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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, Woodturning Bootcamp, A Bright Idea! and Crafting in the Afternoon: Sessions E & F. Find all the details on the NCSU Students Only page & view more classes especially for NC State Students.
PROJECTS IN WOOD 
Instructors: Section A - Evan Lightner; Section B - Tim Bevacqua
After completing the introductory woodworking class, are you eager to get started on your next woodworking project? From a plan and materials of your own choosing, discussion on the first night is aimed at getting you going. From there, this class will be all hands-on requiring possible work time outside of class to complete your project. Expect to spend $20 - $75 for materials depending on choice of project and wood used.
Section A: The choice of project in this class is all yours, be it a desk, bed table, or any other project that will push you to grow skill!
Wednesday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning
August 28
Section B: Boxes – no cabinets with drawers, the focus for this class will be on making boxes. Think jewelry boxes, storage boxes or even a chest to hold blankets!
Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning
October 15
Prerequisites: Completion of an introductory woodworking class with basic woodworking skills
Class fee
I = $49
II = $88
III = $98
WOODTURNING
Instructors: Bill & Jim Wallace
Turn wooden bowls and spindles! In this introductory class, students will have the opportunity to explore the very different experiences found in turning the side grain of a spindle and the end grain found in making a bowl. The supply fee includes plenty of wood and use of lathe tools during class and studio.
Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning August 27 (skip Sept.17)
Prerequisites: Completion of an introductory woodworking class with basic woodworking skills
Supply fee
$26
Class fee
I = $49
II = $88
III = $98
HOW TO USE WOODSHOP MACHINES AND HANDTOOLS
Instructor: Evan Lightner
Interested in woodworking and have never been exposed to the larger machines, tools and processes? Students in this introductory hands-on class will learn the skill sets of machine woodworking while constructing a floating top table suitable for use at home or in any residence hall room.
Section A: Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning September 3
Section B: Wednesday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning
October 16
Supply fee
$28
Class fee
I = $49
II = $88
III = $98
MAKING THE SHAKER DOCUMENT BOX 
Instructor: David Trueblood
Simple hand-cut joinery is the hallmark of traditional furniture. Students in this class will learn to layout, cut, and fit dovetail joints while working to make this traditional storage box. The lid also offers the opportunity to study the breadboard joint and its many uses in woodworking. This is a great opportunity to prepare for Projects in Wood-Boxes that is being offered later in the semester. Expect a supply fee of $10-$26 depending on whether your box is made of pine, cherry or walnut.
Saturday mornings for 6 weeks, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, beginning September 7 (skip Oct. 12)
Prerequisite: Completion of an introductory woodworking class with basic woodworking skills
Supply fee
$15
Class fee (includes a studio pass for the semester)
I = $49
II = $88
III = $98
MARQUETRY (Workshop)
Instructor: Beth Woody
No experience needed! Have you ever wanted to make the lovely imagery or floral inserts used in fine furniture and intricately detailed pictures? You can! Not only will students in this hands-on workshop learn the history of this ancient art form, they will also learn to cut veneer with hand-operated fret saws and knives while creating their own beautiful marquetry picture. A $25 materials fee payable to the instructor at the end of the workshop covers veneer and use of all tools needed to complete one picture. Additional supplies will be available for purchase.
Saturday & Sunday, September 28 & 29, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Class fee
I = $44
II = $78
III = $87
For NCSU Students Only - Making the Longboard Skateboard Deck, Woodturning Bootcamp, A Bright Idea! and Crafting in the Afternoon: Sessions E & F. Find all the details on the NCSU Students Only page & view more classes especially for NC State Students.
CRAFTS CENTER INFORMATION: 919.515.2457