Part of our new DIY series, this beginner-friendly class introduces basic home DIY skills through a group project: building a simple patio table from spaced boards and 2x3s. Students work together to make one table, giving them hands-on experience with practical woodworking and home project techniques. Students will learn about types of wood, basic wood theory, and how to select and buy wood for home projects.
You will learn:
Selection and preparation of wood for DIY projects
Accurate measuring and marking using squares and tape measures
Using basic hand-tools
Safe saw use, including jigsaws, and portable saws
Using dowelling jig and dowel joinery
Techniques for sawing straight lines and keeping saws tracking correctly
Using a hammer, nails, screws, and plugs
Safety training and worksite awareness
Who it’s for: Suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.
Duration: 12hrs
Price: $360
Schedule Options: We offer this course at a variety of dates & times.
Tuesday & Wednesday, 6:00PM - 9:00PM (over two weeks)
Thursday & Friday, 6:00PM - 9:00PM (over two weeks)
*Please note: these formats cannot be mixed.
Materials: ALL materials and tools are provided.
Related skills for follow-up courses: Sanding a Refinishing Wood, Installing Wood On To Drywall Surfaces, Fixing Cabinet Hardware
Part of our new DIY series, this beginner-friendly class introduces basic home DIY skills through a group project: building a simple patio table from spaced boards and 2x3s. Students work together to make one table, giving them hands-on experience with practical woodworking and home project techniques. Students will learn about types of wood, basic wood theory, and how to select and buy wood for home projects.
You will learn:
Selection and preparation of wood for DIY projects
Accurate measuring and marking using squares and tape measures
Using basic hand-tools
Safe saw use, including jigsaws, and portable saws
Using dowelling jig and dowel joinery
Techniques for sawing straight lines and keeping saws tracking correctly
Using a hammer, nails, screws, and plugs
Safety training and worksite awareness
Who it’s for: Suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.
Duration: 12hrs
Price: $360
Schedule Options: We offer this course at a variety of dates & times.
Tuesday & Wednesday, 6:00PM - 9:00PM (over two weeks)
Thursday & Friday, 6:00PM - 9:00PM (over two weeks)
*Please note: these formats cannot be mixed.
Materials: ALL materials and tools are provided.
Related skills for follow-up courses: Sanding a Refinishing Wood, Installing Wood On To Drywall Surfaces, Fixing Cabinet Hardware