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    • Wednesday, March 29, 2023
    • Friday, April 07, 2023
    • 4 sessions
    • BARN Woodshop Studio, Class Code:WO032923TL
    • 0
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    Learn how to use hand tools skillfully in this four-session component of BARN's Beginning Woodworking series.

    About this Class

    Once you've taken Orientation to the Woodshop, join us to build a two-compartment tote, handy for storing or carrying silverware, garden tools, or other items. The project was specifically designed to give you experience with the most common hand tools.

    You will learn to use:

    • Measuring and marking tools
    • Crosscut and rip cut hand saws
    • Hand planes
    • Chisels
    • Hand drill (bit and brace)
    • Coping saw

    Details

    • All students must wear a mask to this class.

    • You must wear closed-toe shoes.

    Prerequisites

    Orientation to the Woodshop (multiple sessions are listed on the Woodworking Calendar)

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Tom Leurquin has been a BARN member since its opening and specializes in projects involving hand tools. After taking several hand tool courses at BARN and the Port Townsend School of Woodworking, he fell in love with the intimacy and meditative aspects of working wood by hand. His civil engineering background has helped him achieve a critical eye for detail and precision that enriches the art of hand tool woodworking.

    • Sunday, April 02, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO040223CS
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Learn the basic safety principles of five key tools in the woodworking shop.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Table saw
    • Planers
    • Jointers
    • Chop saw
    • Drill presses

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2, which may be taken before or after this class.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Project

    You will shape a piece of wood using specific studio tools.

    Materials

    All needed materials will be provided.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Charles Sharpe


    • Tuesday, April 04, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO040423CS
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Get checked out on the Woodworking Studio’s major power tools not covered in the Tool Safety Checkout 1 class.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Router and router table
    • Oscillating sander
    • Disc sander
    • Drum sander
    • Edge sander
    • Band saws 
    • Scroll saw

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1, which may be taken before or after this class. See calendar for details.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Charles Sharpe

    • Sunday, April 09, 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (PDT)
    • BARN Wood Shop, Class Code: WO040923JW
    • 6
    Register

    This introduction to our Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding Studio is required for anyone who wants to work in the studio.

    About this Class

    This free orientation covers policies and etiquette in a community workshop, safety, and the studio’s leadership structure.

    The Open Studio experience is discussed as well as what the studio contributes to support members’ learning and project work. 

    Learning opportunities to help the studio run smoothly are provided. Volunteer jobs range from serving as safety monitors, assisting on community service projects, and helping on Monday Maintenance.

    If you are new to woodworking, a basic series of classes is explained to help you begin your woodworking experience while using natural and sustainable materials to create with your hands.

    Details

    • This class is free, but registration is required.
    • Wear close-toed shoes.
    • Ages 14 and up are welcome.

    Project

    You will learn how our studio works and fulfill the orientation prerequisite for further use of the studio and classes.

    Materials

    Any materials used will be provided.

    Prerequisite

    None

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Jeff Williams

    • Tuesday, April 11, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO041123MM
    • 1
    Register

    Get checked out on the Woodworking Studio’s major power tools not covered in the Tool Safety Checkout 1 class.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Router and router table
    • Oscillating sander
    • Disc sander
    • Drum sander
    • Edge sander
    • Band saws 
    • Scroll saw

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1, which may be taken before or after this class. See calendar for details.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Mike Morgan

    • Wednesday, April 12, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO041223JH
    • 1
    Register

    Learn the basic safety principles of five key tools in the woodworking shop.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Table saw
    • Planers
    • Jointers
    • Chop saw
    • Drill presses

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2, which may be taken before or after this class.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Project

    You will shape a piece of wood using specific studio tools.

    Materials

    All needed materials will be provided.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Jeanne Huber


    • Saturday, April 15, 2023
    • Sunday, April 16, 2023
    • 2 sessions
    • BARN's Woodshop, Class Code: WO041523DM
    • 3
    Registration is closed

    Learn the fundamentals of the powerful and versatile table saw - the cornerstone of every shop.

    About this Class

    We start this introductory class with the anatomy of the table saw and how to calibrate it to achieve precise cuts every time. Then we move on to skills like ripping wood, making miter cuts, and learning to make rabbets and dadoes.

    By the end of this class, you'll have covered most of the cuts you'll ever make with a table saw. You'll have the skills and confidence to change blades, the know-how to ensure that your cuts are straight and square, and understand how to cut pieces to size accurately and repetitively.

