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Fee: $655.00
Instructor: Allie Robins (she/her)
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 6
Seats Available: 5
Dates: 11/11/2024 - 11/15/2024
Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Days: Daily Sessions: 5
 Learn in-depth woodworking fundamentals while making three different plant-themed woodworking projects. In this course, we will learn essential skills and techniques that apply to most woodworking projects, gaining hands-on experience and confidence with a variety of power tools and hand tools.
Students will:
- Learn to make an X-shaped plant stand, decorative plant risers, and bud vases/propagation stations (glass test tubes provided). Students may make more than one of each, depending on time and materials available.
- Learn to select pieces of wood with desired characteristics
- Learn to design and plan a project
- Learn to properly measure and mark workpieces
- Learn safety & techniques on the miter/chop saw, drill press, handheld drill, and power sanders
- Learn and complete 3 common joinery methods, using both power tools and hand tools: 45-degree miter joints, loose tenon joints, and a traditional half-lap joints
- Learn to use a hand saw and chisels Learn techniques for proper glue-ups with clamps
- Learn proper sanding techniques and tips
- Learn finishing options (oils, stains, etc.) and techniques. A few options of low-VOC (low-fume) finishes will be available to be applied in-class, if desired and time-permitting. Students may apply other self-provided finishes (high-VOC/fume) at home.
- Learn throughout each step how to apply these skills to other projects in the future
All tools and materials will be provided. However, if students want to practice with their own small tools from home, they are encouraged to bring them (especially a handheld drill, hand saw, chisel, mallet, tape measure, and square). We will provide safety glasses, ear muffs, and dust masks, but feel free to bring your own preferred equipment, if desired. Students should bring lunch/snacks/water or plan to buy from nearby food trucks/establishments on our 30-minute lunch breaks.
Students should wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes that can get dusty. For those with long hair/beards, bring a hair tie/clip for safety with power tools. All skill levels are welcome and no prior knowledge is required.
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Fee: $49.00
Instructor: Allie Robins (she/her)
Student Age: 15+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 7
Seats Available: 7
Dates: 11/13/2024 - 11/13/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: W Sessions: 1
 Do you want to begin woodworking, but don't know where to start? This 3-hour beginner's course will give you an overview of the tools, materials, and knowledge needed to make a project with wood, covering the basics and providing resources for more in-depth skill-building. With a small class size, some of the course content will be tailored to the students' specific interests, such as your goal project(s), tools you already have or are considering, resources for building new skills, and other specific questions.
Topics covered:
- Tool overview: Which power tools, hand tools, and materials you may need (and don't need!) to get started
- Basic shop setup and considerations
- Quick overview of tool use (tailored to specific student interests)
- Planning a project: What to consider; limitations and risks
- Where and how to buy and select wood
- Basics of working with wood (hardness, movement, moisture, grain)
- Measuring and cutting basics
- Brief overview of joinery options (wood joints, fasteners, glues, dowels/biscuits, etc.) and how to choose
- Sanding basics
- Brief overview of finishing products and methods (stains, protective coats, etc.)
Appropriate for all skill levels. All necessary materials will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring a notebook/pen, and all your woodworking questions! You may also bring any small items or photos that you have questions about for projects you are considering. Please wear closed-toe shoes.
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Fee: $360.00
Instructor: Allie Robins (she/her)
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 6
Seats Available: 6
Dates: 11/20/2024 - 11/22/2024
Times: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: W Th F Sessions: 3
 Join me and other queer folks in building community and a project! In this course, we’ll learn woodworking basics making a beautifully unique curvy cutting/charcuterie board. We’ll each make our own board, learning skills and practicing techniques that will apply to future woodworking projects, with a beautiful piece of functional art to proudly take home at the end of the course. This course is for anyone identifying as LGBTQIA2S+ looking to experience community, laughter, learning, and fun.
