Woodworking for Everyone - Handcrafted Hardwood Keepsake Box

Created for anyone who's ever wanted to try woodworking in a supportive, welcoming environment, this hands-on introductory class will guide you through building a handcrafted hardwood keepsake box while learning foundations of modern woodworking. Rather than focusing on either hand tools or power tools alone, you'll discover how today's woodworkers combine both, choosing the right tool for each task to work accurately, efficiently, and safely.
As you build your project, you'll learn essential woodworking skills including measuring and layout, cutting, joinery, drilling, assembly, sanding, and finishing. You'll also discover how simple shop-made jigs improve accuracy, simplify complex tasks, and make woodworking more enjoyable. Along the way, we'll explore why wood behaves the way it does, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to fix them when they happen—because every mistake is an opportunity to learn.
Whether you've never stepped into a woodshop or you're looking to build a stronger foundation, you'll leave with a handcrafted keepsake box, practical woodworking skills, and the confidence to continue making things on your own.
Your materials fee includes your wood, finishing products, fasteners, and all other supplies and materials needed to complete your projects.
Students must wear closed-toed shoes and long pants.