Fireweed Community Woodshop upcoming events

Make a Picture Frame (all gender/no gender) (06 July 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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 building your own!

You will learn in this class:

- How to use the table saw to make a rabbet

- How to cut miters with a miter saw

-How to reinforce corners with a brad nailer and glue

Students are provided with one-inch wide wood in cherry, oak, or maple.

Come to class with dimensions of the piece you want to frame, and we'll take it from there!

Using the power tools involves standing, bending, and light lifting. Students are able to sit when they are not using the tools.

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

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

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Taught by Aria Kampfer

Power Tools 101 (all gender/no gender) (07 July 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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.

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

Email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org to request ASL interpretation for this course.

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Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar.

Make a Picture Frame (all gender/no gender) (08 July 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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 building your own!

You will learn in this class:

- How to use the table saw to make a rabbet

- How to cut miters with a miter saw

-How to reinforce corners with a brad nailer and glue

Students are provided with one-inch wide hardwood.

Come to class with dimensions of the piece you want to frame, and we'll take it from there!

Using the power tools involves standing, bending, and light lifting. Students are able to sit when they are not using the tools.

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

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

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Taught by Lauren James

Open Shop (all gender/no gender) (09 July 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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!

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.

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *
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Facilitated by Aria Kampfer

Bandsaw Wall Pocket (all gender/ no genders) (12 July 2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Are you looking for a fun introduction to woodworking? Wall Pockets is the class for you! In this class we will learn the basics of using the bandsaw, oscillating spindle sander, orbital sander, and finishing wood.You'll leave class with a beautifully finished wall pocket in which to display fresh or dried flowers, eucalyptus, evergreen boughs, or whatever your heart desires!

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

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

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Taught by Gwen Comings

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Power Tools 101 ~masks required~ (all gender/no gender) (14 July 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

Email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org to request ASL interpretation for this course.

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Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar.

Hang With Ease: Wall-Mounting Essentials for Your Home (all gender / no genders) (16 July 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

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 have the opportunity to practice mounting shelving, artwork, curtain rods, or an assistive grab bar using a variety of fasteners and techniques suited to drywall, lath and 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.

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

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Taught by Jules Bunch.

Open Shop (all gender/no gender) (20 July 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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.

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *
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Facilitated by Aria Kampfer

BIPOC Power Tools 101 (all gender/no gender) (21 July 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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

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.

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

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

Make a Picture Frame (all gender/no gender) (22 July 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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 building your own!

You will learn in this class:

- How to use the table saw to make a rabbet

- How to cut miters with a miter saw

-How to reinforce corners with a brad nailer and glue

Students are provided with one-inch wide hardwood.

Come to class with dimensions of the piece you want to frame, and we'll take it from there!

Using the power tools involves standing, bending, and light lifting. Students are able to sit when they are not using the tools.

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

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

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Taught by Lauren James

MEMBERS Service Day 1 ~ Build Workbench Bases (all gender/ no gender) (25 July 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This volunteer opportunity is reserved for Fireweed Woodshop Members who have taken Power Tools 101 or have a good understanding of the jointer, planer, table saw and miter saw. You are welcome to join for Saturday or Sunday, or both days! This registration is for Saturday, July 25.

We are building new workbenches for the shop! We will be replacing the three tall workbenches with solid wood, mortised and tenoned benches. To build these, we will be using dimensional lumber that will be cut down and laminated (glued together) to create the top, legs, and base of the table. The work bench tops will be finished in advance.

On Saturday, we will be using the table saw and miter saw to size the lumber then laminate the boards to create the legs and stretchers. Through this process, we will be making mortises and tenons as the joinery.

On Sunday, we will use the jointer and planer to finish sizing the legs and stretcher pieces. To assemble the tables, all the joinery will be mortises and tenons reinforced with pegs. Learn how to drill and "drawbore" peg holes!

We appreciate all the help we can get! Throughout the day, you will be working in a group or partners. This activity will involve standing, bending, gripping, and lifting. The shop is warm in the summer so bring something cold to drink and a snack. We will take breaks as needed.

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

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Taught by Aria Kampfer

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MEMBERS Service Day 2 ~ Build Workbench Bases (all gender/ no gender) (26 July 2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

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Taught by Aria Kampfer

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Stepstools and Stairs (all gender/ no gender) (01 August 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

In this class, we will learn how to step up your framing skills! You will learn the basics to understand the structure of staircases, including elements of a staircase, necessary math, and building code. We will then apply that knowledge to building your own stepstool. Students will leave with a lumber stepstool and the ability to operate tools commonly used in framing projects- circular saws, jigsaws, drills, squares, and impact drivers. This class is great for anybody looking for hands-on framing experience, and for homeowners who may see a repair project in their future!

