Use miter saws and drill presses to construct a pair of 18" peg stilts for you or a loved one. Child or adult stilts can be created, but recipient must be measured before the first class. After stilts are made, Angie will provide instructions on how to use them safely! Perfect for those who love creative re-use, entry-level power tools, and want to pick up a fun circus skill.

The materials fee for this class is $70 and is included in the admission cost.

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Build a cedar bench for your patio, garden, sauna, or anywhere else you want to sit and enjoy the outdoors! The dimensions of this bench are 47 inches long and 14 inches deep. Students will use a miter saw to cut 4x4 beams of cedar to size and the biscuit jointer and drill to assemble. Benches will be left unfinished.

The materials fee for this class is $150 and is included in the admission cost.

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This craft hang is gathering in the hand tools classroom at Fireweed Woodshop.

6:30-8:30pm  Registration is free or give what you can without pressure!

Bring your own hand-carving project to the shop for some company, community, and sharing tips and tricks. This is NOT A CLASS, just a hangout. 

This is a FREE event, open to all. If you like/are able to contribute, we have some different donation levels at registration, or you can choose "FREE!" registration.  Thank you! 

What to bring:

a mask (fireweed masks up indoors; extra masks are always available too)

-your project (all handcrafts welcome!)

- your carving tools (we usually have some spoon blanks for sale)

Open shop is a time for you to bring in any projects or crafts you are working on and have access to the tools and the space. While we will have an instructor on staff to help open shop run smoothly and make sure tools are being used safely, this is a self-directed work time NOT class time. Open shop is capped at 7 participants and needs 5 participants to run.

Registrants of open shop MUST have taken power tools 101 or be comfortable and experienced using power tools.  

Every attendee of open shop must register. Please no guests without registration!

Until further notice, NO GREENWOOD ON THE BANDSAWS.

Please email fireweedwoodshop@gmail.com if you have any questions about open shop or what tools are available to use.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *
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Facilitated by Aria Kampfer

Join herbalist Emily Pearson Ryan and printmaking instructor Jessie Merriam for an exploration of dandelion as a remedy, ingredient, and spring delight. Students will spend time with Emily learning about the history and practice of harvesting and using this wild plant material. Students will have the opportunity to sample dandelion in various forms, then learn the process of woodblock printmaking by carving a design and printing it on different papers. Students will use sharp tools to carve 4x6" blocks and use water-based inks for printing, using methods easy to replicate at home.

There will be space for conversation about these intertwined crafts—the healing arts of plants—during the tea and carving time. 

This course is beginner friendly. A short walk plant walk is an option, dandelion emergence and weather permitting. 

To bring with you: a notebook for notes if you like, questions about dandelion use and herbalism, and a 4x6” design for your woodblock (spend some time looking at images and the plant if you can, and think about chunkier/more symbolic designs or designs taking advantage of woodblock texture). 

There will only be about an hour of carving time before proofing, printing and cleanup, so don’t make your design too intricate especially if new to carving. There will be a template for anyone who prefers to use that or if you don’t have time to prepare a design.

The class is 3 hours and 15 minutes long to allow for a short break. Students are welcome to arrive 5 minutes early to settle in.

Email jessiemerriam@gmail.com with any questions.

The materials fee for this class is $35 and is included in the admission cost

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Jessie Merriam (@wheelbugs) and Emily Pearson Ryan

Come learn how to turn your own bowl on the lathe! We will start with a freshly cut bowl blank and take it all the way to its finished shape. You will be learning parts of the lathe, how to mount your blank, and how to use bowl gouges, scrapers, and different chuck attachments. We will also cover how you will later on dry, sand, and finish the bowl. In this 4 hour class we will go at a pace at which everyone is comfortable, leaving plenty of room for demonstration, questions, and hands-on time.

The materials fee for this class is $30 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Abbey Dickhudt

Learn how to carve a spoon from a fresh cut tree using traditional Nordic carving techniques. We cover tree anatomy, axing out a blank (roughed out spoon shape), knife holds for the hook & sloyd knife, drying, and finishing. This class is great for the beginner or the person wanting to learn Sloyd style carving. The class fee includes tool rental, materials, a finishing kit, and safety gloves. Please wear pants and close toed-shoes, as we are going to make some wood chips!

The materials fee for this class is $25 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Katie Speckman

Make a cutting board while learning how to use power tools. We will cover using the electric planer, ripping on the table saw, cross cutting on the miter saw, curved cuts on the bandsaw, and finishing. This is a great chance to get to know, or brush up on the most powerful tools in the shop. Take home your very own cherry or maple cutting board at the end.

The materials fee for this class is $20 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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 Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar.  

Join us for a special BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) centered class to practice the basics of Power Tools

Make a cutting board while learning how to use power tools. We will cover using the electric planer, ripping on the table saw, cross cutting on the miter saw, curved cuts on the bandsaw, and finishing. This is a great chance to get to know, or brush up on the most powerful tools in the shop. Take home your very own cherry or maple cutting board at the end.

The materials fee for this class is $20 and is included in the admission cost.

