Nov 28th
6–8pm EDT
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Woodworking Classes
Boston
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A Guide to Upholstered Furniture
New York School of Interior Design
Upholstered furniture is a major component in decorating, and one of the most important elements of comfortable living. This course examines all aspects of upholstered furniture as an integral part of an interior. Learn the components of upholstered seating and how famous interior designers have combined these features to create classic styles. Examine the inner workings of upholstered furniture to see how the construction impacts comfort and longevity....
Tuesday Nov 28th, 6–8pm Eastern Time
(3 sessions)
Family Making: Woodworking
The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA 02446
Family Woodworking Time! Come on in for a relaxed morning in the Woodshop. As the weather is turning cooler, create a special place to organize your family gear. Learn how to build a simple coat rack and then add personalized painted details. A little woodworking, a little art, and a whole lot of family fun time. Ages 5+ years with an adult.
$25
Woodworking Open Shop
Lexington Arts and Crafts @ 130 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421
This woodworking/furniture-making open shop class allows students to build projects of their own choice/selection with guidance from the instructor about design, joinery and construction techniques. The course also focuses on individual review of project-specific machine safety, making jigs and honing hand tool skills. It is recommended that projects be discussed with the instructor prior to the lumber purchase, so that project details/complexities...
$346
8 sessions
Woodworking: Side Table
The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA 02446
Experience the joy of working with wood and create a customized side table. Choose your own dimensions for an end table, coffee table or another small table. Pre-requisites: Must have taken Intro to Woodworking or equivalent Additional Fees: Materials are not included in the class price. Extra fees will apply depending on the design and wood choice.
$240
4 sessions
Introduction to Woodworking
The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA 02446
Learn the essentials of operating the most common power and hand tools through a hands on project. Skills we will learn Tool usage and safety Basic joinery Measuring and jigging Sanding and finishing techniques Tools we will use Jointer Planer Miter saw Table saw Band saw Router Drill press Belt sander
$195
3 sessions
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Thousands of classes. No expiration. You choose the $ amount. Select a category or let the recipient pick.
Using a Router
Boston Building Resources @ 100 Terrace St, Boston, MA 02120
A router is a versatile woodworking tool that is used to shape and to produce finished edges. You can also use it to produce cutaways, holes, and contours. This class will cover the basics of the router, safety considerations, typical uses, and how different jigs and bits can be used in a wide variety of projects. This is a Hands-on workshop.
$80
Woodshop Certification
The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA 02446
Woodshop Certification is for experienced woodworkers that would like to work independently in our workshop during Open Workshop hours or book the workshop for private independent use. This class will cover general safety and workshop procedures, material handling, and expectations on how to use The Makery workshop. In order to gain access to the tools, it is required to show competency by completing tasks on each of these machines. jointer planer...
$60
Cutting & Serving Boards
Furniture Institute of Massachusetts @ 116 Water St, Boston, MA 01915
The cutting board/serving board class is a brand new offering here at the Furniture Institute of Massachusetts and was specifically designed with two goals in mind: (1) Allow students to design, build, and take home 2 or 3 cutting/serving boards ranging from professional end grain cutting boards to more artistic and fun hand shaped serving boards. (2) Be the perfect introductory woodworking class, incorporating both hand tools and machine...
$360
2 sessions
Making and Using a Wooden Handplane
Furniture Institute of Massachusetts @ 116 Water St, Boston, MA 01915
A handmade wooden plane is light, responsive and capable of the finest smoothing and shaping. In this two-day class, students will employ basic woodworking skills to transform a block of hardwood into a sensitive and lasting tool. As the planes are completed, students will learn or refine sharpening and planing techniques. They will also become more knowledgeable about a plane's mechanics in general, enabling them to troubleshoot and tune up any...
$350
2 sessions
Advanced Spindle Turning
Furniture Institute of Massachusetts @ 116 Water St, Boston, MA 01915
Turning wood can be one of the most instantly gratifying in woodworking and spindle turning can be done with only a few tools. Phil, a true professional when turning, will cover the grinding techniques for the proper angles of parting tools, gouges and skews the basic tool for spindle turning. Also the honing of the edges needed to make clean proper cutting. This is an opportunity to learn the safe correct setup and sequence of cut to create the...
$350
2 sessions
Spindle Turning
Furniture Institute of Massachusetts @ 116 Water St, Boston, MA 01915
Level: Beginner / Intermediate Turning wood can be one of the most instantly gratifying experiences in woodworking and spindle turning can be done with only a few tools. Phil will cover the grinding techniques for the proper angles of parting tools, gouges and skews, the basic tools for spindle turning. Also he will cover the honing of the edges needed to make clean proper cutting.This is an opportunity to learn the safe correct setup...
$350
Saw Sharpening
Furniture Institute of Massachusetts @ 116 Water St, Boston, MA 01915
Nothing beats the cut and feel of a properly sharpened hand saw. Learn the forgotten secrets to filing your own saws and cut the (power) cord to your table saw! In this introductory class, professional saw doctor Matt Cianci will guide students through the critical steps of sharpening rip and crosscut handsaws used in woodworking. Students will learn the four functional elements of all western hand saw teeth including tooth spacing, rake, set, and...
$175
Wood Turning: Bowls and Beyond Workshop
Museum of Fine Arts @ 465 Huntington Avenue , Boston, MA 02115
Use the lathe to turn wood into functional objects and art – bowls, platters, sculptures and more. Start with pieces of tree limbs and trunks, make them round and take off from there. Beginners will learn basic lathe techniques. Experienced students will advance to the next level at their own pace. Wood is provided in class; advanced turners may bring their own. No physical strength or previous woodworking experience required. All levels...
$155
2 sessions
Design, Build, & Engrave a Hardwood Cutting Board
The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA 02446
Experience the joy of handcraft combined with hi-tech machines. Create a high-quality, family heirloom while learning woodworking, laser cutting and design. Use hand and power tools, clamps and glue to build a beautiful keepsake board. Finish it off with your own laser-engraved design. This is a two session class that covers woodworking basics, design and laser engraving. You will leave with a beautiful, hardwood, custom designed and engraved...
$135
2 sessions
Frame Making
The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA 02446
Framing is expensive and costly. The Makery can help. We will teach the basics of learning how to make a frame. Whether you want to frame a precious work of art or make a custom frame for snapshots, this class will help you get started toward making your own custom frames.
$140
2 sessions
