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FTW1D_G25 Fundamentals of Traditional Woodworking I Daytime

July 7 @ 9:00 AM - July 11 @ 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
  • Basic assembly techniques

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.

Raul Ramirez

Meet your Instructor

Raúl has been a professional furniture maker since 1990. A member and former president of the Arizona Association of Fine Woodworkers, and a member of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers, Raúl specializes in custom furniture and antiques restoration, and is particularly interested in traditional hand-tool techniques. He began to teach himself woodworking during the 1970’s while working in the aerospace industry and eventually changed careers to devote himself to the craft. In 2008, with the help of other accomplished woodworkers, he founded the School in order to bring the highest level of woodcraft education to Arizona and to create opportunities for the next generation of woodworkers to learn from some of today’s most respected masters.

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