This class is intended for BIPOC students.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar (@meenanew)  Bio 1.  Bio 2.  

It can be hard to find just the right picture frame--especially for one-of-a-kind art--and custom frames are expensive. Solve that problem by learning how to build your own! We'll use the table saw, miter saw, and v-nailer to construct basic frames out of oak, maple, or cherry. Students should come to class with dimensions of the piece they want to frame, and we'll take it from there!

The materials fee for this class is $15 and is included in the class admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Aria Kampfer

Learn how to carve a Dala horse using traditional Nordic carving techniques. We'll cover grain direction, knife holds for the hook & sloyd knife, and finishing. This class is great for the beginner or the person wanting to learn Sloyd style carving. Please note: we will not be painting these horses.

Please wear pants and close toed shoes, as we are going to make some wood chips!

 The materials fee for this class is $20 and is included in the class admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Jess Hirsch.

Learn how to carve a spoon from a fresh cut tree using traditional Nordic carving techniques. We cover tree anatomy, axing out a blank (roughed out spoon shape), knife holds for the hook & sloyd knife, drying, and finishing. This class is great for the beginner or the person wanting to learn Sloyd style carving. The class fee includes tool rental, materials, a finishing kit, and safety gloves. Please wear pants and close toed-shoes, as we are going to make some wood chips!

The materials fee for this class is $20 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *
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Learn to make functional and beautiful Hawks Tail whisk broom, pot scrubber, vegetable scrubber and cake tester. This 5 hour introduction class will cover traditional shaker and modern style Hawks Tail whisk broom. Participants will learn to plait scrubber handles. You will also learn how to prep stalks for the woven handles. Leave feeling confident and inspired to explore the world of broom making.

Please wear closed toed shoes.

The materials fee for this class is $20 and is included in the admission cost.

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Open shop is a time for you to bring in any projects or crafts you are working on and have access to the tools and the space. While we will have an instructor on staff to help open shop run smoothly and make sure tools are being used safely, this is a self-directed work time NOT class time. Open shop is capped at 7 participants and needs 5 participants to run.

Registrants of open shop MUST have taken power tools 101 or be comfortable and experienced using power tools.  

Every attendee of open shop must register. Please no guests without registration!

Until further notice, NO GREENWOOD ON THE BANDSAWS.

Please email fireweedwoodshop@gmail.com if you have any questions about open shop or what tools are available to use.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *
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Facilitated by Aria Kampfer

This adjustable display wall is made with pegs, shelves, and boxes to create a stylish space to show off your treasures! Have in mind what you want to store on the wall because students will be able to design the shelves and boxes to fit their needs. Students will learn how to make dado and rabbet joinery using the table saw to create the shelves and boxes. The peg board and accessories will be made out of 1/2" paint grade plywood. Plan to apply finish or paint at home. You will be provided with a 2-foot by 3-foot shop-made peg board with 1/2" peg holes. You will be able to choose the depth of the shelves and boxes with a maximum depth of 5 inches. A shelf or box will have a maximum weight capacity of 10 pounds. This class is open to students of all levels of ability, and I will make accommodations for anyone with a disability.

The materials fee for this class is $60 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Aria Kampfer

Join instructor Theoren Keenan for a walk on East River Road learning about common tree species to the Twin Cities! This course will cover summer identification features including leaves, buds, bark, flowers/fruit, and branch arrangement as well as uses of the trees for craftspeople and foragers.

This course will be held in unfavorable weather such as rain but will be rescheduled considering extreme heat, thunderstorms, or air quality warnings during the scheduled instruction time. 

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Theoren Keenan.

Learn to make a long handle Full Sweep broom. Day 1 Learn to wind the soaked broomcorn onto the handle to build a sturdy, wide shouldered broom. Students will take their brooms home to dry before the next class. Day 2 we will focus on stitching the broom. Participants should have moderate hand, leg and foot strength.

Please wear closed toed shoes.

The materials fee for this class is $53 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Tina Green Krause.

Make a cutting board while learning how to use power tools. We will cover using the electric planer, ripping on the table saw, cross cutting on the miter saw, curved cuts on the bandsaw, and finishing. This is a great chance to get to know, or brush up on the most powerful tools in the shop. Take home your very own cherry or maple cutting board at the end.

The materials fee for this class is $20 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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 Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar.  

Open shop is a time for you to bring in any projects or crafts you are working on and have access to the tools and the space. While we will have an instructor on staff to help open shop run smoothly and make sure tools are being used safely, this is a self-directed work time NOT class time. Open shop is capped at 7 participants and needs 5 participants to run.

Registrants of open shop MUST have taken power tools 101 or be comfortable and experienced using power tools.  

Every attendee of open shop must register. Please no guests without registration!

Until further notice, NO GREENWOOD ON THE BANDSAWS.

