Enrollments for August 2, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Knife Making with Colin Jones
Make a custom chef's knife from start to finish. Begin by drawing out your profile using one of our templates or your own design. Cut it out of 1095 steel and take it through a couple of rounds of stock removal and heat treating. Then attach the wood of your choice and form the handle. These are amazing custom tools you can use every day and it will be the sharpest knife in your kitchen!
Prerequisite - NONE
Materials (all included) - 1095 steel, wood, pins
Class Time - 12 hours (four 3-hour sessions)
Cost - $250
YOU MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES - NO MAKE-UP DAYS ARE OFFERED!!! TOTALLY WORTH IT :) If you know you will miss a class date please register for a different session.
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Knife Making with Nour Rayes
Make a custom chef's knife from start to finish. Begin by drawing out your profile using one of our templates or your own design. Cut it out of 1095 steel and take it through a couple of rounds of stock removal and heat treating. Then attach the wood of your choice and form the handle. These are amazing custom tools you can use every day and it will be the sharpest knife in your kitchen!
Prerequisite - NONE
Materials (all included) - 1095 steel, wood, pins
Class Time - 12 hours (four 3-hour sessions)
Cost - $250
YOU MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES - NO MAKE-UP DAYS ARE OFFERED!!! TOTALLY WORTH IT :) If you know you will miss a class date please register for a different session.
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Sewing Machine Basics with Molly Pickel
Prerequisite - NONE
Tools used - sewing machine
Materials (all provided) - fabric, thread, zippers
Class time - 3 hours
Cost - $75
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Shop Safety with LaQuida Chancey
Shop Safety is an introduction to the woodworking shop. It covers how to safely operate several user-friendly tools and teaches best practices for working in a community shop. Signing up you and someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $60
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Edible Gardening Principles with Nino Budabin McQuown
If you are ready to start gardening in your space, please come prepared with a layout of your garden so that you can start your garden plan in class! If you are unsure how to create a garden layout, consider taking our Urban Garden Design 101 class!
Prerequisite - none!
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $65
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Botanical Cyanotype Printing with Martine Richards
*Due to the outdoor nature of this class, students should take note that the rain date for this class is August 10th from 2pm-5pm, weather permitting. Emails will be sent out prior to class to communicate a rain date situation but we advise students to keep the rain date open as well as the scheduled class date.
Prerequisite - none!
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $65- 85
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Shop Safety with Janine Leki
Shop Safety is an introduction to the woodworking shop. It covers how to safely operate several user-friendly tools and teaches best practices for working in a community shop. Signing up you and someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $60
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Macrame Plant Hangers with Jared Christensen
*Plants and pots are NOT provided in this class!
Prerequisite - NONE
Materials provided - Macrame cord, wooden hanging ring
Class time - 3 hours
Cost - $65
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Woodworking I for Gender Equity with Catherine Khamnouane
Prerequisite - Shop Safety
Certifications- table saw, planer, jointer
Tools Used - table saw, jointer, planer
Materials (all provided) - wood!
Class Time - 3 hours
Sliding scale cost - $75-125 (we aim to make this class as accessible as possible but please choose to pay the "real cost" if you have the means to do so to let others who cannot pay the sliding scale cost)
*We also hold 2 free seats in each class. They are first come, first serve. To request a seat, please fill out our Scholarship Request form.*
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Bicycle Care 101 with Bernardo Vigil
Tools used: Bike stand, tire levers, chain checkers, pumps
Materials (all provided): chain lube, degreaser
Class time: 3 hours
Cost: $65
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Tools + Skills for Gender Equity with LaQuida Chancey
- When and how to use drills, impact drivers, and hammer-drills effectively. Get hands-on practice drilling into wood, drywall and masonry.
- How to use different types of anchors to securely hang objects on a wall.
- When and how to use a jigsaw and circular saw
- Learn safe use of the miter saw
- Learn how to use air compressors and pneumatic nailers.
- How to identify and effectively use different types of hardware (screws, nails, etc) in a project.
