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.
Email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org to request ASL interpretation for this course.
* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *
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Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar (@meenanew) Bio 1. Bio 2.
Learn to tile while making a beautiful and functional serving tray! In this class, students will learn how to cut tile using two methods, how to mix mud, use a trowel, lay tile, and create clean grout lines. These skills will show the basics of tiling, to support a student with their home DIY projects. Students will then build a serving tray to display their tiling. The dimensions of the tray will be 12-by-16 inches wide, and 3 inches tall. The tray will be an introduction to using a table saw, cutting 45-degree angles on the miter saw, brad nailer, and drill press to make the hand-holds. Students will have the opportunity to personalize their tray using the bandsaw and router table for adding a profile.
The materials for this class is $35 and is included in the admission cost.
Taught by Abbey Dickhudt and Aria Kampfer
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.
NO LATHE USE AT OPEN SHOP. Instead please register for one of our Open Turning Sessions.
Please email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org if you have any questions about open shop or what tools are available to use.
* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status * _________________________________
Facilitated by Aria Kampfer
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.
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Taught by Julie Arnold
Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar.
~Power tools 101 is a prerequisite for this course~
Learn how to transform rough lumber into finished sizes while making a mitered box. This class will cover how to use the tools to create parallel sides and perpendicular corners before building the box. Through box-making, we will learn how to make several forms of joinery including miters, splines, and dados. This class is open to students of all levels of ability, and we will make accommodations for anyone with a disability.
The materials fee for this class is $25 and is included in the admission cost
Taught by Aria Kampfer
Whether you're hanging artwork, mounting shelves, curtain rods, or installing grab bars for accessibility, knowing how to safely and confidently work with your walls is a must-have skill for any homeowner. In this hands-on workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of wall-mounting—from understanding wall types and locating studs to choosing the right anchors and tools for the job. The goal: to leave with the confidence and know-how to mount objects securely, beautifully, and accessibly in their own homes.
Students will practice mounting a framed object (such as a small artwork or mirror) and a functional item (such as a shelf or assistive grab bar), using a variety of fasteners and techniques suited to drywall, plaster, and masonry. We will also demonstrate and practice patching the small holes we make and preparing for paint touch-up.
The materials fee for this class is $25 and is included in the admission cost.
Taught by Jules Bunch.
Taught by Aria Kampfer and EB
An Open House and Pop Up Market Friday, December 12th 4:30-8:00pm featuring goods made by instructors, students, and friends of Fireweed.
Masking up is encouraged during this event and will be required Saturday morning from 10-11 to make sure that our most vulnerable community members feel welcomed and comfortable visiting. Masks available at the door.
Saturday, December 13th 10:00-3:00 Shopping is the main event! (during the first hour masks required)
Meet The Makers:
Addis - ceramics (pic above) returning artist
Kerri Sandve - calendars and prints returning artist
Gwen - Bandsaw Boxes and Birdies returning artist
Junco Bakehouse - gluten free baked goods returning baker
Katie - Ornaments: hand painted paper mache returning artist
Amy Mester - sewn and waxed canvas bags and goods returning after a hiatus
Jamie Kubat - ceramics and more new artist this year
Tina Green - handmade brooms, wisks, brushes returning artist
Megan Gramlow - vintage treasures and herbal remedies new artist this year
Nico Makes - plant dyed fabric goods returning artist
More Artists and Makers being added......
Make a handmade toy for your little one or a little one in your life! You can design your own or use one of the patterns available. This class will teach a few basic woodworking skills, and you will leave with a finished toy. You will be using a bandsaw, drill press, belt sander, laminate router (optional), hammer, and sandpaper.
--------------------------------------------This class is taught by Kate Schiffler(@bbfurnituremn)
Open shop but for turning! This open shop is only for students with previous turning experience or those who've taken a turning class with Fireweed. Bowl blanks will be available for purchase but feel free to bring your own prepped wood if you've got a project you are working on. Instructor Abbey Dickhudt will be at the shop to make sure everyone is staying safe. This IS NOT a class. This is a time for self-directed work to make shavings, make mistakes, and ask questions. *Woodshop lathes accommodate limited size blanks. If you have any questions about the wood you want to bring or the lathes, please reach out in advance.
Registrants of open shop MUST have taken Bowl Turning or be comfortable and experienced using turning tools and the lathe. Every attendee of open shop must register. Please no guests without registration!
Please email fireweedwoodshop@gmail.com if you have any questions about open shop or what tools are available to use.
Facilitated by Abbey Dickhudt
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.
Ready to add a handcrafted touch to your home? In this beginner-friendly woodworking class, you will create a beautiful rope-hung shelf unit and learn the skills to install it at home with confidence using a custom French cleat system.
What you’ll learn:
This project blends practical woodworking with a touch of rustic charm—perfect for organizing books, plants, or cozy storage bins. You’ll leave with a fully assembled shelf and the know-how to hang it at home with pride. Please note: this workshop includes two sessions, and you are advised to bring a smock, apron, or paint clothes to the first session to avoid staining your nice clothing. Also note: the grey storage cubes pictured are not included, but the shelf unit can fit up to 8 11.5" cubes!
No prior experience needed. All materials provided. Come ready to measure, saw, drill, tie, and hang! Leave with a finished project!
The materials fee for this class is $35 and is included in the admission cost.
Taught by Jules Bunch
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