FTW100K24 Fundamentals of Traditional Woodworking I

Name: FTW100K24 Fundamentals of Traditional Woodworking I
Start: 2024-11-04T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-11-27T21:00:00-07:00
Location: Southwest School of Woodworking

November 4 @ 6:00 pm - November 27 @ 9:00 pm

$732.00

Fundamentals I
Hand Tool Essentials

This hands-on course is designed for beginners in woodworking or woodworkers with a little experience who want a strong foundation in using hand tools effectively.

This class will welcome you to the wonderful world of woodworking, with an emphasis on craftsmanship and traditional hand tool woodworking.

It serves as the initial class in the three-part Fundamentals series and is a prerequisite for Fundamentals II.

The course begins with an introduction to wood technology, hand tool usage, design principles, and the creation of essential joinery. Throughout the course, you will learn the following:

Workshop safety
Basics of wood properties and understanding wood movement
Proper use and maintenance of fundamental hand tools, such as planes and chisels
Techniques for sharpening edge tools
Measuring and marking out materials
Introduction to basic joinery methods, including:
through-dovetails, half-blind dovetails
half-lap joints, and
mortise and tenon joints.

Prerequisite: None. Designed for beginners.

Tools required: None. The school will provide all tools and materials.

Tuition: $732

Schedule:
The course consists of evening classes held over a period of four weeks, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. In total, you will receive 33 hours of instruction, with additional shop time available as needed to work on exercises.

Scheduling note: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there is no class on Nov. 28. If needed, we may add a class session (at no additional cost) on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Class Size: Minimum 5, Maximum 8

Please read and understand our Refund and Cancellation policies. By making payment you acknowledge that you have read and understood these policies.

Please note: If you are paying by cash or check, your registration is not complete until payment is received.

Safety

Eye, hearing and dust protection are required in the machine room or when operating machines in the bench room.

Long sleeves and loose-fitting clothing are not allowed around the power equipment. Long hair must be pulled back and secured.

Closed-toe shoes are required. Open-toed shoes or sandals are not allowed.

COVID Policy: Masks are optional, however, if you are exhibiting symptoms of any contagious illness or if you have had a positive test for COVID or influenza within the past 5 days, please notify the school and do not attend class.

Thank you for your understanding.

Meet your Instructor

David Fleming learned basic carpentry as a matter of necessity while living for many years remote northwest Alaska for many years. In the 1980’s, he discovered the work of woodworking icon James Krenov, and spent two years studying with Krenov at the renowned Fine Woodworking program at California’s College of the Redwoods. David relocated to Scottsdale, AZ in 1993 and has made furniture there ever since. An expert in hand tool use, he has taught Krenov-inspired woodworking techniques to small classes and groups since 2009. Visit www.dfcabinetmaker.com

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Southwest School of Woodworking

621 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007 United States

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