Signing up multiple people? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get everyone on the roster!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - Drills + drivers, Jig saws, miter saws, circular saws, air compressor, nail guns, clamps, measuring tools
Class Time - 3 hours
Sliding scale cost - $37-75 (we aim to make this class as accessible as possible but please choose to pay the "real cost" if you have the means to do so to let others who cannot pay the sliding scale cost)
*We also hold 2 free seats in each class. They are first come, first serve. To request a seat, please fill out our Scholarship Request form.*
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Shop Safety with Sean Franklin
Shop Safety is an introduction to the woodworking shop. It covers how to safely operate several user-friendly tools and teaches best practices for working in a community shop. Signing up you and someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $60
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Weaving with Table Looms
No previous experience necessary. All materials are provided, but you're welcome to supplement with your own yarn!
The first class (getting the loom setup) is 6 hrs (11 am-5 pm) and the second class is 2 hrs (11 am-1 pm). Please consider bringing snacks to keep you going strong!
Prerequisite: NONE
Tools used: table loom, warping board, boat shuttle
Materials (all provided): yarn
Class time: 8 hours
Cost: $150
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Weaving with Table Looms with Francesca Downing
Weaving with Table Looms with Francesca Downing
Shop Safety for Gender Equity with Bex Vega
Shop Safety is an introduction to the woodworking shop. It covers how to safely operate several user-friendly tools and teaches best practices for working in a community shop.
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press
Class Time - 3 hours
Sliding scale cost- $30-60 (we aim to make this class as accessible as possible but please choose to pay the "real cost" if you have the means to do so to let others who cannot pay the sliding scale cost)
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Electrical with Sean Franklin
- How home electrical systems work
- About your breaker box
- How to change: fixtures, receptacles, and switches
- Common problems in old houses and what to do
- When to call a pro and how much that should cost
- Practice your wiring and safety skills on our mock-up circuit. Flip the switch to test your work.
Cost - $85
Picture Frames with Jared Christensen
Learn to make a classic mitered corner picture frame. Starting with standard rectangular stock, you'll cut a simple profile for the front and a recess for glass on the back. Then use the miter saw to cut the miters, orbital sanders to sand your frame pieces and then glue and clamp your frames with special miter joint frame clamps. All materials are provided to make one 11" x 14" frame with glass, backing, and D-rings for hanging.
Prerequisite - Shop Safety
Certifications: table saw
Tools Used - table saw, miter saw, orbital sander
Materials (all provided) - wood, hardware, glass, backer board
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $125
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Sewing Machine Basics with Charlie Walters
Prerequisite - NONE
Tools used - sewing machine
Materials (all provided) - fabric, thread, zippers
Class time - 3 hours
Cost - $75
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Sharpening with Carlos Lalimarmo
Prerequisite – NONE!
Certifications- None- to use the Knife Shop, members must take Knife Making
Tools Used – Whetstones, strop, honing rod, belt sanders
Materials - *Students are recommended to bring a knife they want to sharpen*
Class Time – 3 hours
Cost – $65
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Woodworking II - Practical Joinery with Steve Iannelli
This class will show you how to join wood using glue, screws, pocket screws, dowels, and plugs. It covers a wide variety of methods, both aesthetic and structural, from the basics of pre-drilling and countersinking for screws to more complex jigs and joinery.
Prerequisite - Shop Safety (Woodworking I is NOT required)
Tools Used - drill, clamps, handsaw, chisel, plug and dowel jig, pocket screw jig
Materials (all provided) - wood!
Class time - 3 hours
Cost - $125
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Shop Safety with Catherine Khamnouane
Shop Safety is an introduction to the woodworking shop. It covers how to safely operate several user-friendly tools and teaches best practices for working in a community shop. Signing up you and someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $60
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Wall Repair & Painting with Molly McCullagh
Learn:
- Safety measures when lead paint is present
- How to prepare wood trim for a smooth finish
- Plaster repair and drywall installation
- Best materials for interior and exterior applications
Hands-On:
Practice with plaster, paint, caulk, wood fill, and a variety of rollers, brushes, and knives
Class Time - 3 Hours
Cost - $85
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
*The cost for the Home Repair classes is heavily subsidized because we believe everyone should have affordable access to this type of information so that we can all live in a safe and healthy city of empowered residents. If you are in need of a scholarship, please contact us.