    This class focuses on learning techniques, not building a class project.

    Details

    • You must wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • A materials fee is included in the cost of the class and covers practice wood.

    Prerequisites

    You must first complete Orientation to the Woodshop and Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1. Multiple sessions are listed on the Woodworking Calendar. Log in to your BARN account and click on "My event registrations" to confirm that you have completed these prerequisites.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Dina Madson is a safety monitor in the Woodworking Studio and a local general contractor. She has battled her addiction to wood and woodworking machinery for more than 30 years. 

    • Monday, April 17, 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PDT)
    • BARN Wood Shop, Class Code: WO041723JW
    • 12
    Register

    This introduction to our Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding Studio is required for anyone who wants to work in the studio.

    About this Class

    This free orientation covers policies and etiquette in a community workshop, safety, and the studio’s leadership structure.

    The Open Studio experience is discussed as well as what the studio contributes to support members’ learning and project work. 

    Learning opportunities to help the studio run smoothly are provided. Volunteer jobs range from serving as safety monitors, assisting on community service projects, and helping on Monday Maintenance.

    If you are new to woodworking, a basic series of classes is explained to help you begin your woodworking experience while using natural and sustainable materials to create with your hands.

    Details

    • This class is free, but registration is required.
    • Wear close-toed shoes.
    • Ages 14 and up are welcome.

    Project

    You will learn how our studio works and fulfill the orientation prerequisite for further use of the studio and classes.

    Materials

    Any materials used will be provided.

    Prerequisite

    None

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Jeff Williams

    • Wednesday, April 19, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO041923JH
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Learn the basic safety principles of five key tools in the woodworking shop.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Table saw
    • Planers
    • Jointers
    • Chop saw
    • Drill presses

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2, which may be taken before or after this class.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Project

    You will shape a piece of wood using specific studio tools.

    Materials

    All needed materials will be provided.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Jeanne Huber


    • Friday, April 21, 2023
    • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO042123DR
    • 4
    Register

    Get checked out on the Woodworking Studio’s major power tools not covered in the Tool Safety Checkout 1 class.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Router and router table
    • Oscillating sander
    • Disc sander
    • Drum sander
    • Edge sander
    • Band saws 
    • Scroll saw

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1, which may be taken before or after this class. See calendar for details.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Dave Roe

    • Monday, April 24, 2023
    • Monday, May 01, 2023
    • 2 sessions
    • BARN Small Classroom, Class Code: WO042423JM
    • 8
    Register

    Learn how to take a project from an idea to a well-developed plan that's ready for building.

    About this Class

    See the steps an experienced furniture maker goes through before he's ready to build a project. Then, with his guidance,  go through those steps on a project of your choice.

    Day 1: View examples of the instructor's work and discuss the design steps that went into them. Learn how to go from a sketch to a detailed, scaled drawing. Using a simple class project, go through these steps yourself.

    Day 2: Bring a sketch of the project you want to build. In class, develop a scaled drawing that includes joinery details so you can develop a parts list and the steps needed to build the piece.

    Details

    • If possible, come to class with an idea for one piece of furniture you want to build (not required).
    • A $79 materials fee covers the cost of key drawing tools and a drawing board, which you will take home after the class so you can use them for future projects. Included:
    • 24-inch-square drawing board
    • 24-inch T square
    • Pencils, eraser, eraser shield, etc.
    • Two 12-inch triangles with angles of 30, 60, 45 and 90 degrees.
    • Architect's scale
    • Drafting compass
    • Extra sheets of 19"X24" layout bond paper

    Prerequisites

    This class has no prerequisites, but keep your skill level in mind when you select a project to plan.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    John McCormack is a furniture designer, maker, and teacher living and working in Port Townsend. A graduate of the cabinet and furniture making program at North Bennet Street School in Boston, he holds a Master in Fine Arts in furniture design from Rhode Island School of Design. He has written for various publications, including "Fine Woodworking," which featured his piece on "The Ultimate Crosscut Sled" on its cover. He got his start in woodworking by studying under John Kassay, author and expert on Shaker and Windsor furniture.

    • Tuesday, April 25, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO042523MM
    • 2
    Register

    Learn the basic safety principles of five key tools in the woodworking shop.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Table saw
    • Planers
    • Jointers
    • Chop saw
    • Drill presses

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2, which may be taken before or after this class.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Project

    You will shape a piece of wood using specific studio tools.

