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First Impressions: Building Exterior Doors Service Learning Course

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Course Overview

You only have one chance to make a solid first impression (and goodness knows the importance of preventing cold drafts). So, building new front doors, both beautiful and functional, for North House's campus is nothing short of serious business. Opening any front door is a momentous occasion: behind you, the outside world, in front of you, home. Learn to construct sturdy layered exterior doors in this hands-on workshop. Each session of this course will build four exterior doors (we need thirteen total!) with large windows that will welcome students and visitors alike. The techniques and skills covered are easily transferable to interior doors. Each day will include instruction in and use of the table saw for material preparation and mortise & tenon joinery. Door finishing, hardware and hanging will also be discussed.

Dates

Fri, Apr 22nd, 2016  –  Sun, Apr 24th, 2016

Course Details

Length: 2½ Days
Hours: Day 1: 5-9pm Days 2/3: 9am-5pm

Required

You will need the following tools for this class:

tape measure 6" square eye protection ear protection

Optional Tools

Feel free to bring your favorite tools and whatever materials you might feel appropriate for this course.

More Information

Once registered, students will receive a confirmation email with further class information. Please call us if you haven't received it within 24 hours.

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Meet the Instructor

North House Folk School photo of instructor, Randy Schnobrich
Randy Schnobrich
Grand Marais, MN

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First Impressions: Building Exterior Doors Service Learning Course