LEARN TO PROTECT YOURSELF

Safety & Operations Class

Learn how to use all the tools in the woodshop
Oakland California community woodshop

Everything starts with being prepared

Safety while creating something with woodworking tools is our and your top priority. We’ve designed tool modules to teach you the how, when, where and why of using the heavy equipment. Each class will have a component of safety that is needed to get started, create and maintain a safe environment.

Everything starts with being prepared

Safety while creating something with woodworking tools is our and your top priority. We’ve designed tool modules to teach you the how, when, where and why of using the heavy equipment. Each class will have a component of safety that is needed to get started, create and maintain a safe environment.

Safety and Operations Class

Affordable and fun “shop class for Adults” – Learn how to build in a full woodshop with perfect technique, know how and safety needed to be a wood worker.

$150.00

Take two classes to become a member.

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7:45 PM
2600 Union St, Oakland CA
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Safety information on all the industrial tools and jigs in the shop

How to use all the industrial tools and jigs in the shop

The best technique on all the industrial tools and jigs in the shop

Starting a membership or getting to know woodworking

Safety and Operations Class

Affordable and fun “shop class for Adults” – Learn how to build in a full woodshop with perfect technique, know how and safety needed to be a wood worker.

$150.00

Take two classes to become a member.

Category:

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7:45 PM
2600 Union St, Oakland CA

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7:30 PM
2600 Union St, Oakland CA
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Safety information on all the industrial tools and jigs in the shop

How to use all the industrial tools and jigs in the shop

The best technique on all the industrial tools and jigs in the shop

Starting a membership or getting to know woodworking

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Frequently asked questions

For a Safety & Operations class or a Beginner class students do not need to bring their own wood unless otherwise marked. Advanced classes students will need to select their own wood for the class. Instructions will come through email.   

Class sizes vary depending on what you're learning. Expect to share class with a handful of eager woodworkers. If you'd like one on one instruction please check out our classes. 

Classes will range between 2 to 4 hours depending upon what you're learning. Classes can be one day or many weeks depending upon what is being taught. The Safety & Operations class is 2 hours long. 

Our teachers are a collection of industrial designers, skilled craftsman, creative shop teachers, fine art professors and relatable hobbyists.  

Please show up just a few minutes before start time of class. Check in at the front desk and please wait on the benches for class to begin. 

Members are granted sign in rights. Students enter the front door 15 minutes before class begins. 

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