Intro to Woodworking This Class is Full!

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Instructor:

Jeff Thompson

Location:

Woodshop

Dates:

Mondays Dec 1, 8, 15, 29

Registration Deadline

Nov 20

Times:

7:00p-10:00p

Member Price

$240

Non-Member Price

$340

Materials Fee

$110

Prerequisites:

None

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This course provides students with an in-depth introduction to the woodshop at 3rd Ward. Students will leave the course with a familiarity with 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, students will make two pre-defined projects: a mallet and an end table. These projects are designed to use the full array of tools, giving students an in-depth an 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 are welcome to embellish or alter the design as they see fit.

This course is required for Furniture Design and other advanced shop courses. In addition to class time, students receive a three-day shop pass for use between class meetings. It is expected that students will utilize this time in order to finish course projects.

This class is limited to six seats. Sign up fast!

Woodshop Workshop

Instructor

Todd McCollister

Location

Wood Shop

Dates

Sunday Dec 7

Registration Deadline

Dec 5

Time

11:00a-2:00p

Member Price

$80

Non-Member Price

$100

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This workshop will cover shop safety and limited yet key woodworking methods. The procedures taught will give you the skill set necessary to use the wood shop safely and it will introduce you to woodworking practices. The following will be demonstrated: tool operation (from the table saw to the joiner), appropriate techniques for cutting and joining, and tool setup and maintenance. Woodworking tips on cutting, assembly, and critical thinking in the shop environment, as well as basic joinery.

Take this class with Light Sculpture and receive a special package rate (call for details: 718.715.4961)

Light Sculpture: Lamp Fixture Design

Instructor

Ted Kilcommons & Allison Schlegel

Location

Wood Shop

Dates

Tuesday Dec 9, 16

Registration Deadline

Dec 2

Times

7:00p to 10:00p

Member Price

$130

Non-Member Price

$160

Materials Fee

$40

Prerequisites:

Woodshop Workshop or Modest Prior Experience

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Lighting is the most imporant part of your habitat: it illuminates your work, might keep you from sleeping and of course, sets the mood. In this class, students will learn to build an LED desk lamp using woodworking and shop skills that can be applied in any number of projects. Instructors will guide students from the creation of a simple LED circuit through the detailed crafting of a beautifully designed lamp made from plexiglass and plywood. Focus will be placed on shop safety and best practices along with precision craftsmanship. Students can feel confident they will leave with a real, functional work of art.

Some prior light woodworking experience is advised. Take this class with the Woodshop Workshop and receive a special package rate (call for details: 718.715.4961).

Ted Kilcommons is the owner of Ted K Design/Build. Allison Schlegel is an artist and industrial designer from Pratt University.

Brunch Welding: One Day Intensive
This Class is Full.
Sign up for a Welding class in 2009!

Instructor:

Mark Kilburn

Location:

Metal Shop

Dates:

Sunday December 21

Registration Deadline

Dec 18

Times:

1:00p-5:00p

Member Price

$100

Non-Member Price

$135

Equipment Fee

$10

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A four hour crash course covering the basic tools of the metal shop. Within the time it would take you to enjoy a leisurely brunch, you'll get hands on experience with cutting and welding. Discover if you have a taste for molten metal.

We will cover introductory metal fabrication techniques as well as tool maintenance. We'll go over welding basics like wire speeds and amperage settings (not to mention proper attire). From there we'll move to the drill press, how to safely clamp your work down, and how to set the proper spindle speeds. We'll talk about the band saw, and correct blade feed and speed settings and then finally cover all the odds and ends of hand tools: cut off wheels, grinders, files, layout instruments, etc.

The focus of this course will be the safety of your work environment, and hands on experience with the tools. Students will leave the class feeling comfortable working in the metal shop.