Tools + Skills Basics with Bex Vega
- When and how to use drills, impact drivers, and hammer-drills effectively. Get hands-on practice drilling into wood, drywall and masonry.
- How to use different types of anchors to securely hang objects on a wall.
- When and how to use a jigsaw and circular saw
- Learn safe use of the miter (chop) saw
- Learn how to use our compressors and pneumatic nailers to secure joints.
- How to identify and effectively use different types of screw and hardware in a project.
- Home Care Calendar with month-to-month maintenance reminders
- Consumer Home Inspection Kit
- Power Tools reminders and best practices
Cost - $75
Plumbing with Benjamin Glass Siegel
- Where the water comes from and how does it leave your house: Components of residential plumbing
- Common plumbing tools
- Materials you will encounter and the types of plumbing connections
- Order of Operations for Safe Work
- Some basic repairs and troubleshooting (demo Changing faucets, drains, cut off valves, and toilets!)
Cost - $85
Tiling with Sarah Hope
- How to plan your project (surface prep, tile layout, material options, shopping list)
- Tools needed and where to find them in the library
- Practice cutting cement board
- Practice using tile cutters, saws, and nippers
- Execute a “mini-project” in class!
- Pro tips for running smooth caulk beads
Knife Making with Colin Jones
Make a custom chef's knife from start to finish. Begin by drawing out your profile using one of our templates or your own design. Cut it out of 1095 steel and take it through a couple of rounds of stock removal and heat treating. Then attach the wood of your choice and form the handle. These are amazing custom tools you can use every day and it will be the sharpest knife in your kitchen!
Prerequisite - NONE
Materials (all included) - 1095 steel, wood, pins
Class Time - 12 hours (four 3-hour sessions)
Cost - $250
YOU MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES - NO MAKE-UP DAYS ARE OFFERED!!! TOTALLY WORTH IT :) If you know you will miss a class date please register for a different session.
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Shop Safety with Jenn Kim
Shop Safety is an introduction to the woodworking shop. It covers how to safely operate several user-friendly tools and teaches best practices for working in a community shop. Signing up you and someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $60
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Advanced Bike Repair: Shifting with Bernardo Vigil
Tools used: Bike stand, allen wrenches, cable cutters, derailleur alignment gauge
Materials: Shifter cables, Shifter cable housing, cable ferrules, cable crimps, Tri-Flo lubricant- All will be provided by SNTL!
Class time: 3 hours
Cost: $95
If you hope to enroll more than one person, please make sure each person has an account and reach out to [email protected] to confirm the double enrollment.
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Woodworking I - Dimensioning Lumber with David Kalikhman
This class teaches you how to turn rough sawn lumber into useable boards. It's one of the first building blocks of woodworking. We focus on how to choose wood, where to get it locally, and how each machine can help you prep wood for your projects. Also, get in-depth instruction on how to use the table saw, planer, and jointer. Completion of this class grants you access to use these machines during Open Shop.
Prerequisite - Shop Safety
Certifications- tables saw, planer, jointer
Tools Used - table saw, jointer, planer
Materials (all provided) - wood!
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $125
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Shop Safety with Bex Vega
Shop Safety is an introduction to the woodworking shop. It covers how to safely operate several user-friendly tools and teaches best practices for working in a community shop. Signing up you and someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $60
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Serving Boards with Sean Franklin
Prerequisite - Shop Safety
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press, orbital sander, stationary sanders
Materials- Hardwood, mineral oil (all provided)
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $80
Sewing Machine Basics with Molly Pickel
Prerequisite - NONE
Tools used - sewing machine
Materials (all provided) - fabric, thread, zippers
Class time - 3 hours
Cost - $75
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Knife Making with Carlos Lalimarmo
Make a custom chef's knife from start to finish. Begin by drawing out your profile using one of our templates or your own design. Cut it out of 1095 steel and take it through a couple of rounds of stock removal and heat treating. Then attach the wood of your choice and form the handle. These are amazing custom tools you can use every day and it will be the sharpest knife in your kitchen!
