Groundworks Art Lab

Delve into the world of joinery and learn to create strong, durable, and beautiful joints. This four-week workshop will cover a range of traditional and contemporary joinery techniques, from basic butt joints to intricate dovetails.

What You'll Learn:

• Tool Selection and Sharpening: Learn to select and sharpen the right tools for the job.
• Basic Joinery Techniques: Master fundamental joints like butt joints, dado joints, and rabbet joints.
• Advanced Joinery Techniques: Explore more complex joints, including dovetails, mortise and tenon, and finger joints.
• Layout and Marking Techniques: Learn precise layout and marking techniques to ensure accurate cuts.
• Finishing Techniques: Discover various finishing options to enhance the beauty and durability of your projects.

All other materials will be provided.

Join us for a rewarding and challenging workshop that will elevate your woodworking skills to the next level.

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 Friday, February 7 at 8:00am.