer guidance on where to purchase and can help coordinate delivery.
Instructor: Justin Elie & John Bohlmeyer
Shop Safety: PPE will be provided but please note that closed-toe shoes are required in the shop.
Refund Policy: 5-day minimum notice for a full refund.
Saturday Afternoons, February 1 - March 15, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
This expansive, six-part course and lab for beginners will teach you how to turn that desire to build something into a finished piece. Each student will choose a project to work on and we’ll provide tailored guidance for each. Keep in mind that larger projects take much more time than allotted in class. The course fee includes Shop Access Membership for one year so participants will be able to book time in the shop following completion of the course.
Class 1: Measure Twice, Cut Once (2/1) - Measuring, layout, and marking; cutting, milling, and drilling; cutting selection, and cutting speeds.
Class 2: This To That (2/8) - Joinery, adhesives, fasteners, and how to choose from everything at your disposal.
No class on February 15!
Class 3: Just A Little Off The Top (2/22) - Sanding, planing, shaping, surface preparation, and fixing mistakes.
Class 4: Project Planning (3/1) - Putting It All Together: Research, technical design, finding drawings, making drawings/sketching, budgeting, materials, and hardware costs; time - prep time, shopping, build time, drying time, steps and linear time, multitasking, workflow, and shop hours.
Labs 5 & 6: Stepping Out (3/8 & 3/15) - Next steps: paint, sealers, oils, waxes, and other finishes; shop time to build projects.
Please note that the class fee does not include project materials. There may be some scrap lumber available for use, but attendees should plan to source the bulk of their materials. We can offer guidance on where to purchase and can help coordinate delivery.
Instructor: Justin Elie & John Bohlmeyer
Shop Safety: PPE will be provided but please note that closed-toe shoes are required in the shop.
Refund Policy: 5-day minimum notice for a full refund.
Saturday Afternoons, February 1 - March 15, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
This expansive, six-part course and lab for beginners will teach you how to turn that desire to build something into a finished piece. Each student will choose a project to work on and we’ll provide tailored guidance for each. Keep in mind that larger projects take much more time than allotted in class. The course fee includes Shop Access Membership for one year so participants will be able to book time in the shop following completion of the course.
Class 1: Measure Twice, Cut Once (2/1) - Measuring, layout, and marking; cutting, milling, and drilling; cutting selection, and cutting speeds.
Class 2: This To That (2/8) - Joinery, adhesives, fasteners, and how to choose from everything at your disposal.
No class on February 15!
Class 3: Just A Little Off The Top (2/22) - Sanding, planing, shaping, surface preparation, and fixing mistakes.
Class 4: Project Planning (3/1) - Putting It All Together: Research, technical design, finding drawings, making drawings/sketching, budgeting, materials, and hardware costs; time - prep time, shopping, build time, drying time, steps and linear time, multitasking, workflow, and shop hours.
Labs 5 & 6: Stepping Out (3/8 & 3/15) - Next steps: paint, sealers, oils, waxes, and other finishes; shop time to build projects.
Please note that the class fee does not include project materials. There may be some scrap lumber available for use, but attendees should plan to source the bulk of their materials. We can offer guidance on where to purchase and can help coordinate delivery.
Instructor: Justin Elie & John Bohlmeyer
Shop Safety: PPE will be provided but please note that closed-toe shoes are required in the shop.
Refund Policy: 5-day minimum notice for a full refund.