Prerequisite - NONE
Materials (all included) - 1095 steel, wood, pins
Class Time - 12 hours (four 3-hour sessions)
Cost - $250
YOU MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES - NO MAKE-UP DAYS ARE OFFERED!!! TOTALLY WORTH IT :) If you know you will miss a class date please register for a different session.
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Routers with Janine Leki
From basic joinery to decorative edges, a router is useful for so many things. We'll discuss router bits, accessories, and jigs that can help make a custom project easier. Also, when is it best to use a hand router versus a router table? Work through all the basics and leave with a nice tray!
Prerequisite - Shop Safety
Tools Used - router table, hand router, trim router
Materials (all provided) - wood!
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $85
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Soap Making with Adrienne Shevchuk
Using Sodium Hydroxide (lye) and fixed oils, learn the basics of cold process soap making. We'll go over vocabulary, an easy way to adapt soaping formula, and how to make soap with two different bases: water and coconut milk. Get creative experimenting with natural & synthetic colorants, essential oils, exfoliating mix-ins, and topping decorations. You'll go home with about a pound of your own high-quality handmade soap!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - scales, blenders, molds
Materials (all provided) - oils, clays, essential oils, exfoliants
Class Time - 2 hours
Cost - $65
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Tools + Skills Basics with Bex Vega
- When and how to use drills, impact drivers, and hammer-drills effectively. Get hands-on practice drilling into wood, drywall and masonry.
- How to use different types of anchors to securely hang objects on a wall.
- When and how to use a jigsaw and circular saw
- Learn safe use of the miter (chop) saw
- Learn how to use our compressors and pneumatic nailers to secure joints.
- How to identify and effectively use different types of screw and hardware in a project.
- Home Care Calendar with month-to-month maintenance reminders
- Consumer Home Inspection Kit
- Power Tools reminders and best practices
Cost - $75
Coffee Tables with Steve Iannelli
Design a solid butcher block style coffee table using reclaimed lumber and hairpin legs. The first session covers milling and lamination. The second session covers routing, sanding, finishing, and attaching the legs. This versatile process is applicable to many other woodworking projects from smaller cutting boards to larger tabletops.
This class also certifies class takers to use the Jointer, Planer, and Table Saw, at our Open Shop.
Max table size is 20" x 48". Measure your room or current coffee table beforehand to get a sense of what will fit best!
Prerequisite – Shop Safety
Certifications- tables saw, planer, jointer
Tools Used – miter saw, table saw, planer, hand routers, palm sanders, drill
Materials (all provided) – wood, screws, metal legs
Class Time – 6 hours
Cost – $250
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Knife Making with Nour Rayes
Make a custom chef's knife from start to finish. Begin by drawing out your profile using one of our templates or your own design. Cut it out of 1095 steel and take it through a couple of rounds of stock removal and heat treating. Then attach the wood of your choice and form the handle. These are amazing custom tools you can use every day and it will be the sharpest knife in your kitchen!
Prerequisite - NONE
Materials (all included) - 1095 steel, wood, pins
Class Time - 12 hours (four 3-hour sessions)
Cost - $250
YOU MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES - NO MAKE-UP DAYS ARE OFFERED!!! TOTALLY WORTH IT :) If you know you will miss a class date please register for a different session.
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Shop Safety with Catherine Khamnouane
Shop Safety is an introduction to the woodworking shop. It covers how to safely operate several user-friendly tools and teaches best practices for working in a community shop. Signing up you and someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $60
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Fundamentals of Machine Stitching with Kehinde Applewhite
Prerequisite - None!
Tools Used - Sewing Machine, iron, scissors, seam rippers, rulers, tape measures
Materials- Assorted fabrics
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $65
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Tiling with Sarah Hope
- How to plan your project (surface prep, tile layout, material options, shopping list)
- Tools needed and where to find them in the library
- Practice cutting cement board
- Practice using tile cutters, saws, and nippers
- Execute a “mini-project” in class!
