Take the time to create the project of your dreams, or just start learning the tools of the trade. At the Woodworking Studio you can make ultra-utilitarian art like a beautiful chair, or you can try carving intricate figurines. Our woodshop supervisor will help you feel comfortable and safe taking on any project. If you don’t already have experience with woodworking our workshops are the perfect opportunity to learn your way around the studio.
- 10” table saws
- 24” planer
- 10” jointer Surface sander
- 15” bandsaw
- 3”x36” lathe
- Slot mortise
- Square chisel mortise
- Belt/disk sander
- Spindle sander
- Drill press
- Router table
- Various hand tools
Studio Hours
Open Studio Hours (Tool Room with Technician)*:
The Craft Center will be closed September 2-September 24. The Craft Center will reopen for Fall Term on September 25.
Monday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Saturday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Saturday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Open Studio Hours (Bench Room/No Technician)*:
The Craft Center will be closed September 2-September 24. The Craft Center will reopen for Fall Term on September 25.
Monday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: Closed
*Hours are subject to change and may vary from week to week.
Orientation Schedule:
Signups for the Woodshop Orientation are below. An orientation must be completed before your first visit in order to use the studio. Orientations are only available during Week 2, 3, and 4 of the term.
Experience is required to complete an orientation.
Orientation Registration
Studio Orientation is required for all new studio users not registered for a workshop to become acquainted with studio policies and space usage. Users must have prior experience to take this orientation. Prior experience is defined as workshop or class experience within the past 2 years and a full understanding of the studio processes from beginning to end.
Workshops
Continuing Woodworking
Student Price: $240.00Non-student Price: $280.00
Instructor: Pat Greenwell
- Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
- Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
- Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
- Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
- Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
- Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
- Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Continue building your woodworking skills. Instruction includes basic wood properties, project staging, tool use, and an overview of finishing techniques. Previous projects that students have made in this workshop include small bookshelves and tables, wooden boxes, and picture frames.
Please be prepared to purchase materials for projects. No experience necessary. Workshop registration is for all dates listed. Please plan to attend all sessions. This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Shaker Tables (Beginning Woodworking)
Student Price: $240.00Non-student Price: $280.00
Instructor: Terrence Heldreth
- Friday, October 6, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Friday, October 13, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Friday, October 20, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Friday, October 27, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Friday, November 3, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Friday, November 10, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Friday, November 17, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Friday, November 24, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Friday, December 1, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Construct a small side or end table in the elegant Shaker style while learning basic woodworking skills. The workshop will cover design, wood properties, joinery, and hand and power tool use. There will be no workshop meeting on October 31st.
Please be prepared to purchase some materials for projects. This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. No experience necessary. Workshop registration is for seven sessions; there will be no meetings on November 10th and November 24th due to holidays. Please plan to attend all sessions. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Build a Birdhouse A
Student Price: $35.00Non-student Price: $45.00
Instructor: David Wagner
- Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
This is a fast and fun "garage project" that you can repeat at home. Learn to measure, cut, assemble, and finish the parts for a simple yet elegant birdhouse to hang in your yard, on your balcony, or in your home as a fun decoration! We will discuss how to apply the same methods on your own with a few simple hand tools.
Materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Intro to Woodturning A
Student Price: $70.00Non-student Price: $85.00
Instructor: Henry Gipson
- Monday, October 16, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Monday, October 23, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
In this two day workshop, we'll examine the fundamentals of woodturning on a benchtop lathe. We'll work on a spindle-turned honey dipper and a small cup, covering the fundamentals of safety, machine setup, tool use, and finishing.
No experience necessary. Materials included for each project. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Cutting Boards A
Student Price: $75.00Non-student Price: $90.00
Instructor: Walker Meyer
- Monday, October 30, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Monday, November 6, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Participants in this workshop will assemble a simple strip cutting board from a variety of woods. This is a great workshop for beginners to woodworking. Participants will learn basic functions of the table saw, and how to glue, sand, and finish their cutting boards.
Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Intro to Woodturning B
Student Price: $70.00Non-student Price: $85.00
Instructor: Henry Gipson
- Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
In this two day workshop, we'll examine the fundamentals of woodturning on a benchtop lathe. We'll work on a spindle-turned honey dipper and a small cup, covering the fundamentals of safety, machine setup, tool use, and finishing.
No experience necessary. Materials included for each project. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Cutting Boards B
Student Price: $75.00Non-student Price: $90.00
Instructor: Walker Meyer
- Monday, November 13, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Monday, November 20, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Participants in this workshop will assemble a simple strip cutting board from a variety of woods. This is a great workshop for beginners to woodworking. Participants will learn basic functions of the table saw, and how to glue, sand, and finish their cutting boards.
Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings.This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Build a Birdhouse B
Student Price: $35.00Non-student Price: $45.00
Instructor: David Wagner
- Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
This is a fast and fun "garage project" that you can repeat at home. Learn to measure, cut, assemble, and finish the parts for a simple yet elegant birdhouse to hang in your yard, on your balcony, or in your home as a fun decoration! We will discuss how to apply the same methods on your own with a few simple hand tools.
Materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.