Have you attended a class at Gorge MakerSpace, or do you have reliable skills already? Come join us at Open Shop!

If you don’t yet have the skills to work independently in the shop, book a class first!

All Open Shop times can now be booked through our Open Shop page below.

Precise joinery requires precise measurement and marking. In this class we will use hardware kits to produce a marking knife and a marking gauge to be used in marking and layout for joinery. Taught by Eamon Stack.

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Rout all about it! Get to know this very capable tool with a couple easy projects. We'll practice a few skills and make some signs to take home. Taught by Jared Wolf.

Monday, November 25th (FULL!)
5:30-8:30pm

$80
Ages 15+

Give a friend a photo this holiday season, but this time in a frame you made yourself! This is primarily a table saw class, but with a focus on this fun and functional take-home project. Wood and some glass provided. Taught by Jared Wolf.

Monday, December 2nd (FULL!)
5:30-8:30pm

$80
Ages 15+

During this four session class, you will be introduced to the lathe, tools, and accessories used in woodturning. You will learn how to select and prepare the wood, mount it on the lathe, and use various tools to shape, sand, and finish your piece. Great for beginners or those who need a refresher. Taught by Lacey Spray.

This series has already begun. Contact us for future classes like this one.

Make some simple gifts for the youngsters in your life - we’ll learn the tools and techniques for making wooden toys that walk, roll or puzzle-piece together. Taught by Jared Wolf.

Monday, December 9th
5:30-8:30pm

$65
Ages 12+

Use an array of reclaimed and new materials to build a simple farmhouse bench for your home or front porch. We’ll learn to safely use the chop saw, band saw, drills and drivers to put it all together.

Monday, January 6th
5:30-8:30pm

$80
Ages 15+

These classes prioritize a fun and supportive environment, and are primarily for women. Taught by Lacey Spray.

The band saw is a tool with a thousand uses - and a great introduction to safe saw practices. Learn to make a bandsaw box with lots of character!

Tuesday, January 14th
9am-12pm

$80
Ages 15+

Need a new spot for your tea, or your silverware? Come learn the versatility of the table saw in this divided boxes class! We’ll do a deep dive into the many types of cuts and creations possible on the table saw. Taught by Jared Wolf.

Monday, January 27th
5:30-8:30pm

$80
Ages 15+

These classes prioritize a fun and supportive environment, and are primarily for women. Taught by Lacey Spray.

Step up your bandsaw game with some more complex projects. For students already proficient on the bandsaw.

Tuesday, January 28th
9am-12pm

$80
Ages 15+

Try your hand at using a hammer and forge and shaping hot steel in this intro level blacksmithing class. We’ll cover the basics of tool use, safety, and technique - and we’ll make some cool things to bring home! Taught by Jared Wolf.

Monday, February 3rd
5:30-8:30pm

$80
Ages 15+

Learn some new tools as we create playful shapes for your kitchen. A nice breadboard makes a great gift, and will add character to any dinner party spread! At the end of the class, you will have a unique wooden piece to take home and show off to your friends and family. Taught by Jared Wolf

Monday, February 10th
5:30-8:30pm

$80
Ages 15+

Every shop needs a mallet (or 4)! We will be making a hardwood mallet start to finish, with a provided assortment of wood. Contact me in advance to request a species or to bring your own. Tools used: table saw, bandsaw, chisels, sandpaper. Taught by Eamon Stack.

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We’ll use an array of reclaimed and new materials to make some beautiful pieces for your home. You’ll learn how to safely use the chop saw, drills, drivers and nailers to put it all together! Taught by Jared Wolf

Monday, March 10th
5:30-8:30pm

$80
Ages 15+

These classes prioritize a fun and supportive environment, and are primarily for women.

Router / Dremel / Belt Sander / Drill Press

Learn the ins and outs of these very fun tools. The router will allow your projects to take on some flair, and open up worlds of possibilities. Wood provided.

