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We are excited to offer this brand-new Woodworking course to the Denver community! This course provides a comprehensive foundation in woodworking, blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills in design, construction, and finishing. Woodworking will cover a range of topics:

  • Basic tool use
  • Woodworking machines
  • Woodworking techniques
  • Woodworking safety
  • Woodworking knowledge
  • Project visualization
  • Finishing
  • Orientation to Shop and Design: Introduction to workshop setup, safety procedures, and basic design principles.
  • History of Furniture: Overview of furniture design evolution, styles, and significant historical periods.
  • Building Process: Steps involved in constructing furniture from initial concept to final product.
  • Design Process: Finding inspiration, creating preliminary designs, and converting ideas into detailed plans.
  • Understanding Wood: Basics of lumber, including types of wood, grain patterns, and the effects of movement, grain, strength, and weight on design.
  • Lumber Preparation: Cutting, drying, and purchasing lumber, including preparation prior to milling and grain selection for aesthetic purposes.
  • Milling and Tool Use: Techniques for milling lumber, including jointing, planning, and using various saws (chop saw, table saw) and measurement tools.
  • Joinery Techniques: Instruction on various joinery methods such as butt joints, miters, rabbet, dado, lap joints, and mortise & tenons. Introduction to tenoning jigs and routers.
  • Project Construction: Techniques for assembling projects, including sanding (both manual and machine), and selecting and applying glue.
  • Finishing Projects: Methods for coloring wood, choosing and applying finishes, and finalizing the look of completed projects.
  • $360 (not eligible for financial aid)
  • 8-week long course, 3-hour classes held on Fridays from 5:30 - 8:30 PM and Saturdays from 1:30 - 4:30 PM
  • Location: Branch Campus
  • Friday Session Start Date: 9/5/2025, 11/14/2025, and 2/27/2026
  • Saturday Session Start Date: 9/6/2025, 11/15/2025, and 2/28/2026
  • *Program costs reflect the current academic year and are subject to change. For programs that span multiple academic years, future courses will be charged at the tuition and fee rates in effect at that time.

Please be advised: classes will run if enrollment thresholds are met.

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