Groundworks Art Lab

Immerse yourself in the world of woodworking by joining our comprehensive sampler class! This workshop is perfect for both beginners. Learn the basics of woodworking in this hands-on class. You'll gain experience with essential tools and techniques, including:

• Safety: Understand woodworking safety procedures to protect yourself and your workspace.
• Hand Tool Usage: Master the art of using hand tools like saws, chisels, and planes.
• Power Tool Operation: Safely operate power tools such as drills, sanders, and routers.
• Basic Joinery: Explore traditional joinery techniques like dovetails, mortise and tenon, and pocket holes.
• Project Building: Apply your skills to build a small woodworking project, such as a cutting board or birdhouse.

As part of your woodworking journey, you will craft beautiful and functional items. These projects not only provide a practical application of the techniques you learn but also serve as wonderful additions to your home or thoughtful gifts for loved ones.

This sampler class is designed to build your confidence and comfort with woodworking, laying a solid foundation for any advanced classes you may choose to pursue in the future. You’ll also have the chance to connect with other passionate woodworking enthusiasts, sharing ideas and experiences in a supportive and welcoming environment. 

Join us for this enriching experience and unlock your creativity through the art of woodworking! We look forward to seeing you there!

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.