Woodworking

HAND TOOL WOODWORKING: SMALL BOXES AND CABINETS

Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com This workshop is intended as an ongoing exploration of solid wood boxes. We will begin with a small dovetail box and move on to any of a wide variety of boxes. You will learn to make thoughtful material and design choices, to prepare and join wood, and develop sound woodworking habits. We will employ equal amounts of seriousness and levity as we pursue woodworking as a craft discipline. All work will be done with hand woodworking tools. Tools will be provided. Please contact the instructor with any questions: danparet@gmail.com

COURSE CODE: HTBC Sec. 01: 7 Wednesdays, 2-4:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $280 No Class Oct. 5 Sec. 02: 7 Saturdays, 1-3:30pm. Begins Sep. 24 | $280

WOOD CARVING WITH SMALL TOOLS

Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com Through a series of demonstrations and discussion, you will be introduced to a variety of wood carving techniques and styles, all of which can be carved with a modest set of small wood carving tools. Each class will include a demonstration, an opportunity to begin carving and ask questions, and between classes you will carve using the new technique/style. We will share our work and the instructor will answer questions before moving on to the next demonstration/project. Please contact the instructor with any questions: danparet@gmail.com

COURSE CODE: HTDC Sec. 01: 7 Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 No class Oct. 4

INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING:

BUILD A BOX

Dana Farmer and Carl Spagnoli | Woodworkers Become familiar with typical woodworking tools and the basics of joinery and construction techniques by building the foundational shape from which most furniture and structures are constructed: a box! We will discuss different types of wood and what factors go into your choice of material. We will also discuss different types of joints, and both the structural and aesthetic reasons you may want to use one joint method over another. Students should plan on spending around $50 on materials.

COURSE CODE: WKBX Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $430 | Dana Farmer No Class Oct. 10 Sec. 02: 8 Wednesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $380 | Carl Spagnoli

INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING:

THE SHAKER TABLE

Carl Spagnoli | Woodworker Develop knowledge, respect, and skill with hand and power tools through completing individual woodworking projects with a mentor. In order to introduce various tools, woods, joinery, and sound construction techniques, typically you will make a Shaker-style table—or you can choose a modest project of your own if you have relevant experience—and begin to understand the finer details of woodworking, including tending to and sharpening your tools. You will provide your own materials, which will be discussed in first class. The Cambridge Center provides tools but students will be encouraged to buy some hand tools of their own—e.g., chisels, handsaw, combination square—and practice the art of maintaining them. The table project can be tailored to each student’s existing woodworking knowledge and experience so everyone is welcome.

COURSE CODE: WKST Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $380

WOODWORKING OPEN SHOP

Carl Spagnoli | Woodworker In this open shop, students have time and space to complete modest projects of their choosing under the guidance of an instructor. Refine your knowledge about tools, woods, joinery, and tool sharpening with both hand tools and a range of power tools. Students should plan on spending $50-$150 on materials depending on the scope of their projects. It is recommended that students have taken an Introduction to Woodworking class at CCAE, or have previous woodworking experience.

COURSE CODE: WKCA Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $380