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ONE-ON-ONE CLASSES FOR KIDS, TEENS, AND ADULTS!

INTRO CLASS

ABOUT THE INTRO CLASS: The first session will be used to familiarize kids and/or adults with the shop and how to do a simple woodworking project from beginning to end.

We have a great starter project for beginners.  The student will make a solid wood finger joint box, which will take 4 hours split over 4 days. They will use the table saw, chop saw, planer, orbital sander and drill press.

We split the sessions as follows:

The 1st session is 2 hours where the student will cut, plane, sand, glue and assemble the finger joint box. The 2nd session is 1 hour, the student will sand the box joints flush, fit the top and apply first coat of Danish oil  

The last 2 sessions are each 30min, the student will rub out the oil finish and apply another coat  

COST: $100 per hour, plus a materials  ($45)  

Total cost $445.00

PREP: don't wear loose fitting clothing or clothing that needs to stay clean, keep long hair tied back, wear sturdy shoes or boots, and please no open toed sandals!


SHOP HOURS: 8:30-2:30 weekdays and weekends, contact us to schedule


GROUP INTRO CLASSES: If sufficient interest, group intro classes can be arranged. Please inquire.

Great Second projects

Great Second projects

Great Second projects

Great Second projects

Great Second projects

Plywood Face Frame Cabinet- Second Project


This project combines skills the student learned from the finger joint box project and adds measuring and table saw work as well as router, jig saw, hardware installation sanding and finishing 


The intro class and the second project give the student a basic understanding of the construction process, tools and shop safety giving them the ability to move on to more creative and detailed projects. 

CLASS FOR KIDS AND TEENS

CONTINUE LEARNING: POWER TOOLS AND ONE ON ONE SESSIONS FOR KIDS AND TEENS

WHY: Pandemic safe unique and meaningful fun!

WHAT: Learning with a master craftsman: Exposure to a professional woodworking shop, power tools, real-life skills, and beautiful project takeaways

WHO: Children 8-12 a guardian must be present at all times (no drop-offs)

12 and up no guardian required

hourly price is the same/materials cost will vary depending on the project

COST: $100 per hour + materials fees (based on project) 

1.5 or 2-hour sessions

PREP: don't wear loose fitting clothing or clothing that needs to stay clean, keep long hair tied back, wear sturdy shoes or boots, and please no open toed sandals!

SHOP HOURS: 8:30-2:30 weekdays and weekends, contact us to schedule

STUDIO PROTOCOL: Sessions begin and end strictly on schedule. Focus and attitude appropriate for a “shop” class; no roughhousing. Clean up is part of class time.

COVID SAFETY: Masks on at all times. Admittance based on the same criteria as public school questionnaire for in-person learning.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Rescheduling is accommodated within 72 hours only or due to covid or illness. Ideally, you would arrange for another family to come and use your session so the time is not left vacant last minute.

USAGE: Sessions must be used within 6 months of purchase.

1:1 in-person instruction has limited availability


WAITING LIST: Available

CLASS FOR ADULTS

CONTINUE LEARNING: POWER TOOLS AND ONE ON ONE SESSIONS FOR ADULTS


WHY: Power tool empowerment!

WHAT:  Students will learn how to build a project using a table saw, chop saw, planar, clamps, and orbital sander (and more) with shop-like accuracy and efficiency.  An introduction class will give the student confidence in a shop and an overview of tools and safety.  

WHO: Adults

COST: $100 per hour + materials fees (based on project)

1.5 or 2-hour sessions

PREP: don't wear loose fitting clothing or clothing that needs to stay clean, keep long hair tied back, wear sturdy shoes or boots, and please no open toed sandals!

SHOP HOURS: 8:30-2:30 weekdays and weekends, contact us to schedule

STUDIO PROTOCOL: Sessions begin and end strictly on schedule. Focus and attitude appropriate for a “shop” class; no roughhousing. Clean up is part of class time.

COVID SAFETY: Masks on at all times.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Rescheduling is accommodated within 72 hours only or due to covid or illness. Ideally, you would arrange for another family to come and use your session so the time is not left vacant last minute.

USAGE: Sessions must be used within 6 months of purchase.

1:1 in-person instruction has limited availability

WAITING LIST: Available

What we teach

How to approach a wide range of projects

How to plan a project and follow it through to completion

Learn the logic of how objects fit together

Learn the logic of how objects fit together

How to plan a project and follow it through to completion

Learn the logic of how objects fit together

How to plan a project and follow it through to completion

How to plan a project and follow it through to completion

How to use hand and power tools and get the satisfaction of completing a tangible project

How to use hand and power tools and get the satisfaction of completing a tangible project

How to feel confident and empowered in a woodshop and the thrill of having done it yourself!

How to use hand and power tools and get the satisfaction of completing a tangible project

How to feel confident and empowered in a woodshop and the thrill of having done it yourself!

How to feel confident and empowered in a woodshop and the thrill of having done it yourself!

How to feel confident and empowered in a woodshop and the thrill of having done it yourself!

Develop hand-eye coordination

How to feel confident and empowered in a woodshop and the thrill of having done it yourself!

How to feel confident and empowered in a woodshop and the thrill of having done it yourself!

Jon's teaching philosophy:  Safety First. 

In and out of the shop, Jon value’s values along with a good story and laugh. 

Think of him as the Mr. Miyagi (from karate kid) of woodworking in Brooklyn 2021. He’s the real deal. Parents will surely enjoy time with Jon as much as the kids do!   

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