Woodworking for Women | Bandsaw Box
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Create a unique Bandsaw Box!
September 7, 9am-4pm
Bandsaw boxes are beginner-friendly and have a variety of uses. Once you make one you can make many!
In this one-day workshop, students will create a box made from a single block of wood using the bandsaw. We will cover shop safety and methods for cutting and gluing your box. Students will also learn sanding best practices and how to achieve a perfect finish using beeswax.
We welcome all makers, from beginners to advanced.
Materials are provided. We recommend students bring your own eye protection, ear protection & apron. Aprons for sale here.
No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. Students are welcome to bring a lunch or snack for a short break mid-class.
ABOUT WOODWORKING FOR WOMEN & NON-BINARY
The Woodworking for Women class series is designed to empower women & nonbinary individuals in a supportive and educational woodshop environment which is predominantly a male-dominated space. In this series, most workshops and classes are project-based. The series covers the properties of wood, machine safety, and techniques on various tools and machines. Most classes also introduce various machines, sanding, glue-up methods, and finish techniques for finishing your project. Choose from a variety of classes and projects to develop your skills.
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