- Pro tips for running smooth caulk beads
Shop Safety with Sean Franklin
Shop Safety is an introduction to the woodworking shop. It covers how to safely operate several user-friendly tools and teaches best practices for working in a community shop. Signing up you and someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $60
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Plumbing with Benjamin Glass Siegel
- Where the water comes from and how does it leave your house: Components of residential plumbing
- Common plumbing tools
- Materials you will encounter and the types of plumbing connections
- Order of Operations for Safe Work
- Some basic repairs and troubleshooting (demo Changing faucets, drains, cut off valves, and toilets!)
Cost - $85
Bicycle Care 101 with Bernardo Vigil
Tools used: Bike stand, tire levers, chain checkers, pumps
Materials (all provided): chain lube, degreaser
Class time: 3 hours
Cost: $65
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Woodworking I for Gender Equity with Catherine Khamnouane
Prerequisite - Shop Safety
Certifications- table saw, planer, jointer
Tools Used - table saw, jointer, planer
Materials (all provided) - wood!
Class Time - 3 hours
Sliding scale cost - $75-125 (we aim to make this class as accessible as possible but please choose to pay the "real cost" if you have the means to do so to let others who cannot pay the sliding scale cost)
*We also hold 2 free seats in each class. They are first come, first serve. To request a seat, please fill out our Scholarship Request form.*
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Cutting Boards with Jared Christensen
Using various hardwoods you will learn to laminate, plane, rout, and sand a cutting board of your design. Learn the best practices for prepping and gluing. You'll finish the class with a professional project made by you!
This class also certifies participants to use the Jointer, Planer, Table Saw, and Router Tables at our Open Shop.
Prerequisite - Shop Safety
Certifications- table saw, planer, jointer
Tools Used - table saw, planer, jointer, router table, palm sander
Materials (all provided) - various hardwoods, wood glue
Class Time - 6 hours
Cost - $175
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Hand-Dipped Beeswax Candle with Vanessa Lubiner
Tools Used - hot plates, wax pourers.
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost- $75
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Natural Dyeing with Francesca Downing
Students will leave the class with 2 customized accessories as well as knowledge, resources, and excitement to explore the world of natural dyes!
Prerequisite - NONE
Materials (all provided) - silk, cotton, natural materials, alum
Class time - 3 hours
Cost - $75
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Tools + Skills for Gender Equity with Morgan Dowty
- When and how to use drills, impact drivers, and hammer-drills effectively. Get hands-on practice drilling into wood, drywall and masonry.
- How to use different types of anchors to securely hang objects on a wall.
- When and how to use a jigsaw and circular saw
- Learn safe use of the miter saw
- Learn how to use air compressors and pneumatic nailers.
- How to identify and effectively use different types of hardware (screws, nails, etc) in a project.
Signing up multiple people? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get everyone on the roster!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - Drills + drivers, Jig saws, miter saws, circular saws, air compressor, nail guns, clamps, measuring tools
Class Time - 3 hours
Sliding scale cost - $37-75 (we aim to make this class as accessible as possible but please choose to pay the "real cost" if you have the means to do so to let others who cannot pay the sliding scale cost)
*We also hold 2 free seats in each class. They are first come, first serve. To request a seat, please fill out our Scholarship Request form.*
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Wooden Utensils with Martine Richards
Find your form – whether it's a spoon, spatula, wooden knife, or magic wand – while learning the tools that are best for sculpting and shaping. This class offers a great introduction to the bench sanders and an array of carving tools, plus tips for using the bandsaw to rough out compound curves. Wooden tools are fun to make and fun to use!
Prerequisite - Shop Safety
Tools Used - bandsaw, bench sanders, rasps, chisels, files
Materials (all provided) - wood!
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $75
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Tiling with Sarah Hope
- How to plan your project (surface prep, tile layout, material options, shopping list)
- Tools needed and where to find them in the library
- Practice cutting cement board
- Practice using tile cutters, saws, and nippers
- Execute a “mini-project” in class!
