Class Overview
Continue learning about woodworking and improving your techniques and skills in this hands-on class. Enjoy building a small piece of furniture as you gain confidence using your skills as a woodworker.
Review basic woodworking practices and build upon what you've learned, while practicing woodshop safety. Create a beautiful side table using a variety of tools and techniques. Explore milling and joinery techniques, and learn about power tool maintenance. You will also gain experience using the larger woodworking machines.
Please Bring These Items to Class
Safety equipment can be purchased from hardware stores or some drug stores. Choose what feels most comfortable for you to use and wear, and please bring it to all sessions.
- Supplies: pen & paper/notebook
- Respiratory protection: dust mask, cloth mask, N95 mask, or respirator
- Hearing protection: ear plugs or ear-muff style
- Eye protection: safety glasses or goggles
- Feet: wear sturdy shoes; no open-toe shoes
Learning Objectives
- Review woodshop safety practices with an emphasis on the joiner, planer, and table saw
- Learn intermediate milling techniques
- Explore intermediate joinery techniques
- Get an introduction to new power tools
- Learn about power tool maintenance
- Build a small piece of furniture from wood
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
Preferred experience: successful completion of Woodworking - Level 1 offered by Seattle Central College Continuing Education or equivalent woodworking experience.
- Woodworking students who wish to continue learning and practicing their skills in a very interactive and fun learning environment
- Students who want to build a new project at the Wood Technology Center with guidance and support
- Students must be 18 or older to take this class.