FTW1D_C25 Fundamentals of Traditional Woodworking I Daytime

Name: FTW1D_C25 Fundamentals of Traditional Woodworking I Daytime
Start: 2025-03-10T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-03-14T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Southwest School of Woodworking

March 10 @ 9:00 am - March 14 @ 5:00 pm

$765.00

Jumpstart your woodworking journey!

Our new daytime course packs our popular Fundamentals I class into a fun one week package that lets you concentrate your learning.

This hands-on woodworking course is designed for absolute beginners, or anyone who wants to refresh their fundamental skills and develop a strong foundation in traditional woodworking. It is the first class in our three-part Fundamentals series and is a prerequisite for Fundamentals II.

With a maximum of 8 students and an experienced professional instructor, you will receive personal attention and encouragement in a welcoming environment.

The course provides a thorough introduction to wood technology, hand tool usage, design principles, and the creation of essential joinery.

You will learn by completing real woodworking projects that you will be able to use for years to come.

You will learn:

Workshop safety
Basics of wood properties andwood 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. Beginners welcome.

Tools and Materials: None. All tools and materials provided by the school.

Class Size: Minimum 5, Maximum 8

Tuition: $765

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

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Phoenix, AZ 85007 United States

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