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Ages 15 and older
 Students new to woodworking as well as those with previous experience will learn and use basic construction skills to create a customizable pine Shaker peg rail with hanging shelves. Students will use drills, saws, and planes, and will be guided in designing a small hanging shelf to suit their storage needs.
At the end of the class, students will take home a completed project in the Shaker style that can be mounted on their walls at home for stylish and functional storage of coats, hats, spices, toys, bags, towels, and more. This class will show students that they can use limited tools to design and create wood projects for their home to use and enjoy every day.
Appropriate for beginner skill levels.
Open to students ages 15 and older.
All materials and tools will be provided. Students may bring pen and paper to take notes, and any preferred safety equipment (such as glasses or hearing protection) or small tools from home, if desired.
Students should wear closed-toed shoes, pull hair back, and dress comfortably in layers.
Class takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia.
Max Class Size: 6
Minimum Class Size: 4
Capacity Remaining: 1 (Negative numbers indicate the number of people on the waitlist.)
Dates: 4/1/2023 - 4/1/2023
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Schedule Details:
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
Fee: $160.00
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Ages 13 and older
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.
This introductory course will cover basic lathe operation, safety, proper use of lathe tools, tool sharpening, how to prepare wood for turning, mounting techniques, and finishing. Specifically, the focus will be on the basics and will cover the following:
- Lathe safety
- Difference between end grain and side grain
- Preparing the turning blank - laying out the log and rough sawing, and rounding out the blank (band saw, chain saw)
- Mounting techniques and the pros/cons and demonstration of each (face plate, screw chuck, scroll chuck, between centers, jam chucks, pressure chucking, and vacuum chucking)
- Tool use - when and how to use, with hands-on coaching (bowl gouge, spindle gouge, and scrappers)
- Tool sharpening
- Turning - demostration and hands-on coaching (roughing, bowls, design using different tools)
- 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.
This course takes place at the instructor, Larry Miller's, shop: 4621 John Luhr Road NE, Olympia, WA 98516
Appropriate for All skill levels.
Open to students ages 13 and older.
All materials are included. Students are welcome to bring their own turning tools and safety gear, or use the instructor's. 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.
Please do not attend classes if you are feeling ill or have had contact with Covid-19. Please notify Arbutus staff in the event that you test positive for Covid so that your fellow students can be notified of possible exposure.
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Larry Miller
Max Class Size: 5
Minimum Class Size: 3
Capacity Remaining: 2 (Negative numbers indicate the number of people on the waitlist.)
Dates: 4/7/2023 - 4/8/2023
Days: F Sa
Sessions: 2
Schedule Details: Note that the course runs at different times on two consecutive days: Friday, 04/07, from 6-8:30pm, and Saturday, 04/08, from 8:30am-4:30pm.
Building: Larry Miller's Shop
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 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.
Open to students ages 15 and older.
Class takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia
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 and layers (depending on weather).
Max Class Size: 6
Minimum Class Size: 4
Capacity Remaining: -5 (Negative numbers indicate the number of people on the waitlist.)
Dates: 4/13/2023 - 4/13/2023
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Schedule Details:
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
Fee: $49.00
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Ages 14+
 Not just for tools, this clever project could be used for just about anything including art supplies or crafting. Students will learn simple joinery, layout and project planning skills. Students should be familiar with measuring, shop safety & and have a small amount of woodworking experience.
Skill level: A small amount of experience is necessary. Approproriate for confident beginners and beyond.
Open to students ages 14 and older.
Class takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia. Parking downtown is free on weekends. Please enter through the door in the alley behind the building. It is clearly labeled.
All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided (including safety glasses and hearing protection) but if they wish students may bring their own tools to use, like measuring/marking tools, 3/4” chisel, smoothing plane. Bring a notebook if you would like to take notes.
Students should dress comfortably in layers. Those with long hair should bring something to secure their hair (hair band, hat, or headband).
Max Class Size: 6
Minimum Class Size: 4
Capacity Remaining: 0 (Negative numbers indicate the number of people on the waitlist.)
Dates: 4/15/2023 - 4/22/2023
Days: Sa
Sessions: 2
Times: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Schedule Details: Two Saturdays
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
Fee: $200.00
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Ages 15 and older
Students new to woodworking as well as those with previous experience will learn and use basic construction skills to create a customizable pine Shaker peg rail with hanging shelves. Students will use drills, saws, and planes, and will be guided in designing a small hanging shelf to suit their storage needs.
