Woodworking II: Practical Joinery Class

with Scott Roth

*This class has suggested but not required prerequisites. See below for details.

Intro to Woodworking covers essential skills, basic tools, and foundational techniques that are used in a wide range of carpentry projects. We strive to make this class fun, friendly, and an ideal starting place for anyone beginning or continuing their woodcraft journey.

Get comfortable with wood materials, properties, nomenclature, and how to use them. Know the questions to ask when purchasing/selecting wood materials and products. Hands on applications and use of of nails, screws, bolts, pocket screws along with glues to make and assemble sturdy joints: dado joints, butt joints, lap joints, and miter joints. These will utilize hand tools like clamps, power saws, drivers and drills, brad and finish nailers, hammers, and routers that are readily available to borrow from the Denver Tool Library. You will take home finished examples of wood joinery to compliment the knowledge you will gain and aid you in your woodworking journey.

Meet experienced, friendly mentors from the Colorado Woodworkers Guild who will help you bring your projects and ideas to completion outside of class as they help guide you through your in class learning. They will advise on the tools needed, and provide personal hands on help along with expert guidance during and after class.

After taking this class, we encourage you to continue your woodworking education and learn new joints with our Woodworking III: Box Joinery Class.

Prerequisites: No experience required. Woodworking I or similar experience is suggested.
Class Capacity: 7 maximum, 3 minimum
Materials Provided?: Yes
Age Limit: 16+ (Guardian required if under 18. You MUST be 18+ to use Open Workshop Hours)
Partner Ticket Available?: No
Private Class Available?: Yes (info)
Clothing/Equipment Requirements?: Comfortable well fitted clothing, close-toed shoes, put your hair up, and be prepared to get a little dirty.