Develop Fundamental Woodworking Skills!
This course is designed to provide a basic introduction for adults with little or no prior experience with tools, materials and woodworking machinery.
Course will be presented in 10 three-hour class meetings beginning with a complete shop orientation and progressing through the planning and building of three projects.
The projects are geared to provide hands-on practice in:
- Choosing materials
- Preparing and joining wood parts
- Cutting precise joints
- Creating dado joints, grooves, and rabbets
- Machining multiple component parts
- Mortise and tenon joinery
- Cross lapping
- Gluing
The course will end with an overview of general furniture and cabinetry finishing processes, tips and techniques.
This course is fast-paced, and students will be encouraged to use the Guild’s Open Shop times for additional project completion time as needed.
Class Details:
- Instructor: The KCWG Training Team
- Class Level: Basic
- Class Meetings: 10
- Dates & Times:
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- September 17 - November 19
- Thursdays, 7-10 p.m.
- Portion of shop restricted to class use: Front and Back Shop
- Location: KCWG Shop - 1717 Washington Street - Kansas City, MO 64108
- Maximum Class Size: 10
- Minimum Class Size: 6 (If the minimum class size isn't met, the class will be canceled.)
- Expected Skills: Ability to work safely in the shop.
- Tool List: Shop tools are available for use by students. You may choose to acquire your own tools after learning what tools work best for you and how to determine a quality tool from one that will simply frustrate you and delay your work.
Fees & Payment:
Class fees are based on your Guild membership level at the time you sign up for the class. Payment is required at the time of enrollment.
- "Sawdust Maker" Guild membership level price: $325
- "Woodworker Plus" / "Benefactor" Guild membership level price (20% discount): $260
Withdrawal Policy: Withdrawals made within seven (7) days of the start of the class will NOT receive a refund.
Important Requirements:
- Green Name Badge Is Required: Students must have a Green Name Badge to enroll in this class.
- Green Name Badge Requirements: You must complete the Guild’s online safety test and the Safety Orientation or Rough-to-Ready before the first course meeting. (The Membership Director provided access to the test in the welcome email you received upon joining.)
Note: This is the last session of Basic Woodworking offered in 2026. We will have additional sessions starting in January 2027.
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