Continue your beginning woodworking journey and learn how to read plans/drawings for a build, mill wood and use basic joinery.September Date:This is a 6 week class running on consecutive Tuesday nights. It will meet from 5:30-8:30pm on Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, and 15.October Date (***This series contains a skipped week):This is a […]
This cutting board project is the perfect introduction to working with hard wood!MAKE IT! This cutting board project is the perfect introduction to working with hard wood. Students will leave with a beautiful finished piece and get the opportunity to use a router, drill press, and orbital sander to shape their cutting boards. Lastly we […]
Have a favorite lamp or fixture that stopped working? Come learn how to bring it back to life.Want to reuse those light fixtures but aren't sure if they're safe? Light fixtures often come with frayed, cracked, and/or missing wiring which may present an unsafe or inoperable installation. In this hands-on how-to workshop you will learn […]
Learn how to use basic power tools in our beginner tools workshop!Do you have power tools in your garage or storage unit you aren’t sure how to use? Do you need a safety refresher before you start that next project? If so, this workshop is for you.We’ll cover how to safely operate 6 common power […]
Have a project in mind but don't have the tools or space to build it on your own? Come build it with us! Memberships now available!STARTING DECEMBER 3RD 2023Our Open Shop hours are changing to 12:30pm-5:30pm every Sunday in Chicago (no cancellations)!***If you are attending Open Shop for the first time, you are required to […]
Begin your woodworking journey with this 6-week class that covers the basics from identifying wood through constructing a simple project.September Date:This is a 6 week class running on consecutive Wednesday nights. It will meet from 6-9pm on Sept 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, and 16.November Date (***This series contains a skipped week):This is a […]
Learn woodworking skills in this teen-focused game board making workshop series!November Date:This is a 2 week class running on consecutive Thursday nights. It will meet from 4-6:30pm on Nov 7 and 14.Let’s play a game! Join this two week workshop to build your own wooden game board from reclaimed wood. We’ll have designs available for […]
Learn all about your bathroom and kitchen plumbing systems in this 3 week series!November Date:This is a 3 week class running on consecutive Thursday nights. It will meet from 6-9pm on Nov 7, 14, and 21.‘This course is designed for the aspiring DIYer who wants to be comfortable doing their own plumbing work outside the […]
Learn how to patch a wall!It’s time to move and you want to get your security deposit back, what do you do?? In this hands-on partner workshop to Hanging Pictures, Shelves & More, home improvement expert, Dean, will show you how to patch the holes you (or your energetic kids) put in your wall.Topics Covered:Using […]
Learn how to make a floating shelf out of reclaimed wood.Learn how to make a floating shelf out of reclaimed wood. In this workshop, you will learn basic woodworking skills while hand crafting a floating shelf out of reclaimed wood. It's perfect for tchotckies, trinkets, and tiny potted plants.Note: If the ticket type you want […]
Learn how to repair stained glass!There is a lot of great stained glass in the city of Chicago. In time, many of those pieces will encounter some damage. Big or small, one cracked piece or a total lack of structure, we will explore how to identify a window worth saving, what makes stained glass valuable, […]
Learn how to reglaze your old windows!Why is reglazing your old windows a good thing?Reglazing your old windows is cheaper and faster than replacing them. Keeping your existing windows will maintain the architectural integrity of your home and save materials from the landfill.Join us for this hands-on class as we practice reglazing windows from Rebuilding […]
Have a project in mind but don't have the tools or space to build it on your own? Come build it with us! Memberships now available!STARTING DECEMBER 3RD 2023Our Open Shop hours are changing to 12:30pm-5:30pm every Sunday in Chicago (no cancellations)!***If you are attending Open Shop for the first time, you are required to […]
Learn how to hang things on your wall!Adding pictures or artwork to your wall is one of the easiest ways to make an apartment or new home feel lived in. There’s no need to hire a handyman for this simple home improvement - you can do it yourself! Join our Home Improvement Expert, Dean, in […]
In this workshop, you will learn basic woodworking skills while constructing a serving tray out of reclaimed wood and hardware.In this Thanksgiving Edition of the ever popular Serving Tray workshop we'll create a longer, narrower version suitable for displaying an appetizer spread on a sideboard or using in the middle of your table to provide […]
Take a deep dive into the table saw. Learn cross cuts, rip cuts, dados, jig making and more.Table saws are an essential woodworking tool. They produce cuts that aren’t easily achieved with other saw types. They are also the tool that inspires the most fear in beginners. This class is for beginners and experienced tool […]
Have a project in mind but don't have the tools or space to build it on your own? Come build it with us! Memberships now available!STARTING DECEMBER 3RD 2023Our Open Shop hours are changing to 12:30pm-5:30pm every Sunday in Chicago (no cancellations)!***If you are attending Open Shop for the first time, you are required to […]
Get to know one of the most versatile woodworking tools - the router! We'll cover edge profiles, creating grooves and flush trimming.The humble router is a surprisingly versatile woodworking tool! This class covers its most common uses. Students will practice creating edge profiles with a table router, carving grooves with a plunge router and flush […]
In this workshop you will select, plan, and construct your own bench from reclaimed wood.Brag to your friends Nick Offerman has nothing on you. In this workshop you will construct your own bench from reclaimed wood. The instructor will guide you through all things safety related so you can confidently build your bench and develop […]
Have a project in mind but don't have the tools or space to build it on your own? Come build it with us! Memberships now available!STARTING DECEMBER 3RD 2023Our Open Shop hours are changing to 12:30pm-5:30pm every Sunday in Chicago (no cancellations)!***If you are attending Open Shop for the first time, you are required to […]
Have a project in mind but don't have the tools or space to build it on your own? Come build it with us! Memberships now available!STARTING DECEMBER 3RD 2023Our Open Shop hours are changing to 12:30pm-5:30pm every Sunday in Chicago (no cancellations)!***If you are attending Open Shop for the first time, you are required to […]