Students will:
- Learn about wood species, hardwoods and softwoods, and selecting pieces of wood with desired characteristics
- Learn to design and plan a project’s steps, asking the right questions in advance
- Learn to properly measure and mark workpieces
- Learn safety & techniques on the bandsaw and jigsaw to cut curved strips that perfectly join together
- Learn techniques for proper glue-ups with clamps
- Learn to use the drill press and handheld drill to make an optional hole (e.g., for hanging or aesthetics)
- Learn to use the router table to create a smooth roundover along edges
- Learn proper sanding techniques and tips
- Learn specific techniques and tips for working with curved workpieces
- Learn about options for finishes on wood, and apply oil/wax to our boards
All tools and materials will be provided. We will provide safety glasses, ear muffs, and dust masks, but feel free to bring your own preferred protective equipment, if desired. Students should wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes that can get dusty. For those with long hair/beards, bring a hair tie/clip for safety with power tools. All skill levels welcome.
Sliding scale payment options are made possible in part by public funding through Inspire Olympia. There are 4 payment options below. Please select the option that works best for you.
Sliding Scale Payment: $360
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Fee: $360.00
Instructor: Allie Robins (she/her)
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 6
Seats Available: 5
Dates: 11/20/2024 - 11/22/2024
Times: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W Th F Sessions: 3
 Learn woodworking basics while making a beautifully unique curvy cutting/charcuterie board! We’ll each make our own board, learning skills and practicing techniques that will apply to future woodworking projects, with a beautiful piece of functional art to proudly take home at the end of the course.
Students will:
- Learn about wood species, hardwoods and softwoods, and selecting pieces of wood with desired characteristics
- Learn to design and plan a project’s steps, asking the right questions in advance
- Learn to properly measure and mark workpieces
- Learn safety & techniques on the bandsaw and jigsaw to cut curved strips that perfectly join together
- Learn techniques for proper glue-ups with clamps
- Learn to use the drill press and handheld drill to make an optional hole (e.g., for hanging or aesthetics)
- Learn to use the router table to create a smooth roundover along edges
- Learn proper sanding techniques and tips
- Learn specific techniques and tips for working with curved workpieces
- Learn about options for finishes on wood, and apply oil/wax to our boards
All tools and materials will be provided. We will provide safety glasses, ear muffs, and dust masks, but feel free to bring your own preferred protective equipment, if desired. Students should wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes that can get dusty. For those with long hair/beards, bring a hair tie/clip for safety with power tools. All skill levels welcome.
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Fee: $560.00
Instructor: Allie Robins (she/her)
Student Age: 18+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 6
Seats Available: 2
Dates: 12/9/2024 - 12/12/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Days: M Tu W Th Sessions: 4
 As a budding woodworker or homeowner, build confidence in this in-depth course on using power tools for woodworking. We will take a rough piece of wood and turn it in to a tray/valet box using power tools, learning both safety and technique through hands-on experience with the following:
Stationary Tools: jointer, thickness planer, table saw, bandsaw, miter/chop saw, drill press, router table
Handheld Tools: circular saw, jigsaw, drill, handheld router, random orbital sander
Students will:
- Use power tools to take a rough piece of wood and turn it in to a tray/valet box to take home
- Learn about planning the steps of a project, especially as they relate to the order of using power tools
- Learn the purpose and use of each tool as we go, including capabilities and limitations
- Learn the safe setup and use of each tool from start to finish
- Learn classic and innovative techniques for achieving specific goals and preventing errors
- Learn creative solutions for challenges, such as when a tool doesn’t seem to be able to achieve something you need to do
- Learn about jigs and templates and their role in making a project easier or more accurate on power tools
- Bonus: Learn to glue, clamp, and sand a project
- Bonus: Learn about wood finish options (oils, stains, etc.)
- Optional: Apply a low-VOC (fume) finish in class, or apply other self-provided finishes at home.
This class is designed for any skill level, including absolute beginners! Build confidence and skills in a safe, friendly environment. All tools and materials will be provided. We will provide safety glasses, ear muffs, and dust masks, but feel free to bring your own preferred protective equipment, if desired. Students should bring lunch/snacks/water or plan to buy from nearby food trucks/establishments on our 30-minute lunch breaks.
Students should wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes that can get dusty. Avoid long/loose jewelry/sleeves that could get caught in tools. For those with long hair/beards, bring a hair tie/clip.