    Materials

    All needed materials will be provided.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Mike Morgan


    • Tuesday, April 25, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PDT)
    • BARN Wood Shop, Class Code: WO042523JW
    • 12
    Register

    This introduction to our Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding Studio is required for anyone who wants to work in the studio.

    About this Class

    This free orientation covers policies and etiquette in a community workshop, safety, and the studio’s leadership structure.

    The Open Studio experience is discussed as well as what the studio contributes to support members’ learning and project work. 

    Learning opportunities to help the studio run smoothly are provided. Volunteer jobs range from serving as safety monitors, assisting on community service projects, and helping on Monday Maintenance.

    If you are new to woodworking, a basic series of classes is explained to help you begin your woodworking experience while using natural and sustainable materials to create with your hands.

    Details

    • This class is free, but registration is required.
    • Wear close-toed shoes.
    • Ages 14 and up are welcome.

    Project

    You will learn how our studio works and fulfill the orientation prerequisite for further use of the studio and classes.

    Materials

    Any materials used will be provided.

    Prerequisite

    None

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Jeff Williams

    • Sunday, April 30, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO043021DR
    • 6
    Register

    Get checked out on the Woodworking Studio’s major power tools not covered in the Tool Safety Checkout 1 class.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Router and router table
    • Oscillating sander
    • Disc sander
    • Drum sander
    • Edge sander
    • Band saws 
    • Scroll saw

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1, which may be taken before or after this class. See calendar for details.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Dave Roe

    • Tuesday, May 02, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO050223CS
    • 6
    Register

    Learn the basic safety principles of five key tools in the woodworking shop.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Table saw
    • Planers
    • Jointers
    • Chop saw
    • Drill presses

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2, which may be taken before or after this class.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Project

    You will shape a piece of wood using specific studio tools.

    Materials

    All needed materials will be provided.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Charles Sharpe


    • Friday, May 05, 2023
    • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO050523DR
    • 5
    Register

    Get checked out on the Woodworking Studio’s major power tools not covered in the Tool Safety Checkout 1 class.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Router and router table
    • Oscillating sander
    • Disc sander
    • Drum sander
    • Edge sander
    • Band saws 
    • Scroll saw

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1, which may be taken before or after this class. See calendar for details.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Dave Roe

    • Saturday, May 06, 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PDT)
    • BARN Wood Shop, Class Code: WO050623JW
    • 12
    Register

    This introduction to our Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding Studio is required for anyone who wants to work in the studio.

    About this Class

    This free orientation covers policies and etiquette in a community workshop, safety, and the studio’s leadership structure.

    The Open Studio experience is discussed as well as what the studio contributes to support members’ learning and project work. 

    Learning opportunities to help the studio run smoothly are provided. Volunteer jobs range from serving as safety monitors, assisting on community service projects, and helping on Monday Maintenance.

    If you are new to woodworking, a basic series of classes is explained to help you begin your woodworking experience while using natural and sustainable materials to create with your hands.

    Details

    • This class is free, but registration is required.
    • Wear close-toed shoes.
    • Ages 14 and up are welcome.

    Project

    You will learn how our studio works and fulfill the orientation prerequisite for further use of the studio and classes.

    Materials

    Any materials used will be provided.

    Prerequisite

    None

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Jeff Williams

    • Sunday, May 07, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO050723MM
    • 5
    Register

    Learn the basic safety principles of five key tools in the woodworking shop.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Table saw
    • Planers
    • Jointers
    • Chop saw
    • Drill presses

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2, which may be taken before or after this class.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Project

    You will shape a piece of wood using specific studio tools.

    Materials

    All needed materials will be provided.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Mike Morgan


    • Tuesday, May 09, 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (PDT)
    • BARN Wood Shop, Class Code: WO050923JW
    • 12
    Register

    This introduction to our Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding Studio is required for anyone who wants to work in the studio.

    About this Class

    This free orientation covers policies and etiquette in a community workshop, safety, and the studio’s leadership structure.

    The Open Studio experience is discussed as well as what the studio contributes to support members’ learning and project work. 

    Learning opportunities to help the studio run smoothly are provided. Volunteer jobs range from serving as safety monitors, assisting on community service projects, and helping on Monday Maintenance.

    If you are new to woodworking, a basic series of classes is explained to help you begin your woodworking experience while using natural and sustainable materials to create with your hands.

    Details

    • This class is free, but registration is required.
    • Wear close-toed shoes.
    • Ages 14 and up are welcome.

