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Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Larry Miller
Student Age: 13+
Dates: 10/13/2023 - 10/14/2023
Times: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Days: F Sa Sessions: 2
Note that the course runs at different times on two consecutive days: Friday, 10/13, from 6-8:30pm, and Saturday, 19/14, from 8:30am-4:30pm.
Location: Larry Miller's Shop
Max Class Size: 5
Capacity Remaining: 3
 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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Class Full. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
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Fee: $90.00
Instructor: Francis Fong
Student Age: 14+
Dates: 10/25/2023 - 10/25/2023
Times: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Days: W Sessions: 1
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 6
Capacity Remaining: -3
 In this introductory woodworking class, you will develop basic woodworking skills while designing and crafting a custom cutting or serving board out of a single piece of maple wood.
You will learn to safely use the band saw, chop saw, routers, drill press, chisels, files/rasps, and finally sanders, to achieve a final smooth finish. By the end of the course, you will have a beautifully finished, multi-purpose board ready for use in your kitchen, as a charcuterie board, or as a unique gift!
Appropriate for beginner skill levels or anyone who would like to refresh their basic woodworking skills. All materials and tools will be provided. Final dimensions of board are approximately 21"x8"x1". Students may bring pen and paper to take notes, any preferred safety equipment (such as eye and hearing protection), and orbital sander from home, if desired. Students should dress comfortably, wear closed-toed shoes, tie up long hair, and avoid wearing dangling jewelry.
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Fee: $170.00
Instructor: Allie Robins (she/her)
Student Age: 15+
Dates: 11/1/2023 - 11/2/2023
Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: W Th Sessions: 2
Note that the course runs at two different times on two consecutive days: Wednesday, 11/01, from 9am-2pm, and Thursday, 11/02, from 9am-noon.
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 6
Capacity Remaining: 6
 Learn woodworking basics, foundational to any project, while making a decorative rustic blanket ladder to beautifully display blankets, bath towels, or scarves.
This course is designed for beginners with little or no woodworking experience, and will include the following skill-building:
Project Conceptualization and Planning: How we turn an idea into a specific plan, ask the right questions before starting, and determine what we’ll need (wood, tools, supplies, etc.).
Wood Selection: Overview of different wood species, where to buy wood, how to select wood for different purposes, and wood movement/moisture.
Wood Preparation: Instruction on using hand and power tools to measure, mark, and cut. Students will learn safety basics for a power miter saw, and measure and cut their ladder rails and rungs to length.
Joinery: Overview of general joinery options in woodworking projects, including how to choose the best method for a project. Students will learn measuring and centering tips, as well as the basics of using a household drill and/or drill press to create mortises for the ladder rungs, then use wood glue and clamps to join components together.
Finishing: Overview of sanding and finishing options for any project (stains, oils, clear finishes, etc.). Students will learn sanding techniques and how to use a power sander if needed.
Time-permitting, students can choose to finish their ladder in the classroom (choosing from 2 water-based stains or pure mineral oil), or can take their ladder home with instructions for buying and applying their choice of stain, paint, or clearcoat finish. Our ladders will be made in a rustic style to embrace imperfection (including knots, dings, divots, and natural wood variations), but can be refined depending on student preference and time. This ladder is designed for decorative use only; do not use for climbing or allow children to play on/near ladder.
Appropriate for beginner skill levels or anyone who would like to refresh their basic woodworking skills. 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 and dress comfortably.
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Class Full. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
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Fee: $49.00
Instructor: Allie Robins (she/her)
Student Age: 15+
Dates: 11/1/2023 - 11/1/2023
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: W Sessions: 1
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 6
Capacity Remaining: 0
 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+
Dates: 11/10/2023 - 11/11/2023
Times: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Days: F Sa Sessions: 2
Note that the course runs at different times on two consecutive days: Friday, 11/10, from 6-8:30pm, and Saturday, 11/11, from 8:30am-4:30pm.
Location: Larry Miller's Shop
Max Class Size: 5
Capacity Remaining: 3
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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Fee: $49.00
Instructor: Allie Robins (she/her)
Student Age: 15+
Dates: 11/15/2023 - 11/15/2023
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: W Sessions: 1
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 6
Capacity Remaining: 3
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: $315.00
Instructor: Ben Kahn
Student Age: 16+
Dates: 11/17/2023 - 11/19/2023
Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Days: Su F Sa Sessions: 3
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 7
Capacity Remaining: 7
 In this woodworking course led by guest artist and boat-builder Ben Kahn, students will learn how to shape a 2'×6' piece of wood into a canoe paddle.
Students will use an assortment of tools to shape the wood, including a bandsaw, block plane, spokeshave, spar gauge, draw knife, chisels, and rasps. Students will learn how to achieve an accurate layout and preserve their layout line for a high-quality and symmetrical paddle. This project can be tedious during some steps and requires the student to take their time. With patience the student will create a beautiful and useful paddle for boating. While it will certainly help to bring some woodworking experience, anyone will be able to follow the steps and create their own functional paddle.
Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
There will be a half hour break for lunch - please bring food and a water bottle.
 This course is generously sponsored in part by the Port of Olympia. Thank you!
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Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Larry Miller
Student Age: 13+
Dates: 12/8/2023 - 12/9/2023
Times: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Days: F Sa Sessions: 2
Note that the course runs at different times on two consecutive days: Friday, 12/08, from 6-8:30pm, and Saturday, 12/09, from 8:30am-4:30pm.
Location: Larry Miller's Shop
Max Class Size: 5
Capacity Remaining: 3
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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Fee: $49.00
Instructor: Allie Robins (she/her)
Student Age: 15+
Dates: 12/13/2023 - 12/13/2023
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: W Sessions: 1
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 6
Capacity Remaining: 5
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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 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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Capacity Remaining: 6
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Building: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Room: Woodshop
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