This hands-on class will cover basic woodworking techniques and safe operation of commonly used portable and stationary power tools. Students will learn steps of woodworking procedure, cost estimation, planing, jointing, ripping, crosscutting, and dado joint construction. Related topics will include hardware and fastener applications. Students will construct a step stool, plant stand, or similar item. Instructors have years of experience as builders and high school woodworking teachers
Tuesdays 6:15 – 8:45
Six Sessions: January 24th to March 7th
(No class week of February 20th)
6 sessions – 15 hours, Fee $225 + $15 materials;
Scholarship support is available (email: [email protected])
Class limited to 6 adults (age 18+), Location: Vashon High School Woodshop
Wearing of masks is encouraged. N95 mask is recommended
For more information for this class email to:
[email protected] – Please use subject line: Intro Woodworking class
Introduction to Green Wood Spoon Carving
Learn to carve a kitchen spoon from green, unseasoned wood using a few simple hand tools. The instructor will demonstrate the process of making a spoon from raw wood to rough blank to finished product and guide you through the process from a prepared blank. This one-day class runs 9:00am – 4:00pm, with a one hour break for lunch (BYOL).
Class fee – $85, Materials fee – $5, Students must be 18+
Instructor Brendan McGarry has been an artist and naturalist all his life but first discovered spoon carving in 2017 while studying for a Master’s in Environmental Education. He views spoon carving as a way of connecting to nature and place and has fallen deep into carving spoons and other forms of green woodworking since that introduction. You can follow his various woodworking journeys @thenorthernshoveler on Instagram.
Scholarships are available and donations to our scholarship fund are most appreciated.
For any questions, please email [email protected]
Introduction to Woodworking
This hands-on class will cover basic woodworking techniques and safe operation of commonly used portable and stationary power tools. Students will learn steps of woodworking procedure, cost estimation, planing, jointing, ripping, crosscutting, and dado joint construction. Related topics will include hardware and fastener applications. Students will construct a step stool, plant stand, or similar item. Instructors have years of experience as builders and high school woodworking teachers.
Tuesdays 6:15pm – 8:45pm
April 25 through May 30
6 sessions – 15 hours, Fee $300; Project materials are included in the course fee.
Scholarship support is available (email: [email protected] )
Class limited to 6 adults (age 18+), Location: Vashon High School Woodshop
Wearing masks is encouraged. N95 mask is recommended
For more information for this class email to:
[email protected] – Please use subject line: Intro to Woodworking
Build a Six Board Chest
Students will build a medium size classic six board chest using basic cabinet case construction techniques. Basic woodworking processes and safe operation of commonly used portable and stationary power tools taught in our introductory course will be reviewed. Instructors have years of experience as builders and high school & college woodworking instructors.
Please note: This is not a beginning level class.
Wednesdays 6:15pm – 8:45pm
April 26 through May 31
6 sessions – 15 hours, Fee $300; Project materials are included in the course fee.
Scholarship support is available (email: [email protected] )
Class limited to 6 adults (age 18+), Location: Vashon High School Woodshop
Wearing of masks is encouraged. N95 mask is recommended
For more information for this class email to:
[email protected] – Please use subject line: 6 Board Chest Class
Hand Tool Woodworking
This class will cover woodworking procedures for planing, sawing, squaring, boring, and joining using only hand tools. Students will learn “old time craftsperson” techniques to build two essential woodworking tools, construct mortise and tenon joints, and develop a deeper understanding of wood features such as grain direction and hardness. Discover the essence of woodworking in the quiet environment of the hand workshop. Instructor has years of experience as a builder and high school/college woodworking instructor.
Taking the Intro to Woodworking machine-based course first is recommended for those with little experience.
Saturdays 9:15am – 11:45am
April 29 through June 3
6 sessions – 15 hours, Fee $300; Project materials are included in the course fee.
Scholarship support is available email: [email protected]
Class limited to 7 adults (age 18+) Location: MakerSpace Classroom at Vashon Tool Library (Open Space)
Wearing masks is encouraged. N95 mask is recommended
For more information or to register for this class email to:
[email protected] – Please use subject line: Hand tools class
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Introduction to Green Wood Spoon Carving
Learn to carve a kitchen spoon from green, unseasoned wood using a few simple hand tools. The instructor will demonstrate the process of making a spoon from raw wood to rough blank to finished product and guide you through the process from a prepared blank. This one-day class runs 9:00am – 4:00pm, with a one hour break for lunch (BYOL).
