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 […]
Session will introduce basic safety, skills, tools and concepts of wood turning on a lathe. Individuals will each work on a take home project as they practice their intro skills […]
Make holiday table decorations and tree ornaments while learning how to safely use a bandsaw, a scroll saw, and a portable jig saw. Students will cut out and assemble one […]
Build a Wooden Tool Tote! Building one’s own tool box is a rite of passage that every woodworker must experience. Join this six week class to build a proper home […]
Introduction to Woodworking This 6 session hands on class will cover basic woodworking techniques and safe operations of commonly used portable and stationary power tools. Students will learn steps of […]
Sharpen an Ax! Abraham Lincoln famously said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.” Woodcutters, lovers of the […]
Learn to use the most accurate and reliable equipment and techniques to make a frame for a picture or photo of your choice. Students will learn where to buy or […]
Introduction to Woodworking Spring '24 This hands-on class will cover basic woodworking techniques and the safe operation of commonly used portable and stationary power tools. Students will learn the steps […]
Six Board Chest In this class, you will build a small storage chest, similar to a blanket chest, using a classic construction method that dates back to the Middle Ages. […]
Learn to use a router to engrave, form a decorative wood edge, or cut a basic woodworking cabinet joint. This introductory class will present basic information about using one of […]
Expand your capabilities with the use of a router table to handle small work pieces, do pattern routing, cut woodworking joints, and turn your router into a jointer. This class […]
Learn how to use router accessory attachments and make special fixtures to construct sophisticated woodworking joints - such as a dovetail joint using the hand-held router with template bushing, or […]
Come join us for a one time session to learn how to sew a carrying kit for organizing tools or paint brushes. The twist is to use old clothes, tablecloth, […]
Vashon MakerSpace will present a class on sewing skills basics. Make an item of your choice, or make and repair a garment. We encourage using recycled fabric. Attend the two-hour class at 6:00 […]
