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Woodworking Basics: Project Planning

Learn how to take a project from an idea to a well-developed plan that's ready for building.

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Woodworking Basics: Project Planning

Woodworking Basics: Project Planning

Learn how to take a project from an idea to a well-developed plan that's ready for building.

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See the steps an experienced furniture maker goes through before he's ready to build a project. Then, with his guidance,  go through those steps on a project of your choice.

Day 1: View examples of the instructor's work and discuss the design steps that went into them. Learn how to go from a sketch to a detailed, scaled drawing. Using a simple class project, go through these steps yourself.

Day 2: Bring a sketch of the project you want to build. In class, develop a scaled drawing that includes joinery details so you can develop a parts list and the steps needed to build the piece.

Details

  • If possible, come to class with an idea for one piece of furniture you want to build (not required).
  • A $79 materials fee covers the cost of key drawing tools and a drawing board, which you will take home after the class so you can use them for future projects. Included:
  • 24-inch-square drawing board
  • 24-inch T square
  • Pencils, eraser, eraser shield, etc.
  • Two 12-inch triangles with angles of 30, 60, 45 and 90 degrees.
  • Architect's scale
  • Drafting compass
  • Extra sheets of 19"X24" layout bond paper

Prerequisites

This class has no prerequisites but keep your skill level in mind when you select a project to plan.

Class Policies

  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.

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