The materials fee is $22 and is included in the admission cost.

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

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Taught by Kate Hill.

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Power Tools 101 (all gender/no gender) (03 August 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

Email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org to request ASL interpretation for this course.

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Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar.

Make a Picture Frame ~masks required~ (all gender/no gender) (05 August 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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 building your own!

You will learn in this class:

- How to use the table saw to make a rabbet

- How to cut miters with a miter saw

-How to reinforce corners with a brad nailer and glue

Students are provided with one-inch wide hardwood.

Come to class with dimensions of the piece you want to frame, and we'll take it from there!

Using the power tools involves standing, bending, and light lifting. Students are able to sit when they are not using the tools.

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

* Masking is required in this class *

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Taught by Lars James

Open Shop (all gender/no gender) (07 August 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *
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Facilitated by Aria Kampfer

Power Tools 101 ~masks required~ (all gender/no gender) (10 August 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

Email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org to request ASL interpretation for this course.

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Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar.

Open Shop (all gender/no gender) (13 August 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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.

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *
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Facilitated by Aria Kampfer

Open Turning ~masks required~ (all gender/no gender) (14 August 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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 hello@fireweedwoodshop.org if you have any questions about open turning or what tools are available to use.

* We do require masking indoors for this class, whatever your vaccination status *
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Facilitated by Abbey Dickhudt

Power Tools 201 (all gender/no gender) (18 August 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

~Power tools 101 is a prerequisite for this course~

Learn how to transform rough lumber into finished sizes while making a mitered box with splines. This class will cover how to use the jointer, planer, table saw, and miter saw to create parallel sides and perpendicular corners before building the box. Through box-making, we will learn how to make mitered corners and spline inserts with the table saw and dados with the router. There will also be a demonstration on how to make a homemade veneer press. 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

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

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Taught by Aria Kampfer

Make a Picture Frame (all gender/no gender) (19 August 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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 building your own!

You will learn in this class:

- How to use the table saw to make a rabbet

- How to cut miters with a miter saw

-How to reinforce corners with a brad nailer and glue

Students are provided with one-inch wide hardwood.

Come to class with dimensions of the piece you want to frame, and we'll take it from there!

Using the power tools involves standing, bending, and light lifting. Students are able to sit when they are not using the tools.

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

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

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Taught by Lars James

Power Tools 101 (all gender/no gender) (23 August 2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

Email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org to request ASL interpretation for this course.

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Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar

BIPOC Power Tools 101 (all gender/no gender) (23 August 2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

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.

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

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

Power Tools 201 (all gender/no gender) (25 August 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

~Power tools 101 is a prerequisite for this course~

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

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

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Taught by Aria Kampfer

Power Tools 201 (all gender/no gender) (01 September 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

~Power tools 101 is a prerequisite for this course~

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

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

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Taught by Aria Kampfer

Power Tools 101 (all gender/no gender) (14 September 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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. Standing is required to use the power tools, but seating is available in between tool use. There is a scheduled ten minute noise break halfway through class.

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.

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

Email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org to request ASL interpretation for this course.

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Taught by Aria Kampfer

Build a Three Legged Stool! (women + marginalized genders) (26 September 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This class provides a perfect introduction to the fundamentals of staked furniture and techniques that are essential for chair-making. We’ll use a small kit of hand tools (with the occasional assist from the band saw!) to create a low staked stool from red oak and elm, with plenty of opportunities for students to customize the design to their liking. These stools are perfect for setting and sitting — use them as side tables, extra seating, plant stands, and more. They'll find a home in any room of your house!

On Day One, we’ll make tapered, tenoned legs and drill holes in the seat, learning the basics of how to lay out rake and splay angles for the legs. On Day Two, we’ll shape our stretchers and assemble our stools. Bring a lunch, we will take a 30-minute break each day.

Expected Skills:
Students should be able to stand for extended periods. Some familiarity with hand tools is great, but a good attitude and curiosity are the only prerequisites.

Tools:
Fireweed and the instructor will provide all necessary tools and materials, but if you have a jack plane you like (a Stanley #5 or similar), bring it! Other useful tools include a pencil, combination square, and a block plane.

The materials fee is $100 and is included in the admission cost.

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

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Taught by Grace Ambrose

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Build a Three Legged Stool! (women + marginalized genders) (27 September 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Expected Skills:
Students should be able to stand for extended periods. Some familiarity with hand tools is great, but a good attitude and curiosity are the only prerequisites.

The materials fee is $100 and is included in the admission cost.

* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *

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Taught by Grace Ambrose

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