At the end of the class, students will take home a completed project in the Shaker style that can be mounted on their walls at home for stylish and functional storage of coats, hats, spices, toys, bags, towels, and more. This class will show students that they can use limited tools to design and create wood projects for their home to use and enjoy every day.
Appropriate for beginner skill levels.
Open to students ages 15 and older.
All materials and tools will be provided. Students may bring pen and paper to take notes, and any preferred safety equipment (such as glasses or hearing protection) or small tools from home, if desired.
Students should wear closed-toed shoes, pull hair back, and dress comfortably in layers.
Class takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia.
Max Class Size: 6
Minimum Class Size: 4
Capacity Remaining: 4 (Negative numbers indicate the number of people on the waitlist.)
Dates: 5/6/2023 - 5/6/2023
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Schedule Details:
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
Fee: $160.00
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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.
Open to students ages 15 and older.
Class takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia
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 and layers (depending on weather).
Max Class Size: 6
Minimum Class Size: 4
Capacity Remaining: -3 (Negative numbers indicate the number of people on the waitlist.)
Dates: 5/11/2023 - 5/11/2023
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Schedule Details:
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
Fee: $49.00
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Ages 13 and older
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.
This introductory course will cover basic lathe operation, safety, proper use of lathe tools, tool sharpening, how to prepare wood for turning, mounting techniques, and finishing. Specifically, the focus will be on the basics and will cover the following:
- Lathe safety
- Difference between end grain and side grain
- Preparing the turning blank - laying out the log and rough sawing, and rounding out the blank (band saw, chain saw)
- Mounting techniques and the pros/cons and demonstration of each (face plate, screw chuck, scroll chuck, between centers, jam chucks, pressure chucking, and vacuum chucking)
- Tool use - when and how to use, with hands-on coaching (bowl gouge, spindle gouge, and scrappers)
- Tool sharpening
- Turning - demostration and hands-on coaching (roughing, bowls, design using different tools)
- 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.
This course takes place at the instructor, Larry Miller's, shop: 4621 John Luhr Road NE, Olympia, WA 98516
Appropriate for All skill levels.
Open to students ages 13 and older.
All materials are included. Students are welcome to bring their own turning tools and safety gear, or use the instructor's. 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.
Please do not attend classes if you are feeling ill or have had contact with Covid-19. Please notify Arbutus staff in the event that you test positive for Covid so that your fellow students can be notified of possible exposure.
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Larry Miller
Max Class Size: 5
Minimum Class Size: 3
Capacity Remaining: 4 (Negative numbers indicate the number of people on the waitlist.)
Dates: 5/12/2023 - 5/13/2023
Days: F Sa
Sessions: 2
Schedule Details: Note that the course runs at different times on two consecutive days: Friday, 05/12, from 6-8:30pm, and Saturday, 05/13, from 8:30am-4:30pm.
Building: Larry Miller's Shop
Room:
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Ages 13 and older
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.
This introductory course will cover basic lathe operation, safety, proper use of lathe tools, tool sharpening, how to prepare wood for turning, mounting techniques, and finishing. Specifically, the focus will be on the basics and will cover the following:
- Lathe safety
- Difference between end grain and side grain
- Preparing the turning blank - laying out the log and rough sawing, and rounding out the blank (band saw, chain saw)
- Mounting techniques and the pros/cons and demonstration of each (face plate, screw chuck, scroll chuck, between centers, jam chucks, pressure chucking, and vacuum chucking)
- Tool use - when and how to use, with hands-on coaching (bowl gouge, spindle gouge, and scrappers)
- Tool sharpening
- Turning - demostration and hands-on coaching (roughing, bowls, design using different tools)
- 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.
This course takes place at the instructor, Larry Miller's, shop: 4621 John Luhr Road NE, Olympia, WA 98516
Appropriate for All skill levels.
Open to students ages 13 and older.
All materials are included. Students are welcome to bring their own turning tools and safety gear, or use the instructor's. 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.
Please do not attend classes if you are feeling ill or have had contact with Covid-19. Please notify Arbutus staff in the event that you test positive for Covid so that your fellow students can be notified of possible exposure.
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Larry Miller
Max Class Size: 5
Minimum Class Size: 3
Capacity Remaining: 4 (Negative numbers indicate the number of people on the waitlist.)
Dates: 6/9/2023 - 6/10/2023
Days: F Sa
Sessions: 2
Schedule Details: Note that the course runs at different times on two consecutive days: Friday, 06/09, from 6-8:30pm, and Saturday, 06/10, from 8:30am-4:30pm.
