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Groundworks Art Lab

Wood Adult Session 2: Beyond the Machine: The Art of Hand Tool Work (8-week) 

with Dennis Mulherin

$495

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Embark on a transformative journey into the world of hand tools, where precision, creativity, and mindfulness converge. This immersive 8-week class is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to master a range of essential hand tools, from planes and chisels to saws and scrapers.

Key Skills and Techniques:

  • Tool Sharpening: Learn the art of sharpening tools to perfection, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
  • Hand Tool Mastery: Develop a deep understanding of each tool's unique capabilities and applications.
  • Traditional Joinery: Explore classic joinery techniques, such as dovetails, mortise and tenon, and finger joints.
  • Woodworking Fundamentals: Gain a solid foundation in essential woodworking skills, including measuring, marking, and cutting.
  • Finishing Techniques: Learn how to apply various finishes to enhance the beauty and durability of your projects.

Beyond the Workshop:

This class is more than just a woodworking workshop; it's an opportunity to:

  • Relax and Recharge: Experience the therapeutic benefits of woodworking as a mindful and creative practice.
  • Connect with Tradition: Immerse yourself in the rich history of woodworking and honor the craft of generations past.
  • Develop Practical Skills: Gain transferable skills that can be applied to various DIY projects and home improvement tasks.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced woodworker, this class will empower you to create stunning, handcrafted pieces and ignite your passion for traditional woodworking.

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 Wednesday, February 5 at 8:00am.

  • Mar 6 - Apr 24th, 2025
    Thu for 8 weeks from 5:45 - 8:15 pm

Main - Groundworks Art Lab

3750 Canfield Street
Boulder, CO 80301 Get directions

Room: Wood Studio

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