Wood Shop 101

Schedule

Mon, 11 Sep, 2023 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Artisan's Asylum | Boston, MA

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In this class, beginners will learn how to use power and hand tools to complete their projects safely and be introduced to the Wood Shop.
About this Event

Multisession Duration: 5 hrs completed over 2 days. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in the multisession. Scroll down to reference the Agenda page to indicate which ticket to purchase for that session!
Class Description

This is an introductory course in woodshop machinery. Beginners will learn how to safely use power and hand tools to complete their projects. Participants will learn how to choose fasteners, select appropriate wood, and cut and shape it to suit their needs.

The materials fee for this class is $25. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo.

*This class includes Tool Testing on the following tools:


Stationary Sanders: Oscillating Spindle Sander, Disk Sander, Long Edge Belt Sander, Drum Sander, Miter Saw, Panel Saw, Circular Saw, Jig Saw, Biscuit Joiner, Drill Presses, and scroll saw.
Learning Objectives
  • Selecting wood for a project
  • Understanding the materials
  • Choosing fasteners
  • Drilling holes
  • Cutting wood
  • Shaping and sanding
  • Dust collection duties and shop etiquette

Instructor - Salvatore Mancini

Salvatore Mancini is a custom fabricator producing custom furniture and interior designs. He works primarily in wood using traditional techniques as well as digital fabrication. He got his start creating sets for theater productions and was inspired to pursue woodworking after restoring a wooden view camera.


Target Audience

Wood Shop beginners and folks who are curious about Artisans Asylum's Wood Shop. Students who are 16 years or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.


Your Ticket Includes
  • Wood, fastenders and glue.
  • Access to A2's woodshop and tools.

Class Policies

Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.


March 21st Session

πŸ•‘: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
March 21 (1st class - start date)
πŸ•‘: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
March 22 (2nd class - final date)
April 4th Session

πŸ•‘: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
April 4 (1st class - start date)
πŸ•‘: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
April 5 (2nd class - final date)
May 16th Session

πŸ•‘: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
May 16th
πŸ•‘: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
May 17th
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Artisan's Asylum, 96 Holton Street, Boston, United States

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