Introduction to Woodworking
NC1059-01
Start Date
09/14
Time
9am–12noon
Room
DMC DMC 004 Woodshop
End Date
10/26
Meeting Day
Saturdays
Credits
0
Beginners are welcome to join this introduction to machine woodworking and shop safety in MassArt’s well-equipped woodshop. Build confidence with woodworking equipment and gain a deeper understanding of the science of wood as a material. Practice working with technical drawings and build hands-on experience with the chop saw, bandsaw, jointer, table saw, router, drill press, hand drills, and power sanders. Students mill rough lumber and cut joinery to make a cherry serving tray with brass hardware.
Please bring your own safety glasses. All other tools and materials are provided.
Attendance is important. Please be prepared to attend all class meetings and safety demos. There are no make-up classes.
Notes about safety:
Wear close-toed shoes or boots.
Tie long hair back.
No loose, dangly clothes like drawstrings, scarves, loose sleeves, etc.
Please leave all jewelry at home.
This class qualifies as a prerequisite for Furniture 1.
Please note: The dates for this class have changed from Sept 7 start to September 14th.
Class will end one week later on October 26th.
This class meets in person on campus at MassArt.
Interested in Studio Arts? This class is part of the Studio Arts Certificate!
If you are looking to take a deep dive into furniture making, consider the Furniture Design Certificate. Learn more about the program here.
This class is not available.
Heather Dawson
Heather Dawson is a working furniture designer, journeyman cabinetmaker, woodworking instructor and alumna of the Certificate in Furniture Design, Massachusetts College of Art and Design and North Bennet Street School, Boston, MA.