    Project

    You will learn how our studio works and fulfill the orientation prerequisite for further use of the studio and classes.

    Materials

    Any materials used will be provided.

    Prerequisite

    None

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Jeff Williams

    • Wednesday, May 10, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO051023CS
    • 6
    Register

    Get checked out on the Woodworking Studio’s major power tools not covered in the Tool Safety Checkout 1 class.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Router and router table
    • Oscillating sander
    • Disc sander
    • Drum sander
    • Edge sander
    • Band saws 
    • Scroll saw

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1, which may be taken before or after this class. See calendar for details.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Charles Sharpe

    • Sunday, May 14, 2023
    • Sunday, May 21, 2023
    • 3 sessions
    • BARN Woodshop Studio, Class Code: WO051423BM
    • 6
    Register
    Gain confidence with a wide array of power tools and build a stool as part of BARN's Beginning Woodworking series.

    About this Class

    After you've taken Orientation to the Woodshop and Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1 and 2, join us to build a sturdy, two-step step stool of solid wood and plywood. This project is specifically designed to give you experience with the most common stationary and portable tools in the woodshop.

    You will learn to safely use:

    • Table saw
    • Bandsaw
    • Miter saw
    • Jointer
    • Planer
    • Drill press
    • Oscillating spindle sander
    • Router
    • Biscuit joiner
    • Hand drill
    • Impact driver
    • Random orbit sander

    Details

    Skill level: Beginner (but see "Prerequisites" below).

    You must wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.

    Prerequisites

    You must have completed Orientation to the Woodshop class plus Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1 and 2. Multiple sessions are listed on the Woodworking Calendar.

    Please login to your BARN account and click on "My event registrations" to ensure you have completed the required prerequisites before you register for this class.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Bob Mathisrud has a long work history of facilities operations, which has provided him with wide-ranging experiences in the skilled trades. He helps at BARN in many ways, including by volunteering as a safety monitor in the Woodworking Studio. Morgan Neff will assist.

    • Monday, May 15, 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PDT)
    • BARN Wood Shop, Class Code: WO051523JW
    • 12
    Register

    This introduction to our Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding Studio is required for anyone who wants to work in the studio.

    About this Class

    This free orientation covers policies and etiquette in a community workshop, safety, and the studio’s leadership structure.

    The Open Studio experience is discussed as well as what the studio contributes to support members’ learning and project work. 

    Learning opportunities to help the studio run smoothly are provided. Volunteer jobs range from serving as safety monitors, assisting on community service projects, and helping on Monday Maintenance.

    If you are new to woodworking, a basic series of classes is explained to help you begin your woodworking experience while using natural and sustainable materials to create with your hands.

    Details

    • This class is free, but registration is required.
    • Wear close-toed shoes.
    • Ages 14 and up are welcome.

    Project

    You will learn how our studio works and fulfill the orientation prerequisite for further use of the studio and classes.

    Materials

    Any materials used will be provided.

    Prerequisite

    None

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Jeff Williams

    • Tuesday, May 16, 2023
    • Thursday, May 18, 2023
    • 2 sessions
    • BARN Woodshop Studio, Class Code: WO051623MG
    • 2
    Register

    Learn techniques and strategies to help you custom mill wood to the precise dimensions you need.

    About this Class

    In fine woodworking, everything starts with the wood. Before you can focus on joinery or fancy details, you need to make a board foursquare, with surfaces that are flat, straight, parallel, and square. And then you need to cut the lengths, widths, and thicknesses you need, in a way that positions the pieces where the grain direction makes the most sense.

    In this class, you learn how to custom mill wood to the precise dimensions you need, including:

    • Why wood cups, twists, and bows, and what to pay attention to when you are selecting the wood
    • How to use the jointer, planer, and table saw to get a board to the point where it can be used in furniture making
    • How to read a board when you are laying out parts, so that you use the wood efficiently and wind up with grain directions that are pleasing to the eye, functional, and structurally sound.

    Details

    Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.

    Prerequisites

    This class is open to students who have taken Orientation to the Woodshop and Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1. Multiple sessions are listed on the Woodworking Calendar.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Mike Gearheard leads BARN's Woodworking Studio.
    • Wednesday, May 17, 2023
    • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO051723MM
    • 6
    Register

    Learn the basic safety principles of five key tools in the woodworking shop.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Table saw
    • Planers
    • Jointers
    • Chop saw
    • Drill presses

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2, which may be taken before or after this class.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Project

    You will shape a piece of wood using specific studio tools.

