THE Crafts Center
Wood Classes

For woodshop classes and studio use, participants must be age 18 or older and have health insurance. All wood classes include a pass for access to the woodshop for the current semester.

Workshops do not include a studio pass but workshop participants may purchase a studio pass at the level I price.

The woodshop is available for use without taking a class. More information>

Cancellations: For a refund, the Crafts Center staff must be notified of a cancellation at least 7 days before the class or workshop begins; $10 is non-refundable. If the class or workshop is cancelled by the Crafts Center, you will receive a full refund.

 

Absences: To receive the best experience and get the most out of your class, attendance at all classes is important as there are no provisions for make-up sessions for missed classes.

For NCSU Students Only - Making the Longboard Skateboard Deck, Wood you like to Clay a game of Chess?, and Beat the Heat: Session B. Find all the details on the NCSU Students Only page & view more classes especially for NC State Students.

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HOW TO USE WOODSHOP MACHINES AND HANDTOOLS

Instructor: Evan Lightner


Interested in woodworking and have never been exposed to the big machines, tools and processes?  Students in this introductory hands-on class will explore the craft of woodworking as they work to make a contemporary floating top table suitable for use in any residence hall room.


Wednesday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning May 22

 

Supply fee
$28


Class fee
I = $49
II = $88
III = $98

PROJECTS IN WOOD woodworker
Instructors: Evan Lightner and George Thomas  

 
After completing the introductory woodworking class, are you eager to get started on your first major woodworking project? This hands-on intermediate class is for those with basic woodworking skills who wish to complete a project from a plan and materials of their own choosing. Following the first night of discussion to get you going, this class will be all about shop time aimed at completing your project!              

     

Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning May 21

 

Prerequisites: Completion of an introductory woodworking class with basic woodworking skills

 

Class fee
I = $49
II = $88
III = $98

WOODTURNING: BOWLSimage of wood bowl being turned on a lathe
Instructor: Bill Wallace

 

Unlike many woodworking projects that take days and even weeks to accomplish, artful bowls made of wood can be turned in a relatively short amount of time. Students in this class will use rough blanks of maple and poplar to explore tools, techniques, and the pleasures of bowl turning. The supply fee includes plenty of wood and lathe tools for use during class and studio. Plan to turn between classes.


Tuesday evenings for 4 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning June 11

 

Prerequisites: Completion of an introductory woodworking class with basic woodworking skills

 

Supply fee
$21


Class fee
I = $33
II = $59
III = $65

For NCSU Students Only - Making the Longboard Skateboard Deck, Wood you like to Clay a game of Chess?, and Beat the Heat: Session B. Find all the details on the NCSU Students Only page & view more classes especially for NC State Students.

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CRAFTS CENTER INFORMATION: 919.515.2457