Learn basic woodworking skills and create a beautiful and useful piece at the same time in this introductory course. Using a variety of types of wood, from birch to maple to walnut and more, students will complete three projects: a practice piece, a butcher block-style cutting board, and a pizza peel (also useful for serving other things). The process is simple; the results are extraordinary. Students will learn clamping and gluing techniques, design principles and wood selection, and the use of handtools and power tools--including planes, scrapers, rasps and spokeshaves, jig saw, miter saw and table saw. Students will apply finish to the projects and learn how to maintain them for years to come.

You will need the following tools for this class:

All required tools/materials are provided by your instructor and North House and will be available once the course begins.

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

• Spokeshave
• hand planes
• dust mask
• eye protection (provided, but you may prefer your own)