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Discover the art of woodworking and unleash your creativity with a variety of hands-on woodworking classes in NYC. Learn the skills and techniques to create beautiful, functional pieces while gaining the satisfaction of working with your hands.

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Introduction to the Scroll Saw

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

Discover the precision and versatility of the scroll saw in this evening class led by experienced woodworker Bill Sterling. Unleash your creativity and learn how to create intricate curves in wood, metal, and more with this unique and powerful tool. Don't miss your chance to master the art of scroll sawing at the Hudson River Maritime Museum.

(20) Beginner 13 and older
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Introduction to the Lathe

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

Discover the secrets of the lathe, the "mother of machine tools," in this evening class taught by an expert woodworker. Learn all about its range of uses and get practical tips for using it safely and effectively. Unleash your creativity and create objects with beautiful radial symmetry.

(20) All levels 13 and older
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Woodworking: Build a Custom Table

Manifesto @ 461 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY

*COVID-19 UPDATE: Hello from Manifesto! All of our in-person workshops + studio sessions are on pause for the time-being; you can 100% still book a workshop and work with us to reschedule your date. For Wedding Invites, Knife-Making + Business Cards - these blocks are for initial design sessions, which we can host virtually. You may request a consultation with us to discuss production of your items. Take care & be safe!  If you're interested...

(5) All levels 18 and older
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$220
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Wood Turning Workshop

WereWares

You will learn about proper bowl & spindle woodturning, in addition to basic woodworking & shop safety. While learning these two distinct forms of turning, students will become familiar with every type of lathe tool, the different types of cuts required to make a finished product, and tool maintenance. All of which are required skills to then take on wood turning outside of this course. At the end of the 2 day course students will...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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$240
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Woodworking for Women, Trans/Non-binary People

Makeville Studio @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

This class covers the same topics as Intro to Woodworking and is open to women-identified, transgender, and non-binary folks. Designed to empower and build community among diverse beginner woodworkers, this five-session class covers: wood physics shop safety and etiquette an introduction to joinery concepts hands-on experience with the most commonly used woodworking machines The project for this class is a small side table featuring half-laps,...

(110) Beginner 18 and older
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$595

5 sessions

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Woodworking for Women #2

Makeville Studio @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

Designed for beginners with little to no woodworking experience, this five-session class covers wood physics, shop safety and etiquette, an introduction to joinery concepts, and hands-on experience with both hand tools and machinery. The project for this class is a small side table with angled legs using half-laps and bridle joints. This course will give you the confidence and knowledge to work safely in the shop on your own projects and/or to move...

(110) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$595

5 sessions

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Wood Turning Boot Camp

Makeville Studio @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to turn! This weekend intensive combines two of most popular lathe classes into a two-day boot camp.  Lathe 101: Intro to Turning A hands-on introduction to the art of turning wood on the lathe, covering lathe setup, operation and safety, carving techniques, and tool sharpening. This class provides a solid foundation for those interested in a range of turning projects, such as furniture parts, tool handles, and many more. Turning Bowls...

(110) Beginner 18 and older
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$595

5 sessions

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Lathe 101: Intro to Turning

Makeville Studio @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

This three-session class is a hands-on introduction to the art of turning wood on the lathe, covering lathe setup, operation and safety, carving techniques, and tool sharpening.  This class provides a solid foundation for those interested in a range of turning projects, such as furniture parts, tool handles, and many more.  All materials and safety equipment provided. Completion of this class allows you to rent open studio time to use...

(110) Beginner 15 and older
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$445

3 sessions

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Woodworking II: Chair

Makeville Studio @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

This 6-week intermediate-level workshop takes you step by step through the typical furniture-making process: design, layout, cutting, joinery, assembly, glue-up and finishing. Working with machines and jigs, you will build a solid hardwood chair.  You will learn two techniques to cut mortise and tenon joinery and use the table saw and router to shape parts. We will focus on machine set up and organization to get accurate, repeatable results. ...

(110) Intermediate 18 and older
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$775

6 sessions

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Woodworking II: Shaker Side Table

Makeville Studio @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

This 7-session intermediate-level workshop takes you step by step through the typical furniture-making process: design, layout, cutting, joinery, assembly, glue-up and finishing. Working with machine and hand tools, you will build a solid hardwood Shaker side table with mortise and tenon joinery, tapered legs and a rabbeted drawer.  Topics covered: Reading design drawings How to make a cut list and estimate materials and cost from a design...

