Working 1-1 to create a project is the best way to learn the craft. As a 33 year, award-winning high school history teacher and life-long serious wood hobbyist with formal design/making training, here's your opportunity to advance your skills, create something awesome, and access a professional-caliber shop at a reasonable cost.
Learning goals:
Fundamentals of hand and machine tool use: develop safe and effective habits so your hobby can evolve satisfactorily
Design: take your ideas from a mental state or sketch to a piece of furniture (you may also have acquired plans or just prefer to figure a project out together!)
Safety: learn how to use tools safely and effectively
Sharpening: if you have your own blade tools, we can explore how to get them into great shape, an essential for fine craftsmanship.
Finishing: learn the basics of preparing wood to look its best and handle wear
Please email me to discuss a 1-1 (or 1-2) learning experience (kmdelaney1963@gmail.com)
Work sessions are scheduled during the day, weekends included. For a basic project to move forward, we generally need two 3-4 hour visits.
Supplies considerations: during the collaboration sessions, the shop is our shared space. Materials like glue, double-sided tape, screws and the like, are included [within reason]. Wood for the project is an additional cost, we can discuss these needs individually.
The shop emphasizes SAFETY at all points. While operating machines, hearing and eye protection are required, no exceptions (ear and eye protection provided as needed). Recklessness or negligence will result in non-refundable cessation of our work.
A SIGNED INJURY WAIVER is required prior to engagement.