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Let’s build a box! Boxes find usefulness throughout our lives as gifts, storage, or art. We will be making a mitered box with the option of decorative splines or laser engraving. Taught by Eamon Stack.

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Take one or take them all - come learn your way around the shop and explore some of what’s possible with the right tools. These classes prioritize a fun and supportive environment, and are primarily for women.

A staple in most wood shops, the Miter saw is an easy and quick tool for cutting angles and square end cuts. Many projects take shape once you master the miter saw.

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There are countless projects at your fingertips in the woodshop, but sometimes we don’t know where to start. In this 3-hour class, we’ll teach safe operation of many of the shop’s most powerful tools, and then you’ll be free to get creative. Projects may require Open Shop attendance to finish. Taught by Jared Wolf
Ages 15+

This class is complete, contact us for future classes like this one.

Take one or take them all - come learn your way around the shop and explore some of what’s possible with the right tools. These classes prioritize a fun and supportive environment, and are primarily for women.

Come learn the versatility of the table saw in this frame class! We’ll do a deep dive into the many types of cuts and creations possible on the table saw; ripping wood, using the sled and dado cuts.

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Welcome to the world of green woodworking! In this class we will discuss how to carve a wooden eating spoon from a tree. I will demonstrate roughing out a spoon blank with an axe, then we’ll get started learning knife grips, safety and carving techniques. This class will open up a new world of working with wood! Taught by Steven Antholis

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From furniture to cabinetry to timber frames, the right wood joints hold our lives together everyday! In this class we’ll learn all about different types of wood joinery, and practice cutting some ourselves. Taught by Jared Wolf

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This class series is for serious woodworkers! We’ll spend four evenings together, designing, building and finishing a furniture project of your choosing. We’ll work together in the lead-up to the class to decide on projects and choose wood species. Some Open Studio time may be required to finish. Taught by Matt Adams

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Learn how to safely use a table saw, miter saw and router in a supportive and encouraging environment, while making these versatile and handy storage boxes.

Taught by Lacey Spray,

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Learn to use four of the most fundamental and versatile power tools in the shop: miter saw, table saw, jointer and planer. Apply your new skills to build a project of your choice: a river chair, folding table, box or shelf. This class is well-suited for beginner woodworkers wanting to gain solid foundational skills and understanding. No experience necessary. Taught by Sean Waterman.

This is a three-week series of evening classes.

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You can have your butter and spread it too! Learn to carve a butter spreader from a tree! In this class we will discuss wood grain and orientation, why we carve with green wood, knife skills and design. Each student will get a roughed-out blank to carve their spreader from and be spreading in no time!

Taught by Steven Antholis.

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Intro to Woodworking class with a focus on FUN projects - we’ll have supplies for you to design, build, and decorate a game set for either Kubb or Cornhole.

Ages 15+

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Let’s get your Spring planting going with a little cedar garden box! In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to construct your own garden box from scratch using simple tools and provided materials and instruction to build your very own 24”x48” garden box. All you need are soil and plants!

Ages 15+

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Take your skills to the next level with this Shop Stool! This project turns a single 2x10 into a classy stool with a foot rest. This stool is all glue joints, requires no fasteners, and leaves plenty of room for customization.

Legs are attached to the seat with mortise and tenon joints, and leg bracing can be accomplished with half-laps or mortise and tenon depending on maker preference and experience. Ages 15+

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Make a cute thing for outside your front door! Reclaimed and rustic or crisp and new, we’ll have wood here to match your style. Together the class will learn how to use a few different saws and nailers, drills, drivers, stains and finishes.

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Learn to carve a simple spoon with knives! Each student will be given a spoon blank of green wood (freshly cut) to carve. We will discuss knife grips, safety and technique with a straight knife and a hook knife. This spoon is great for tea, jam, honey, stirring and scooping in jars. Gain a new lens on working with wood!

Ages 12+

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