Please email fireweedwoodshop@gmail.com if you have any questions about open shop or what tools are available to use.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *
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Facilitated by Aria Kampfer

Learn how to create beautiful wood images using a technique called marquetry! Marquetry is a form of wood art that uses a variety of veneers cut out and pasted together to create images and patterns. Students will use an X-Acto knife to cut wood veneers and glue to join pieces together. Finished images will be glued on to a 1/4 inch substrate. Students can frame their images, or incorporate them into other wood projects. Each student will receive a take-home marquetrate kit that will include an X-Acto knife with extra blades, self-healing mat to cut veneers on, and a small package of self-selected veneers. The kit is included in the cost of the class. Marquetry is a quiet activity that can be enjoying in a seated position. X-Acto knives have many different handle shapes to accommodate different types of grips. We encourage everyone of all abilities to attend this class.

The materials fee for this class is $50 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Aria Kampfer and Gwen Comings

Learn how to carve a spoon from a fresh cut tree using traditional Nordic carving techniques. We cover tree anatomy, axing out a blank (roughed out spoon shape), knife holds for the hook & sloyd knife, drying, and finishing. This class is great for the beginner or the person wanting to learn Sloyd style carving. The class fee includes tool rental, materials, a finishing kit, and safety gloves. Please wear pants and close toed-shoes, as we are going to make some wood chips!

The materials fee for this class is $25 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Katie Speckman

​​Learn western-style block carving and printing with minimal tools at home, and make a set of prints/cards/stationery. We will learn about how to think in relief, utilize wood grain in design, how to transfer designs to a block, the techniques and different effects of the five basic carving tools and how to handle ink and paper and methods for printing using tools you have at home.

We will print in one color. Follow-up materials lists and resources will be sent to students looking to print more at home. 

To maximize the time we have for carving questions, please prepare a 4x6 design (landscape or portrait orientation) for your block in advance. A design on paper can be transferred to the block so that the print will be the same orientation as the paper drawing, so any lettering in your design should be right-reading. Simple designs with bold image areas/texture that work with the grain (think fur, bark, a cloudy sky, or water...rather than curly-cues) without lettering are recommended. You will receive an email from your instructor, jessiemerriam@gmail.com, with more guidance around block design in advance of class.

Materials cost for this class is $22 and is included in the admission cost. Materials include ink, printmaking quality paper and cards, newsprint for proofs, shina plywood block 6x8, pencil, power grip carving tool rental and brayer tool rental. 

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Jessie Merriam (@wheelbugs)

It can be hard to find just the right picture frame--especially for one-of-a-kind art--and custom frames are expensive. Solve that problem by learning how to build your own! We'll use the table saw, miter saw, and v-nailer to construct basic frames out of oak, maple, or cherry. Students should come to class with dimensions of the piece they want to frame, and we'll take it from there!

The materials fee for this class is $15 and is included in the class admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Aria Kampfer

Come learn how to turn your own bowl on the lathe! We will start with a freshly cut bowl blank and take it all the way to its finished shape. You will be learning parts of the lathe, how to mount your blank, and how to use bowl gouges, scrapers, and different chuck attachments. We will also cover how you will later on dry, sand, and finish the bowl. In this 4 hour class we will go at a pace at which everyone is comfortable, leaving plenty of room for demonstration, questions, and hands-on time.

The materials fee for this class is $30 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Abbey Dickhudt

Come learn how to turn your own bowl on the lathe! We will start with a freshly cut bowl blank and take it all the way to its finished shape. You will be learning parts of the lathe, how to mount your blank, and how to use bowl gouges, scrapers, and different chuck attachments. We will also cover how you will later on dry, sand, and finish the bowl. In this 4 hour class we will go at a pace at which everyone is comfortable, leaving plenty of room for demonstration, questions, and hands-on time.

The materials fee for this class is $30 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Abbey Dickhudt

Join us for a special BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) centered class to practice the basics of Power Tools

Make a cutting board while learning how to use power tools. We will cover using the electric planer, ripping on the table saw, cross cutting on the miter saw, curved cuts on the bandsaw, and finishing. This is a great chance to get to know, or brush up on the most powerful tools in the shop. Take home your very own cherry or maple cutting board at the end.

The materials fee for this class is $20 and is included in the admission cost.

This class is intended for BIPOC students.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar (@meenanew)  Bio 1.  Bio 2.

Calling all bakers, chefs and hobbyists! Novices and pros alike! 

Learn the basics of spindle turning in this fun, beginner-friendly course. Class will introduce the anatomy of the lathe and students will learn the techniques to turn a maple or walnut French rolling pin. Course will also cover sanding and food-safe finishes.

The materials fee for this course is $20 and is included in the admissions cost.

*  We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Tiff Tran

Open shop is a time for you to bring in any projects or crafts you are working on and have access to the tools and the space. While we will have an instructor on staff to help open shop run smoothly and make sure tools are being used safely, this is a self-directed work time NOT class time. Open shop is capped at 7 participants and needs 5 participants to run.

Registrants of open shop MUST have taken power tools 101 or be comfortable and experienced using power tools.  

Every attendee of open shop must register. Please no guests without registration!

Until further notice, NO GREENWOOD ON THE BANDSAWS.

Please email fireweedwoodshop@gmail.com if you have any questions about open shop or what tools are available to use.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *
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Facilitated by Aria Kampfer