Building: Larry Miller's Shop
Room:
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Ages 13 and older
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.
This introductory course will cover basic lathe operation, safety, proper use of lathe tools, tool sharpening, how to prepare wood for turning, mounting techniques, and finishing. Specifically, the focus will be on the basics and will cover the following:
- Lathe safety
- Difference between end grain and side grain
- Preparing the turning blank - laying out the log and rough sawing, and rounding out the blank (band saw, chain saw)
- Mounting techniques and the pros/cons and demonstration of each (face plate, screw chuck, scroll chuck, between centers, jam chucks, pressure chucking, and vacuum chucking)
- Tool use - when and how to use, with hands-on coaching (bowl gouge, spindle gouge, and scrappers)
- Tool sharpening
- Turning - demostration and hands-on coaching (roughing, bowls, design using different tools)
- 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.
This course takes place at the instructor, Larry Miller's, shop: 4621 John Luhr Road NE, Olympia, WA 98516
Appropriate for All skill levels.
Open to students ages 13 and older.
All materials are included. Students are welcome to bring their own turning tools and safety gear, or use the instructor's. 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.
Please do not attend classes if you are feeling ill or have had contact with Covid-19. Please notify Arbutus staff in the event that you test positive for Covid so that your fellow students can be notified of possible exposure.
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Larry Miller
Max Class Size: 5
Minimum Class Size: 3
Capacity Remaining: 5 (Negative numbers indicate the number of people on the waitlist.)
Dates: 7/7/2023 - 7/8/2023
Days: F Sa
Sessions: 2
Schedule Details: Note that the course runs at different times on two consecutive days: Friday, 07/07, from 6-8:30pm, and Saturday, 07/08, from 8:30am-4:30pm.
Building: Larry Miller's Shop
Room:
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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.
Open to students ages 15 and older.
Class takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia
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 and layers (depending on weather).
Max Class Size: 6
Minimum Class Size: 4
Capacity Remaining: 2 (Negative numbers indicate the number of people on the waitlist.)
Dates: 7/13/2023 - 7/13/2023
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Schedule Details:
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
Fee: $49.00
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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.
Open to students ages 15 and older.
Class takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia
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 and layers (depending on weather).
Max Class Size: 6
Minimum Class Size: 4
Capacity Remaining: 5 (Negative numbers indicate the number of people on the waitlist.)
Dates: 8/10/2023 - 8/10/2023
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Schedule Details:
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
Fee: $49.00
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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.
Open to students ages 15 and older.
Class takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia
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 and layers (depending on weather).
Max Class Size: 6
Minimum Class Size: 4
Capacity Remaining: 6 (Negative numbers indicate the number of people on the waitlist.)
Dates: 9/21/2023 - 9/21/2023
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Schedule Details:
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
Fee: $49.00
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 Ages 16 and older
Woodshop By Appointment provides open studio time for self-directed projects. Students will need to bring their own wood to use, and should be proficient in the techniques required for their projects. While there is no instruction provided, a knowledgeable woodworking steward is on hand to orient students to the shop space and answer questions.
Woodshop By Appointment participants may use Arbutus's stock of hand tools, which includes, but is not limited, to work benches, chisels, hand planes, saws, sharpening stones, marking and measuring tools, and carving tools, or bring their own tools.
Students must complete a safety training session with the open shop facilitator to use the following equipment: miter saw, jointer, planer, and bandsaw. Safety training sessions are 15 minutes per machine and are billed as a part of the student's open shop time. Students who have previously completed our two-hour Woodshop Safety class in 2019 or more recently do not need to complete additional safety training sessions.
Students may choose from three set rates: $15 for up to 1 hour in the shop, $25 for 1-2 hours, and $35 for 2-3 hours. If you would like to book a Woodshop by Appointment session, please email us at info@arbutusfolkschool.org and our staff will connect you with a woodworking steward to arrange a time and date.
Appropriate for intermediate to advanced skill levels.
Class takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia. Enter from the alley behind Arbutus building.
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All participants ages 13 and older must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to register for and attend any Arbutus Folk School class. Please bring proof of vaccination, such as your card or a photo of it, to your first day of class, and be prepared to present it for verification. Masks are required for the duration of all classes until further notice. Please do not attend classes if you are feeling ill or have had contact with Covid-19. Please notify Arbutus staff in the event that you test positive for Covid so that your fellow students can be notified of possible exposure.
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Max Class Size: 6
Minimum Class Size: 2
Capacity Remaining: 6
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
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