This hands-on 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.
Project materials are in addition to the course fee. Instructor has years of experience as a builder and high school / college woodworking instructor
Starting 7/16 Saturday Mornings 9:15 – 11:45
July 16th to August 20th
6 sessions – 15 hours, Fee $225 + $15 materials
Class limited to 6 adults (age 18+)
Location: Vashon High School Woodshop
Wearing of masks is encouraged.
N95 mask is recommended
For more information or to register for this class email to:
[email protected] Subject Line: Woodworking class -Hand tools
Scholarships are available, email to:
[email protected] Subject Line:Lend a hand
Fly Casting – Summer ’22 (Intermediate Session)
This will be an Intermediate course of an Introduction to Fly Casting. So no water & no fishing per se at this event.
IF you have your own fly rod and reel we encourage you to bring them.
This will be a group session but space is limited.
The instructor will be Dave McCoy owner of Emerald Water Anglers of West Seattle
Email your interest to [email protected] Subject Line: Intermediate Session of Fly Casting
Scholarships are available upon request to [email protected] Subject Line: Lend a hand
Class Fee $40 Group is limited to those 14 and older.
Fly Casting – Summer ’22 (Intro Session)
This will be an introduction to casting. So no water & no fishing per se at this event.
IF you have your own fly rod and reel we encourage you to bring them.
This will be a group session but space is limited.
The instructor will be Dave McCoy from Emerald Water Anglers of West Seattle
Email your interest to [email protected] Subject Line: Intro to Fly Casting
Scholarships are available upon request to [email protected] Subject Line: Lend a hand
Class Fee $40 Group is limited to those 14 and older.
Summer ’22 Hand Tool Woodworking
This hands-on 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.
Project materials are in addition to the course fee. Instructor has years of experience as a builder and high school / college woodworking instructor
Starting 7/16 Saturday Mornings 9:15 – 11:45
July 16th to August 20th
6 sessions – 15 hours, Fee $225 + $15 materials
Class limited to 6 adults (age 18+)
Location: Vashon High School Woodshop
Wearing of masks is encouraged.
N95 mask is recommended
For more information or to register for this class email to:
[email protected] Subject Line: Woodworking class -Hand tools
Scholarships are available, email to:
[email protected] Subject Line:Lend a hand
Summer ’22 Intermediate Woodworking
This hands-on class will review the basic woodworking processes and safe operation of commonly used portable and stationary power tools taught in the introductory course. Students will learn basic cabinet case and drawer construction techniques. Related topics will include wood finishing techniques. Students will construct a small box or similar item. Project materials are in addition to the course fee.
Instructors have years of experience as builders and high school & college woodworking instructors
Starting 7/13 Wednesday evenings 6:15 – 8:45
July 13th to August 17th
6 sessions – 15 hours, Fee $225 + $20 materials
Class limited to 6 adults (age 18+)
Location: Vashon High School Woodshop
Wearing of masks is encouraged.
N95 mask is recommended
For more information or to register for this class email to:
[email protected] Subject Line: Woodworking class -Intermediate
Scholarships are available, email to:
[email protected] Subject Line:Lend a hand
Summer ’22 Introduction to Woodworking Session 2
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. Project materials are in addition to the course fee. Instructors have years of experience as builders and high school woodworking instructors
Starting 7/14 Thursday evenings 6:15 – 8:45
July 14th to August 18th
6 sessions – 15 hours, Fee $225 + $15 materials
Class limited to 6 adults (age 18+)
Location: Vashon High School Woodshop
Wearing of masks is encouraged.
N95 mask is recommended
For more information or to register for this class email to:
[email protected]
[email protected] Subject Line: Woodworking class -Intro Session 2
Scholarships are available, email to:
[email protected] Subject Line:Lend a hand
Summer ’22 Introduction to Woodworking Session 1
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. Project materials are in addition to the course fee. Instructors have years of experience as builders and high school woodworking instructors
Starting 7/11 Monday evenings 6:15 – 8:45
July 11th to August 15th
6 sessions – 15 hours, Fee $225 + $15 materials
Class limited to 6 adults (age 18+)
Location: Vashon High School Woodshop
Wearing of masks is encouraged.
N95 mask is recommended
For more information or to register for this class email to:
[email protected] Subject Line: Woodworking class -Intro Session 1
Scholarships are available, email to:
[email protected] Subject Line:Lend a hand
Spring ’22 Section 1 Monday Evenings Vashon MakerSpace Presents Introduction to Woodworking
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.
Project materials are included in the course fee. Instructors have years of experience as builders and high school woodworking instructors
Monday evenings 6:30 to 8:30 May 9th to June 13th
6 sessions – 12 hours, Fee $180
Class limited to 6 adults (age 18+)
Location: Vashon High School Woodshop
Wearing of masks is encouraged. N95 mask is recommended
Questions or requests for scholarship information, email:
[email protected] – Subject line: Woodworking class -Intro
Spring ’22 Session 1 Wednesday Evenings Vashon MakerSpace Presents Intermediate Woodworking
Intermediate Woodworking:
This hands-on class will review the basic woodworking processes and safe operation of commonly used portable and stationary power tools taught in the introductory course. Students will learn basic cabinet case and drawer construction techniques. Related topics will include wood finishing techniques. Students will construct a small box or similar item. Project materials are included in the course fee. Instructors have years of experience as builders and high school woodworking instructors
Wednesday evenings 6:30 – 8:30 Starting May 11th to June 15th
6 sessions – 12 hours, Fee $180
Class limited to 6 adults (age 18+)
Location: Vashon High School Woodshop
Wearing of masks is encouraged. N95 mask is recommended
Questions or requests for scholarship information, email:
[email protected] – Subject line: Woodworking class -Intermediate
Intro – Winter 2022 Section 3 Wednesday Evenings Vashon MakerSpace Presents Introduction to Woodworking
Vashon MakerSpace Presents 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 and wood finishing techniques. Students will construct a step stool, plant stand, or similar item. Project materials are included in the course fee. Instructors have years of experience as builders and high school woodworking instructors
Wednesday evenings 6:30 – 8:30
February 9th to March 16th
(6 – 2-hour sessions – Total of 12 hours)
Fee $180
Class limited to 6 adults (age 18+)
Location: Vashon High School Woodshop
For Scholarship info email [email protected]
All Students must be fully vaccinated and wear N95 Masks
Intro – Winter 2022 Section 1 Monday Evenings Vashon MakerSpace Presents Introduction to Woodworking
Intro – Winter 2022 Section 1 Monday Evenings
Vashon MakerSpace Presents 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 and wood finishing techniques. Students will construct a step stool, plant stand, or similar item. Project materials are included in the course fee.
6 Monday Evenings 6:30 – 8:30
February 7th to March 15th
(6 -2 hour sessions – Total of 12 hours)
Fee $180
Class limited to 6 adults (age 18+)
Location: Vashon High School Woodshop
For Scholarship info email [email protected]
All Students must be fully vaccinated and wear N95 Masks