WOODWORKING & HOME REPAIR   

Class Overview

Are you interested in building, or repairing, things from wood? Get started learning basic carpentry and woodworking skills in this rewarding hands-on class.

Learn how to use power tools safely and confidently, understanding which tool to use for various jobs. Explore materials and how to select the right materials for the job you want to work on. Discover the basics of joinery, jigs, carpentry, woodworking methods, and project design, in a woodshop.

Then apply everything you've learned in a hands-on project. Safely use hand and power tools to construct and assemble a toolbox from start to finish. By the end of class, you'll have created a useful wood box and the skills to continue a new rewarding hobby. You'll be able to use your box for tools, sewing supplies, gardening, etc, and build upon your skills for a lifetime. 

Please Bring and Use the Items Listed Below In this Class

Safety equipment can be purchased from hardware stores and some Drug Stores. Purchase what seems comfortable for you to use and wear. Please bring and use your safety equipment to both sessions of this class.

• Tape measure and plenty of sharp #2 pencils; both are provided if needed.
• Respiratory protection: dust mask, cloth mask, N95 mask or respirator.
• Hearing protection: pods or inserts, ear-muff style.
• Vision protection: safety glasses or goggles.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to safely and effectively use home power tools
• Become familiar with wood joinery, jigs, materials, methods, and project design
• Gain skills and confidence to tackle small carpentry projects on your own
• Complete a project guided by an expert woodworker

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Anyone interested in learning basic carpentry skills
• People interested in learning how to use power tools safely and confidently
• Home improvement enthusiasts who would like to improve their carpentry skills
• Beginners with very minimal or no experience with woodworking or carpentry; minimum age of 18

Class Overview

Whittling is a simple and fun hobby that many people all over the world enjoy. In this interactive class, learn how to use the tools, select wood for your project, make the basic cuts, and use proper whittling techniques. Enjoy whittling small animals that you will treasure for years and they also make wonderful gifts. In this class, we also learn how to sharpen and hone your tools to keep them razor-sharp. Discover a new interest through this fun, hands-on, engaging class! No previous whittling experience required.

Supplies Needed (Students must bring the items listed below to the class)

• Whittler’s detail knife / sharpen carving knife (Recommended: KN13 Flexcut knife)
• Carving gouge set (Recommended: Mikisyo Power Grip Carving Tools 7 Piece Set)
• Thumb guard and/or cut-resistant gloves
• Leather honing strop with polishing compound (Recommended: BeaverCraft Leather Honing Strop with Polishing Compound LS2P1SR41 3”x 8” Double Sided Leather Stropping Kit for Knife Sharpening Vegetable Tanned Leather for Stopping Tools)
• Pencil

Learning Objectives

• Obtain basic knowledge of whittling
• Understand use of tools
• Whittle with confidence
• Be familiar with how to select woods depending on projects
• Make the basic cuts and techniques
• Understand how to sharpen the tools

Who Might Enjoy This Class

• Anyone interested in trying the art of whittling
• People looking for a new hobby, creative outlet or craft to do with your hands
• People who are new in using carving tools
• Anyone who would like to make small animals from wood

Class Overview

Practice the art of whittling! In this hands-on class, carve and paint your own one-of-a-kind “alebrije” animal figurine, a Mexican folk art tradition from the state of Oaxaca.

Gain inspiration from the brightly colored fantastical creatures from the Oaxacan tradition seen in the animated movie “Coco.” Develop your whittling skills, and your imagination, while making art that you will treasure for years to come. These figurines also make wonderful gifts.  

Learn how to use whittling tools safely and select wood for your project. Gain skills on making basic cuts and use proper whittling techniques. You will also learn how to sharpen and hone your tools to keep them razor-sharp. If you’ve taken carving classes with us before, this will be an opportunity to hone your skills on another project. 

Supplies Needed (Students must bring the items listed below to the class)

• Whittler’s detail knife / sharpen carving knife (recommended: KN13 Flexcut knife)
• Carving gouge set (recommended: Mikisyo Power Grip Carving Tools 7 Piece Set)
• Thumb guard and/or cut-resistant gloves
• Leather honing strop with polishing compound (recommended: BeaverCraft Leather Honing Strop with Polishing Compound LS2P1SR41 3”x 8”)
• Double Sided Leather Stropping Kit for Knife Sharpening Vegetable Tanned Leather for Stopping Tools)
• Pencil

Learning Objectives

• Obtain knowledge of whittling
• Understand the use of tools
• Carve safely and with confidence
• Be familiar with how to select woods depending on projects
• Make the basic cuts and techniques
• Understand how to sharpen the tools

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Anyone interested in learning the art of whittling
• People looking for a new hobby, creative outlet, or craft to do with your hands
• Anyone who would like to make small gifts from wood
• Perfect for anyone who has taken our other wood carving classes: Whittling Basics, Wood Carving: Animals, or Wood Carving: Spoons
• Anyone interested in the culture and folk art of southern Mexican / Oaxacan including Spanish language students 

Class Overview

Whittling is a simple and fun hobby that many people enjoy all over the world. In this hands-on class, learn how to carve your own one-of-a-kind hair fork! It’s a practical and beautiful device for people with long hair and makes a great gift.

Learn how to use the tools safely and select wood for your project. Gain skills in making basic cuts and use proper whittling techniques. You will also learn how to sharpen and hone your tools to keep them razor-sharp. If you’ve taken carving classes with us before, this will be an opportunity to hone your skills on another project. 

Discover a new hobby, develop handy skills, and meet other crafty folks in this rewarding class! No previous whittling experience required.

Supplies Needed (Students must bring the items listed below to the class)

• Whittler’s detail knife / sharpen carving knife (recommended: KN13 Flexcut knife)
• Carving gouge set (recommended: Mikisyo Power Grip Carving Tools 7 Piece Set)
• Thumb guard and/or cut-resistant gloves
• Leather honing strop with polishing compound (recommended: BeaverCraft Leather Honing Strop with Polishing Compound LS2P1SR41 3”x 8”
• Double Sided Leather Stropping Kit for Knife Sharpening Vegetable Tanned Leather for Stopping Tools)
• Pencil

Learning Objectives

• Obtain knowledge of whittling
• Understand how to use carving tools
• Carve safely and with confidence
• Be familiar with how to select woods depending on the project
• Make basic cuts and techniques
• Understand how to sharpen the tools

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Anyone interested in learning the art of whittling 
• People looking for a new hobby, creative outlet, or craft to do with your hands
• Anyone who would like to make small gifts from wood
• Perfect for anyone who has taken our other wood carving classes: Whittling Basics, Wood Carving: Animals, or Wood Carving: Spoons

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 a notebook and pencil to the first class. Students will be required to bring their own Personal Protection Equipment (safety glasses and hearing protection) for all classes. 

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 small piece of furniture at the Wood Technology Center with guidance and support
• Minimum age of 18