Woodworking Workshop - Hopkins Center

The Woodworking Shop offers a rare opportunity for beginners to learn woodworking from professional craftspeople.

The Woodworking Shop is located downstairs in the Hopkins Center, across from the Paddock Music Library. The shop offers instruction in all aspects of woodworking including furniture design, cabinetmaking,wood turning and carving. You'll find extensive tools and machinery, a finishing room equipped with a spray booth and a studio for matting and framing photos, prints, posters, and drawings. There is also an extensive library with texts and periodicals relating to furniture design and construction as well as general issues in the history of design.

Students of all levels of experience are encouraged to try out the shop. You could build a set of shelves, a desk, or perhaps a cabinet for your video, TV and audio systems. Studio Art students might want to build canvas stretchers; engineering students might need to construct models or prototypes. Woodshop instructors are always available to help you with all aspects of your work. No prior experience is necessary. Beginners are welcome.

Woodworking Orientation Sessions

Attendance at one orientation session will provide an introduction to the safe use of major power tools and will certify students to use the Woodworking Shop. Register at the Hopkins Center Box Office. Fee: $5.00

Thursday September 24 2:00 pm
Thursday September 24 6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30 2:00 pm
Wednesday September 30 6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6 6:00 pm
Monday October 12 6:00 pm
Tuesday October 27 6:00 pm

Regular Shop users should note the dates and times on the Orientation Schedule as the shop will be closed to regular use during scheduled Thursday and Wednesday orientation sessions.

Fall Term 2009 hours:

Tuesday & Friday 1 pm to 5 pm
Wednesday and Thursday 1 pm to 9 pm
Saturday 9 am to noon & 1 pm to 5 pm

Fees:

Students: $10/term; $25/year
Faculty: $40/term; $100/year

Special Classes

Perfect first projects for beginners.
Sign up in the Woodshop, Room 62, The Hop

Laminate a Long Board - with Greg Elder students will cut and prepare birch plies and synthetic materials, and use vacuum bagging techniques to make a long board in one of two sessions, either Friday, Oct 16, 6 to 8 pm or Tuesday, Nov 3, 6 to 8 pm. Cost: $30.00 includes materials.

Build a Bookcase - with Dudley Whitney students will choose from among a variety of simple designs and learn basic woodworking and finishing skills to complete a useful piece of furniture in two Tuesday sessions, 6 - 9 pm, Oct 13 & 20. Cost: $30.00 includes materials.

Build a Small Side Table - with Michael Wilson students will prepare lumber, cut joints, assemble, and finish an elegant yet simple side table in three Friday sessions, 5:30 to 8:30 pm, Oct 30, Nov 6, & Nov 134, 11, & 18. Cost: $30.00 includes materials.