Class fee – $85, Materials fee – $5, Students must be 18+
Instructor Brendan McGarry has been an artist and naturalist all his life but first discovered spoon carving in 2017 while studying for a Master’s in Environmental Education. He views spoon carving as a way of connecting to nature and place and has fallen deep into carving spoons and other forms of green woodworking since that introduction. You can follow his various woodworking journeys @thenorthernshoveler on Instagram.
Scholarships are available and donations to our scholarship fund are most appreciated.
For any questions, please email [email protected]
’23 Winter Hand Tool Woodworking
This class will cover woodworking procedures for planing, sawing, squaring, boring, and joining using only hand tools. Students will learn “old time craftsperson” techniques to build two essential woodworking tools, construct mortise and tenon joints, and develop a deeper understanding of wood features such as grain direction and hardness. Discover the essence of woodworking in the quiet environment of the hand workshop.
Taking the Intro to Woodworking machine-based course first is recommended for those with little experience.
Instructor has years of experience as a builder and high school / college woodworking instructor
Saturday Mornings 9:15 – 11:45
January 28th to March 11th (No class week of February 20th)
6 sessions – 15 hours, Fee $225 + $20 materials
Scholarship support is available email: [email protected]
Class limited to 6 adults (age 18+)
Location: MakerSpace Classroom at Vashon Tool Library (O Space)
Wearing of masks is encouraged. N95 mask is recommended
For more information or to register for this class email to:
[email protected] – Please use subject line: Hand tools class
’23 Winter – Introduction to Woodworking Monday
This hands-on class will cover basic woodworking techniques and safe operation of commonly used portable and stationary power tools. Students will learn steps of woodworking procedure, cost estimation, planing, jointing, ripping, crosscutting, and dado joint construction. Related topics will include hardware and fastener applications. Students will construct a step stool, plant stand, or similar item. Instructors have years of experience as builders and high school woodworking teachers
Mondays 6:15 – 8:45
Six Sessions: January 23rd to March 6th
(No class week of February 20th)
6 sessions – 15 hours, Fee $225 + $15 materials;
Scholarship support is available (email: [email protected])
Class limited to 6 adults (age 18+), Location: Vashon High School Woodshop
Wearing of masks is encouraged. N95 mask is recommended
For more information for this class email to:
[email protected] – Please use subject line: Intro Woodworking class
’23 Winter – Introduction to Woodworking Tuesday
This hands-on class will cover basic woodworking techniques and safe operation of commonly used portable and stationary power tools. Students will learn steps of woodworking procedure, cost estimation, planing, jointing, ripping, crosscutting, and dado joint construction. Related topics will include hardware and fastener applications. Students will construct a step stool, plant stand, or similar item. Instructors have years of experience as builders and high school woodworking teachers
Tuesdays 6:15 – 8:45
Six Sessions: January 24th to March 7th
(No class week of February 20th)
6 sessions – 15 hours, Fee $225 + $15 materials;
Scholarship support is available (email: [email protected])
Class limited to 6 adults (age 18+), Location: Vashon High School Woodshop
Wearing of masks is encouraged. N95 mask is recommended
For more information for this class email to:
[email protected] – Please use subject line: Intro Woodworking class
’23 Winter – Build a Six Board Chest
Students will build a medium size classic six board chest using basic cabinet case construction techniques.
Basic woodworking processes and safe operation of commonly used portable and stationary power tools taught in our introductory course will be reviewed.
Please note: This is not a beginning level class.
Project materials are in addition to the course fee.
Instructors have years of experience as builders and high school & college woodworking instructors
Wednesday evenings 6:15 – 8:45
January 25th to March 8th (No class week of February 20th)
6 sessions – 15 hours, Fee $225 + $30 materials
Scholarship support is available (email: [email protected] )
Class limited to 6 adults (age 18+), Location: Vashon High School Woodshop
Wearing of masks is encouraged. N95 mask is recommended
For more information for this class email to:
[email protected] – Please use subject line: 6 Board Chest class