(110) Intermediate 18 and older
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$775

7 sessions

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Table Saw Intensive

Makeville Studio @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

Master the table saw and find out why it is the most loved--and feared--tool in the shop. In this three-session class we will cover essential table saw techniques and safety while doing a fun and practical project: building a hardwood picture frame with keyed miter joinery. In addition to gaining confidence on the table saw, you will learn how to make accurate and repeatable miter cuts and keys with purpose-built jigs, how to set up and use a dado...

(110) All levels 18 and older
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$450

3 sessions

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Routers 101: Cutting Board

Makeville Studio @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to use the most versatile tool in the shop. With a router you can do twenty different types of joinery, create beautiful edge profiles, and make flawless duplicates of furniture parts. But used incorrectly, routers can be at best unpleasant to use and at worst dangerous. In this three-session intensive, you'll get hands-on training using stationary and plunge routers as well as the router table while learning essential router techniques...

(110) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$495

3 sessions

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Woodworking for Women Boot Camp

Makeville Studio @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

Build confidence with tools, learn new skills, and have a great time as you immerse yourself in three of our most popular beginner level woodworking classes for five full days. Intro to Woodworking Designed for beginners with little to no woodworking experience, this five-session class covers wood physics, shop safety and etiquette, an introduction to joinery concepts, and hands-on experience with both hand tools and machinery. The project for this...

(110) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$595

5 sessions

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Studio Hours

Makeville Studio @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

Have you taken a lathe class at Makeville? Are you excited to start on some personal projects but would really love to have an expert on hand for questions, tips and advice as you work? Here's how it works:  come ready to work mostly independently on your project  Alan will have your back for q&a, guidance on techniques and safety, and helpful tips Don't have a project in mind and just want to refresh your skills? No problem--purchase...

(110) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$445

4 sessions

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Design to Reality

Makeville Studio @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

Do you have an idea for your next project but you're not sure where to start? In this 4-hour workshop you will learn how to plan a successful project from start to finish. Using a table as an example project, we'll cover design, budget, timeline, building strategies, jigs and what to expect at the lumber yard. First, you'll brainstorm and sketch some basic table ideas. Then we’ll look at the sketches as a group and select one design, or combine...

(110) All levels 18 and older
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$100
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Holiday Wood Shop - Serving Board

Makeville Studio @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

Make a holiday gift while you learn how to set up and safely operate the miter saw, drill press, band saw, and sanders. This class includes lots of hands-on time with the tools while you make a beautiful hardwood serving board you’ll take home with you. Fun date night! Completion of this class certifies you to rent open studio time to use the miter saw, drill press, band saw, and sanders to work independently on your own projects. Notes: ...

(110) Beginner 18 and older
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$175
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Intro to Woodworking

Makeville Studio @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

Designed for beginners with little to no woodworking experience, this five-session class covers wood physics, shop safety and etiquette, an introduction to joinery concepts, and hands-on experience with the most commonly used woodworking machines. The project for this class is a small side table featuring half-laps, bridle joints, and a round top. The goal of this course is to build a foundation of skills and knowledge so you can work independently...

(110) Beginner 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$595

5 sessions

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Intro to Woodworking Bootcamp

Makeville Studio @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

Our most popular beginner class--5 weeks compressed into 5 days! Designed for beginners with little to no woodworking experience, this five-session class covers wood physics, shop safety and etiquette, an introduction to joinery concepts, and hands-on experience with the most commonly used woodworking machines. The project for this class is a small side table featuring half-laps, bridle joints, and a round top. The goal of this course is to build...

(110) Beginner 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$595

5 sessions

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Turning Bowls on the Lathe

Makeville Studio @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

In this three-session workshop, you'll turn a block of wood into a small wooden bowl while learning the principles of bowl turning, tool selection, and turning techniques. You will also learn lathe operation and safety, how to sharpen lathe tools, and finishing basics. All tools, materials and safety equipment are provided. Completion of this class allows you to rent open studio time to work on your own lathe projects. Please Note: Wear shop-appropriate...

(110) Beginner 18 and older
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$495

3 sessions

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Intro to Hand Tools

Makeville Studio @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

Over the course of four sessions you'll get hands-on training with essential hand tools--back saws, chisels, and planes--while making a classic hardwood mallet with tapered mortise and tenon joinery. You'll also learn how to keep your tools sharp and well-tuned. This class provides a solid foundation of skills and techniques for both small projects and more advanced hand cut joinery for furniture making. All tools and materials are included. ...

(110) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$485

4 sessions

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