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For woodshop classes and studio use, participants must be 18 and have health insurance.
All wood classes include a pass for access to the woodshop for the current semester. 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 a Longboard Skateboard Deck, A Game of Chess, Anyone?, and a one-day Woodturning class offered as part of our special Summer Craft Retreat. Find all the details on the NCSU Students Only page & view more classes especially for NC State Students.
HOW TO USE WOODSHOP MACHINES AND HANDTOOLS
Instructor: George Thomas
Interested in woodworking and have never been exposed to the big machines, tools and processes? Students in this introductory hands-on class will be introduced to 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 23
(This class is now FULL. Call us to be added to the waitlist - don't send any payment)
Supply fee
$28
Class fee
I = $49
II = $88
III = $98
JOINTS IN WOOD 
Instructor: David Trueblood
For every connection in wood, a joint is carefully chosen and executed in order to maximize function and visual beauty. In this class, students will learn to layout, cut, and fit a variety of joints used in furniture making. Hand-cut joinery rooted in both Asian and European cultures will be explored. Emphasis will be on process rather than the completion of a project.
Saturday mornings for 4 weeks, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, beginning
June 2
Prerequisites: Completion of an introductory woodworking class with
basic woodworking skills
Supply Fee
$10
Class fee
I = $33
II = $59
III = $65
FOR THE GARDEN 
Instructor: Michael Gallagher
Brighten up your garden spot or patio! From dimensioned construction grade lumber and using simple woodworking technique, reinforce your understanding of the craft while making furniture or sculpture for outdoor use. Using your own plans and choice of wood, much of the class time will be in the shop making your project.
Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning June 12 (skip July 3)
Prerequisites: Completion of an introductory woodworking class with basic woodworking skills
Class fee
I = $49
II = $88
III = $98
WOODTURNING 
Instructor: Bill Wallace
Put a lathe tool to a spinning piece of wood and you will surely be drawn to the craft of woodturning. Students in this class will explore both spindle and the end grain turning found in bowls. The supply fee includes plenty of wood and lathe tools for use during class and studio. Plan to turn between classes.
Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning June 12
Prerequisites: Completion of an introductory woodworking class with basic woodworking skills
Supply fee
$25
Class fee
I = $49
II = $88
III = $98
For NCSU Students Only - Making a Longboard Skateboard Deck, A Game of Chess, Anyone?, and a one-day Woodturning class offered as part of our special Summer Craft Retreat. Find all the details on the NCSU Students Only page & view more classes especially for NC State Students.
CRAFTS CENTER INFORMATION: 919.515.2457