Groundworks Art Lab

Here’s where it all starts coming together…literally! This level 2 class for intermediate to advanced woodworkers will be an in-depth exploration of how to build strong and stable connections.*

*Applies only to woodworking projects, not your relationships. Best of luck with that though!

Over the course of eight weeks, we’ll be focusing on multiple types of joints from miters with spline, mortice and tenons, through wedge tenons, lap joints, and more. Each of the first four weeks will explain a new joint with details on its purpose, application including a demonstration of its making fitting and gluing. The second four weeks will be an application of these joints into a small and simple project of the students choosing, given approval from the instructor, that showcases the joints in the first four weeks. 

This class has no specific prerequisites, however, because it is a Level 2, we recommend you have some familiarity with the basics of woodworking before diving in. Additionally, our Wood Studio has some safety requirements  to join in the fun (failure to meet these requirements will result in not being granted access to the equipment):

• Please come dressed in close-toed shoes, a shirt that can be tucked in and either short sleeves, or sleeves that can be rolled up past your elbows.

• No loose or dangling jewelry.

• If you have long hair, please have it securely tied back from your face.

• We will provide safety goggles and/or full face shields, ear protection, and face masks to cover nose and mouth, but if you have your own PPE you would prefer to use, please do! 

Prerequisites: This is a level 2 class, students should have some level of woodworking experience to participate.

Class Policies & Information:

Open Lab: This class includes access to the studio during Open Lab hours. Open Lab is exclusively for students who are currently enrolled in the program. You are allowed to attend one Open Lab session per week, totaling 3 hours during the duration of your class. You may only attend the Open Lab session for the class in which you are registered. This time is intended for independent work on your class project. While studio staff will be present, they are there to ensure you are using the tools safely, not to provide instruction.

Class Make-Up: Our studios are full with adult and youth classes 7 days a week, 48 weeks a year. Typically, every class is full, which means there is simply no space for students to make up classes. If we cancel an entire class due to weather or other emergencies, we can not guarantee we will be able to schedule a make-up class. Individuals who miss a class will not be able to make it up. Please read the Frequently Asked Questions for more information about missed classes.

Studio Clean Up: Clean-up is critical! Please help our hardworking staff and volunteers by beginning clean-up 30 minutes before the end of class, helping out with common areas, and leaving class on time.

Ages: 16+ 

All supplies and materials will be provided. 

Will be available to register on Monday, July 28 at 8:00am.