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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:
$270 – $590 (read about our sliding scale)
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:
$270 – $590 (read about our sliding scale)
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:
$270 – $590 (read about our sliding scale)
Material Fees:
$50
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:
$320 – $690 (read about our sliding scale)
Material Fees:
None
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:
$160-$345 (read about our sliding scale)
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:
$405 – $855 (read about our sliding scale)
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:
$270 – $590 (read about our sliding scale)
Material Fees:
$50
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:
$405 – $855 (read about our sliding scale)
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:
$405 – $885 (read about our sliding scale)
Material Fees:
You will be required to purchase an academic license for $55
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:
$40-$85 (read about our sliding scale)
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:
$40-$85 (read about our sliding scale)
Material Fees:
$0
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:
$320 – $690 (read about our sliding scale)
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:
$270 – $590 (read about our sliding scale)
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:
$650 – $1400 (read about our sliding scale)
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:
$650 – $1400 (read about our sliding scale)
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:
$390 – $840 (read about our sliding scale)
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:
$650 – $1400 (read about our sliding scale)
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:
$650 – $1400 (read about our sliding scale)
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:
$375 – $825 (read about our sliding scale)
Material Fees:
None
Summary:
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:
$270 – $590 (read about our sliding scale)
Material Fees:
$90
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:
$270 – $590 (read about our sliding scale)
Material Fees:
$90