About

How you start on a woodworking project can make all the difference in how it turns out. Fail to figure out construction details beforehand, and some pieces can wind up too short. Or skip some wood-preparation steps, and all the joinery you later work to create can wind up sloppy.

This three-evening class will help you get started on your woodworking projects in a way that helps ensure good results. You will learn how to:

• develop a design and draw it on paper in a way that helps you work out construction details.
• create a cut list and use it to estimate materials you need.
• prepare wood so that it is foursquare, with sides that are flat, parallel with opposite sides, and at right angles to one another.
• mill that prepared wood to lengths needed for a project.

Details:

• Open to students 14+ years old. Beginners are welcome.
• Tuition assistance is available. Click here to apply.
• BARN is practicing safety measures for the health and well-being of all participants, in accordance with state and CDC guidelines. BARN safety policies are here.
  
• You must wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.