- Pro tips for running smooth caulk beads
Wall Repair & Painting with Kristin Carbone
Learn:
- Safety measures when lead paint is present
- How to prepare wood trim for a smooth finish
- Plaster repair and drywall installation
- Best materials for interior and exterior applications
Hands-On:
Practice with plaster, paint, caulk, wood fill, and a variety of rollers, brushes, and knives
Class Time - 3 Hours
Cost - $85
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
*The cost for the Home Repair classes is heavily subsidized because we believe everyone should have affordable access to this type of information so that we can all live in a safe and healthy city of empowered residents. If you are in need of a scholarship, please contact us.
Bandsaw Boxes with Leo Cunningham
Prerequisite - Shop Safety
Tools used - Bandsaw, clamps, sanders
Materials (all provided) - wood! glue, sandpaper
Class time - 3 hours
Cost - $85
Sewing Machine Basics with Charlie Walters
Prerequisite - NONE
Tools used - sewing machine
Materials (all provided) - fabric, thread, zippers
Class time - 3 hours
Cost - $75
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Block Printing with Nino Budabin McQuown
Prerequisite - None!
Tools Used - Linoleum carvers
Materials (all provided) - water-based inks, paper, linoleum
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $65
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Shop Safety with Jenn Kim
Shop Safety is an introduction to the woodworking shop. It covers how to safely operate several user-friendly tools and teaches best practices for working in a community shop. Signing up you and someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $60
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Electrical with Sean Franklin
- How home electrical systems work
- About your breaker box
- How to change: fixtures, receptacles, and switches
- Common problems in old houses and what to do
- When to call a pro and how much that should cost
- Practice your wiring and safety skills on our mock-up circuit. Flip the switch to test your work.
Cost - $85
Shop Safety for Gender Equity with Janine Leki
Shop Safety is an introduction to the woodworking shop. It covers how to safely operate several user-friendly tools and teaches best practices for working in a community shop.
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press
Class Time - 3 hours
Sliding scale cost- $30-60 (we aim to make this class as accessible as possible but please choose to pay the "real cost" if you have the means to do so to let others who cannot pay the sliding scale cost)
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Plumbing with Benjamin Glass Siegel
- Where the water comes from and how does it leave your house: Components of residential plumbing
- Common plumbing tools
- Materials you will encounter and the types of plumbing connections
- Order of Operations for Safe Work
- Some basic repairs and troubleshooting (demo Changing faucets, drains, cut off valves, and toilets!)
Cost - $85
Woodworking II - Practical Joinery with Leo Cunningham
This class will show you how to join wood using glue, screws, pocket screws, dowels, and plugs. It covers a wide variety of methods, both aesthetic and structural, from the basics of pre-drilling and countersinking for screws to more complex jigs and joinery.
Prerequisite - Shop Safety (Woodworking I is NOT required)
Tools Used - drill, clamps, handsaw, chisel, plug and dowel jig, pocket screw jig
Materials (all provided) - wood!
Class time - 3 hours
Cost - $125
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Knife Making with Colin Jones
Make a custom chef's knife from start to finish. Begin by drawing out your profile using one of our templates or your own design. Cut it out of 1095 steel and take it through a couple of rounds of stock removal and heat treating. Then attach the wood of your choice and form the handle. These are amazing custom tools you can use every day and it will be the sharpest knife in your kitchen!
Prerequisite - NONE
Materials (all included) - 1095 steel, wood, pins
Class Time - 12 hours (four 3-hour sessions)
Cost - $250
YOU MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES - NO MAKE-UP DAYS ARE OFFERED!!! TOTALLY WORTH IT :) If you know you will miss a class date please register for a different session.
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Broom Making with Vanessa Lubiner
Shop Safety with Catherine Khamnouane
Shop Safety is an introduction to the woodworking shop. It covers how to safely operate several user-friendly tools and teaches best practices for working in a community shop. Signing up you and someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $60
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Tools + Skills for Gender Equity with Bex Vega
- When and how to use drills, impact drivers, and hammer-drills effectively. Get hands-on practice drilling into wood, drywall and masonry.