    Materials

    All needed materials will be provided.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Mike Morgan


    • Friday, May 19, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop Studio, Bench Room Class Code: WO051923MG
    • 5
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    Explore various measuring tools, from rulers and measuring tapes to French curves and digital calipers.

    About this Class

    Virtually all woodworking projects involve measurement and math, for everything from calculating needed materials to ensuring that parts are cut to dimensions that fit together properly.

    Part of BARN's Woodworking Basics series, this class offers tips about how to lay out angles and curves, how to measure, and how to mark dimensions to ensure accuracy. You also learn basic math principles that are helpful in woodworking - and ways to cope if math isn't your strong suit.

    Details

    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.

    Prerequisites

    This class is open to students who have taken Orientation to the Woodshop. Multiple sessions are listed on the Woodworking Calendar.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Mike Gearheard leads BARN's Woodworking Studio.

    • Saturday, May 20, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO052023JH
    • 6
    Register

    Get checked out on the Woodworking Studio’s major power tools not covered in the Tool Safety Checkout 1 class.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Router and router table
    • Oscillating sander
    • Disc sander
    • Drum sander
    • Edge sander
    • Band saws 
    • Scroll saw

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1, which may be taken before or after this class. See calendar for details.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Jeanne Huber

    • Tuesday, May 23, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO052323JH
    • 6
    Register

    Learn the basic safety principles of five key tools in the woodworking shop.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Table saw
    • Planers
    • Jointers
    • Chop saw
    • Drill presses

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2, which may be taken before or after this class.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Project

    You will shape a piece of wood using specific studio tools.

    Materials

    All needed materials will be provided.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Jeanne Huber


    • Wednesday, May 24, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO052423JH
    • 6
    Register

    Get checked out on the Woodworking Studio’s major power tools not covered in the Tool Safety Checkout 1 class.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Router and router table
    • Oscillating sander
    • Disc sander
    • Drum sander
    • Edge sander
    • Band saws 
    • Scroll saw

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1, which may be taken before or after this class. See calendar for details.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Jeanne Huber

    • Sunday, June 04, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO0060423MM
    • 6
    Register

    Learn the basic safety principles of five key tools in the woodworking shop.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Table saw
    • Planers
    • Jointers
    • Chop saw
    • Drill presses

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2, which may be taken before or after this class.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Project

    You will shape a piece of wood using specific studio tools.

    Materials

    All needed materials will be provided.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Mike Morgan


    • Friday, June 09, 2023
    • Tuesday, June 20, 2023
    • 4 sessions
    • BARN Woodshop Studio, Class Code:W0060923TL
    • 5
    Register

    Learn how to use hand tools skillfully in this four-session component of BARN's Beginning Woodworking series.

    About this Class

    Once you've taken Orientation to the Woodshop, join us to build a two-compartment tote, handy for storing or carrying silverware, garden tools, or other items. The project was specifically designed to give you experience with the most common hand tools.

    You will learn to use:

    • Measuring and marking tools
    • Crosscut and rip cut hand saws
    • Hand planes
    • Chisels
    • Hand drill (bit and brace)
    • Coping saw

    Details

    • All students must wear a mask to this class.

    • You must wear closed-toe shoes.

    Prerequisites

    Orientation to the Woodshop (multiple sessions are listed on the Woodworking Calendar)

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Tom Leurquin has been a BARN member since its opening and specializes in projects involving hand tools. After taking several hand tool courses at BARN and the Port Townsend School of Woodworking, he fell in love with the intimacy and meditative aspects of working wood by hand. His civil engineering background has helped him achieve a critical eye for detail and precision that enriches the art of hand tool woodworking.

    • Sunday, June 11, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • BARN Woodshop, Class Code: WO061123JH
    • 6
    Register

    Get checked out on the Woodworking Studio’s major power tools not covered in the Tool Safety Checkout 1 class.

    About this Class

    In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

    • Router and router table
    • Oscillating sander
    • Disc sander
    • Drum sander
    • Edge sander
    • Band saws 
    • Scroll saw

    Details

    • This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1, which may be taken before or after this class. See calendar for details.
    • To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
    • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
    • You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodshop Studio page.

    Prerequisites

    None.

    Class Policies

    Instructor

    Jeanne Huber

    • Monday, June 12, 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PDT)
    • BARN Wood Shop, Class Code: WO061223JW
    • 12
    Register