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Covering the same content as our Basic Carpentry Skills 101 courses, this course serves as a joyful affinity space specifically for genderqueer and non-binary students.
Course Tuition: $0
Material Fees: $90
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This course is the sequel to Basic Carpentry Skills 101! In this class you will use the same tools you used to build your trusty sawhorses but we’ll put those skills towards creating a different project: Cat Shelves!
Course Tuition: $470
Sliding scale: $310-660
Material Fees: $80
A sequel to our Basic Carpentry Skills 101 course, this class provides you with a review of the tools you used to build your trusty sawhorses and time to practice safe tool use while building an elevated planter box.
Course Tuition: $470
Sliding scale: $310-660
Material Fees: $80
Imagine an ever useful household item: the simple serving tray; but, this one was handmade by YOU! Process rough materials using tools like the planer, table saw, and routers to create a functional and fashionable wooden serving tray.
Course Tuition: $470
Sliding scale: $310-660
Material Fees:
$50
At Hammerstone, we believe that dangerous tools should be respected, but not feared nor avoided. This one day skills intensive will familiarize students with the safe use of the table saw through both demonstration and ample hands on experience.
Course Tuition: $270
Sliding scale: $175-380
Material Fees:
$30
Refine your woodworking skills while building a pair of boxes. Use the table saw and miter saw to safely process rough materials and cut miter joints, practice using a variety of jigs, and experiment with several finishes including oil, shellac, milk paint and wax.
Course Tuition: $705
Sliding scale: $465-990
Material Fees:
$50
Learn to apply thinly sliced wood veneer in decorative geometric patterns in this woodworking class. The techniques you learn building a checkerboard can also be used to glue up stable plywood panels with beautiful wood surfaces.
Course Tuition: $470
Sliding scale: $310-660
Material Fees:
$50
This course meets virtually over a series of 9 evenings.
Deepen your understanding of the construction process by designing your own projects. Make that process more efficient by using Computer Aided Design. This course teaches design fundamentals using SketchUp, a 3D modeling program.
Course Tuition: $705
Sliding scale: $465-990
Material Fees:
You will be required to purchase an academic license for $55
You’ve heard the adage: “Electrical wiring is no hobby – hire an electrician.” This phrase is true, but fear of electricity can lead to ignorance about how it works, putting you in more danger. In this class, we teach electricity fundamentals, including when to hire a pro.
Course Tuition: $540
Sliding scale: $350-760
Material Fees:
None
Stringers and risers and treads, oh my! There’s a lot of lingo and math involved in stair construction. We’re here to help you wrap your head around it and learn how to build a beautiful and functional set of stairs, whether it’s for your porch or your grand entry hall.
Course Tuition: $810
Sliding scale: $525-1140
Material Fees:
None
Build a beautiful bookcase while refining your woodworking skills in this 3-day course. Hone your measuring skills, build proficiency on tools including the planer, miter saw, router, and table saw. Learn joinery fundamentals.
Course Tuition: $705
Sliding scale: $465-990
Material Fees:
$50
The best way to enjoy a summer evening, watching a sunset from an Adirondack chair, is more satisfying knowing you built the chair yourself. Learn to use tools safely with us while building this beautiful piece of outdoor furniture.
Course Tuition: $540
Sliding scale: $350-760
Material Fees:
$100
Are you detail oriented (or interested in becoming so)? Kumiko is a delicate Japanese craft traditionally used to create shoji screens. In this course you will refine your hand saw and chisel skills while creating a beautiful asa-no-ha panel.
Course Tuition: $470
Sliding scale: $310-660
Material Fees:
$90
In this 5-day class, students learn the fundamentals of stick framing, the process by which most modern houses are constructed. In this course we frame a tiny house, but the techniques learned can be applied to any structure.
Course Tuition: $1125
Sliding scale: $725-1575
Material Fees:
None
Are you ready to tackle framing your own shed but are intimidated by the roof? Fear no more - this class is for you. From rise over run to plumb and level cuts, we’ll explain it all while framing the roof for our tiny house project.
Course Tuition: $540
Sliding scale: $350-760
Material Fees:
None
Sheathing creates a continuous barrier around your house, keeping weather and wind out, AND it reinforces the structure by creating lateral stability. Learn the theory of drying-in a house, and get hands on practice on this year's tiny house project.
Course Tuition: $675
Sliding scale: $435-945
Material Fees:
None
Windows are an essential part of any structure. They let in natural light, provide ambiance, and make a space feel more open. In this 3-day class, you will learn proper installation techniques while installing windows for our tiny house project.
Course Tuition: $675
Sliding scale: $435-945
Material Fees:
None
Siding is a house's first line of defense against water. This 3-day course covers how to prevent water infiltration and promote drying in your siding system. We’ll look at what factors influence siding choices, including performance, cost, and aesthetics.
Course Tuition: $675
Sliding scale: $435-945
Material Fees:
None
After a house is sheathed, finish carpenters cover rough materials with finish surfaces, and then cover the transitions with trim. Learn professional tricks for how to make your exterior window and corner board trim long lasting and good looking.
Course Tuition: $1125
Sliding scale: $725-1575
Material Fees:
None
Interior trim is where the dividing line between carpenters and woodworkers gets fuzzy. If you’re a rough carpenter looking for more refinement, or a fussy woodworker eager to work on bigger projects, this class is for you.
Course Tuition: $1125
Sliding scale: $725-1575
Material Fees:
None
Do you want to renovate your kitchen? Building cabinets requires some specialized equipment, but if you are willing to put in time and effort, you can build a kitchen to your exact specifications. In this class we build cabinet and drawer boxes for the tiny house kitchen.
Course Tuition: $1125
Sliding scale: $725-1575
Material Fees:
None
Once cabinet carcasses are built, the aesthetic of your kitchen is determined by your doors and drawer fronts. In this class we'll learn to build frame and panel doors and solid drawer fronts which can be used in cabinetry and furniture alike.
Course Tuition: $675
Sliding scale: $435-945
Material Fees:
None
A little plumbing knowledge goes a long way! Learn about the inner workings of your toilet: how a toilet flushes, how to replace a toilet, and the top ten reasons a toilet is leaking (and how to fix it!)
Course Tuition: $70
Sliding scale: $45-100
Material Fees:
$0
Did you know that you can open up your power tool and see what's going on inside? While you might think you need to send your tool off to a shop to be fixed, it's possible to buy replacement parts and fix a lot of things yourself.
Course Tuition: $70
Sliding scale: $45-100
Material Fees:
$0
Carpentry fundamentals taught in this course include tools of the trade, measuring and marking, using hand- and circular- saws, assembly with screws and nails, and understanding wood as a material. Students build a pair of sawhorses.
Course Tuition: $470
Sliding scale: $310-660
Material Fees:
$90