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Intro to Woodworking: 101

$175.00

Learn Woodworking through Project-based learning – and walk away with your own hand-made tool box that you built!

Students will be learning the fundamentals of woodworking in our Hurricane Road workshop with an emphasis on safety.  Discussions will cover wood varieties, joining techniques, reading and interpreting building plans, materials, safe tool use and the overall woodworking process.  Hands-on activities provides students a solid introduction to Woodworking, learning a variety of woodworking skills & tools including hand-cutting rabbet joints, cutting and shaping curves, working with hand saw, power saws and more. No prior experience necessary.

Students will be making and leaving with a pine tool box. 

Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and must have the ability to work independently and manage dangerous equipment, as well as the ability to follow complex directions and safety measures. Please see below for dress code and other pertinent information

Sunday May 3, 10 – 5pm

Sunday June 28, 10 – 5pm

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Description

This open-to-all** course allows students the chance to become familiar with the tools and process of woodworking in a supportive, relaxed, hands-on environment.  All levels welcome, no prior experience necessary.

Our workshop is located at the Elm Farm, 149 Hurricane Road, West Keene. The best way to find us, and avoid confusion, is to put the address directly into your GPS (verify it’s taking you to Keene, not Westmoreland or Langdon) and then look for a large white timber-frame barn with green trim.  We are located between Felt Road and Hasting Ave.  
This class takes place in our Workshop in the front part of the barn that faces the street.  Please park on the side of the barn along the driveway, once that area is full you may park on the lawn, nose in toward the tree line.  Please be conscientious of the other students needing space, so park orderly to allow other vehicles the space to park next to you.  
 THIS IS A HNADS ON CLASS, PLEASE DRESS FOR PARTICIPATION Wear works clothes: sturdy pants, sturdy shoes (no crocs or flip flops allowed) no dangling hoodie ties, no big bracelets or loose scarves, if you have long hair be prepared to pull it back.  We encourage you to bring your own PPE if you have it, however this is not required, we will have everything available. Coffee, tea and light snacks will be provided.  Bring a lunch as we will stop down for 40 minutes to eat. We recommend bringing a refillable coffee cup and water bottle.
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Students will have the opportunity to work with:

Hand-tools including western and Japanese hand saws, chisels, fastening tools

Power Tools including jigsaw, circular saw, radial arm saw, table saw and dado blades, band saw and drill press

This class will break for a half-hour lunch, so be sure to bring a bag lunch!

Takes place at 149 Hurricane Road, West Keene, NH, 10-5pm

 

**Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and must have the ability to work independently and manage dangerous equipment, as well as the ability to follow complex directions and safety measures. 

Additional information

Dates May 3, 2026, June 28, 2026

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