Intro to Woodworking

This course provides students with an in-depth introduction to the woodshop at 3rd Ward. Students will leave the course with a familiarity with nearly all the woodworking power- and hand-tools the shop is equipped with and will gain practical knowledge needed to work on their own projects or continue with the 3rd Ward shop curriculum.

During the class, you will make two pre-defined projects. The very first day, everyone completes a small project (a mallet or small book platform). Over the next few sessions, you will construct an end table. These projects are designed to use the full array of tools, giving students a comprehensive introduction. All project materials will be ordered by 3rd Ward and are included in the cost of the class. While the projects are set in design and scale, students may have opportunity to customize certain aspects of the finished product.

This course is a prerequisite for Woodworking II, Furniture Design II and other advanced shop courses.

Get a taste of what our Intro to Woodworking classes are all about in this short clip: 3rd Ward Intro Woodworking video.

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