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Fee: $265.00
Instructor: Allie Robins (she/her)
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 6
Seats Available: 6
Dates: 12/9/2024 - 12/10/2024
Times: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M Tu Sessions: 2
 Join me and other queer folks in building community and a project! In this course, we’ll learn woodworking basics making a decorative rustic wooden ladder to display blankets, towels, or scarves. We’ll each make our own ladder, learning essential woodworking skills and techniques, gaining hands-on experience and confidence with a variety of power tools and hand tools. This course is for anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ looking to experience community, laughter, learning, and fun.
Students will:
- Learn to design and plan a project, identifying preferred ladder dimensions
- Learn to select pieces of wood with desired characteristics, embracing natural character for this rustic project
- Learn to properly measure and mark workpieces
- Learn safety & techniques on the miter/chop saw, cutting our ladder rails to length and with angles
- Learn safety & techniques on the drill press to create mortises for ladder rungs
- Glue-up our project with clamps
- Learn proper sanding techniques and tips with both power sanders and hand sanding
- Learn finishing options (oils, stains, etc.) and techniques. A few options of low-VOC (low-fume) finishes will be available to be applied in-class, if desired and time-permitting. Students may apply other self-provided finishes (high-VOC/fume) at home.
Our ladders will be made in a rustic style with natural imperfections and variations, but can be refined depending on student preference. Ladder is for decorative use only; do not use for climbing or allow children to play on/near ladder. All tools and materials will be provided. We will provide safety glasses, ear muffs, and dust masks, but feel free to bring your own preferred protective equipment, if desired. Students should bring snacks/water as needed.
Students should wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes that can get dusty. Avoid long/loose jewelry/sleeves that could get caught in tools. For those with long hair/beards, bring a hair tie/clip.
Sliding scale payment options are made possible in part by public funding through Inspire Olympia. There are 4 payment options below. Please select the option that works best for you.
Sliding Scale Payment: $265
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Fee: $49.00
Instructor: Allie Robins (she/her)
Student Age: 15+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 7
Seats Available: 4
Dates: 12/11/2024 - 12/11/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: W Sessions: 1
Do you want to begin woodworking, but don't know where to start? This 3-hour beginner's course will give you an overview of the tools, materials, and knowledge needed to make a project with wood, covering the basics and providing resources for more in-depth skill-building. With a small class size, some of the course content will be tailored to the students' specific interests, such as your goal project(s), tools you already have or are considering, resources for building new skills, and other specific questions.
Topics covered:
- Tool overview: Which power tools, hand tools, and materials you may need (and don't need!) to get started
- Basic shop setup and considerations
- Quick overview of tool use (tailored to specific student interests)
- Planning a project: What to consider; limitations and risks
- Where and how to buy and select wood
- Basics of working with wood (hardness, movement, moisture, grain)
- Measuring and cutting basics
- Brief overview of joinery options (wood joints, fasteners, glues, dowels/biscuits, etc.) and how to choose
- Sanding basics
- Brief overview of finishing products and methods (stains, protective coats, etc.)
Appropriate for all skill levels. All necessary materials will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring a notebook/pen, and all your woodworking questions! You may also bring any small items or photos that you have questions about for projects you are considering. Please wear closed-toe shoes.
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Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Larry Miller
Student Age: 13+
Location: Larry Miller's Shop
Max Class Size: 5
Seats Available: 1
Dates: 12/13/2024 - 12/14/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Days: F Sa Sessions: 2
Note that the course runs at different times on two consecutive days: Friday, 12/13, from 6-8:30pm, and Saturday, 12/14, from 8:30am-4:30pm.
 In this 10 hour course spread over an evening and a full day, students will complete a spindle project (a wooden carving mallet, stirring spurtle, or garden dibble - student’s choice) and a small bowl, both of which they’ll take home after the class.
Friday evening will be devoted to safety, and lathe and tool orientation, followed by completion of the student’s choice of a spindle project. Saturday will be devoted to completing Friday’s project if needed, and completion of a small bowl, including finishing. For students interested in acquiring their own lathe or tools, the instructor will provide a catalog and go over different lathe options and tips on how to acquire equipment and tools at reduced cost.
Appropriate for all skill levels. All materials are included. A few days in advance of the class, the instructor will send an e-mail to all students containing a document on woodturning safety and techniques, directions to his shop, what to expect in the class, and what is appropriate attire for safety.
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