~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
* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *
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Taught by Aria Kampfer
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.
Email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org to request ASL interpretation for this course.
Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar.
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.
* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status * _________________________________
Facilitated by Abbey Dickhudt
Learn about the ins and outs of installing trim. Cut with a miter and coping saw the base, face, and trim and practice installing it with an airnailer. Learn what's behind the wall so your trim is secured properly. This course is designed for beginners. All skill levels welcome.
Please wear closed toed shoes and avoid dangly clothing. During this 3 hour class, students will be standing for the majority of the time. If you have questions about accommodations during class please reach out to fireweedwoodshop@gmail.com
The materials fee for this class is $10 and is included in the admission cost.
Taught by Melinde Madsen
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.
Facilitated by Aria Kampfer
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.
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Taught by Abbey Dickhudt and Aria Kampfer
The table saw is a staple in any woodworker's shop. Fundamentally, the table saw is thought of as a way to size materials, but it can also act as a substitute for many other tools in the shop. In this two hour class, students will learn through demos and hands-on practice an in-depth sample of some of the ways the table saw can be modified to make special cuts. We will cover ripping vs. cross-cutting, dado set-up, tapering, spline jigs, cove cuts, and tenon cuts. Come to class with all your table saw questions: we will have allotted time to explore further table saw uses based on students' interests. The materials cost for this class will go towards maintenance of the shop.
The materials fee is $10 and it is included in the admissions cost.
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Ready to add a handcrafted touch to your home? In this beginner-friendly 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:
• How to customize the design to fit your window (you will need to bring your window measurements), or simply follow the pre-determined design.
• How to safely operate a table saw, circular saw, and miter saw to cut your cleat and shelf components.
• Measuring and drilling precise holes for rope suspension.
• Knot-tying techniques for secure, elegant shelf support while using a level.
• How to mount your shelf with a beautiful French cleat system for easy installation.
• Finishing with paint. Choose white paint or blend a custom pastel color.
Build a beautiful, wall-mounted shelf that blends practical woodworking with a chance to practice custom design. The three-tier unit lets sunlight pass through for potted plants and home décor while also serving as a tidy solution for books, knick-knacks, shoes, or storage bins. You’ll finish the course with a fully assembled shelf and the skills to hang it at home with confidence. Please note: this workshop includes two sessions, and you are advised to bring a smock, apron, or paint clothes to the second session to avoid getting paint on your nice clothing. Also note: the plants pictured are not included, but the shelf unit can fit up to 6 11.5" storage 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
Join us for a special BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) centered class to practice the basics of Power Tools
This class is intended for BIPOC students.
Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar (@meenanew) Bio 1. Bio 2.
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