- How to use different types of anchors to securely hang objects on a wall.
- When and how to use a jigsaw and circular saw
- Learn safe use of the miter saw
- Learn how to use air compressors and pneumatic nailers.
- How to identify and effectively use different types of hardware (screws, nails, etc) in a project.
Signing up multiple people? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get everyone on the roster!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - Drills + drivers, Jig saws, miter saws, circular saws, air compressor, nail guns, clamps, measuring tools
Class Time - 3 hours
Sliding scale cost - $37-75 (we aim to make this class as accessible as possible but please choose to pay the "real cost" if you have the means to do so to let others who cannot pay the sliding scale cost)
*We also hold 2 free seats in each class. They are first come, first serve. To request a seat, please fill out our Scholarship Request form.*
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Knife Making with Nour Rayes
Make a custom chef's knife from start to finish. Begin by drawing out your profile using one of our templates or your own design. Cut it out of 1095 steel and take it through a couple of rounds of stock removal and heat treating. Then attach the wood of your choice and form the handle. These are amazing custom tools you can use every day and it will be the sharpest knife in your kitchen!
Prerequisite - NONE
Materials (all included) - 1095 steel, wood, pins
Class Time - 12 hours (four 3-hour sessions)
Cost - $250
YOU MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES - NO MAKE-UP DAYS ARE OFFERED!!! TOTALLY WORTH IT :) If you know you will miss a class date please register for a different session.
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Woodworking I for Gender Equity with Leo Cunningham
Prerequisite - Shop Safety
Certifications- table saw, planer, jointer
Tools Used - table saw, jointer, planer
Materials (all provided) - wood!
Class Time - 3 hours
Sliding scale cost - $75-125 (we aim to make this class as accessible as possible but please choose to pay the "real cost" if you have the means to do so to let others who cannot pay the sliding scale cost)
*We also hold 2 free seats in each class. They are first come, first serve. To request a seat, please fill out our Scholarship Request form.*
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Shop Safety with Sean Franklin
Shop Safety is an introduction to the woodworking shop. It covers how to safely operate several user-friendly tools and teaches best practices for working in a community shop. Signing up you and someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $60
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Urban Garden Design 101 with Nino Budabin McQuown
Prerequisite - none!
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $65
Picture Frames with Jared Christensen
Learn to make a classic mitered corner picture frame. Starting with standard rectangular stock, you'll cut a simple profile for the front and a recess for glass on the back. Then use the miter saw to cut the miters, orbital sanders to sand your frame pieces and then glue and clamp your frames with special miter joint frame clamps. All materials are provided to make one 11" x 14" frame with glass, backing, and D-rings for hanging.
Prerequisite - Shop Safety
Certifications: table saw
Tools Used - table saw, miter saw, orbital sander
Materials (all provided) - wood, hardware, glass, backer board
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $125
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Sewing Machine Basics with Charlie Walters
Prerequisite - NONE
Tools used - sewing machine
Materials (all provided) - fabric, thread, zippers
Class time - 3 hours
Cost - $75
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Body Care with Adrienne Shevchuk
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - Mostly your hands, electric whisk, scales, scoops, molds
Materials- Baking Soda, Citric Acid, Kaolin Clay, Witch Hazel, Cream of Tartar, SLSA, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Castor Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Arrowroot Powder, Oat Extract, Essential Oils, Fragrance Oils, Natural Clay Colorants, Mica Colorants. ALL PROVIDED!
*SLSA- Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate- is a naturally derived foaming agent (made from coconut and/or palm). Breathing in SLSA powder can irritate your lungs. The class provides high quality N95 masks for students to wear while using this product*
Class Time - 2 hours
Cost - $75
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Intro to Composting with Amanda Cunningham
Prerequisite - NONE
Class time - 3 hours
Cost - $50
If you are hoping to enroll more than one person into this class, please make sure that every person has an account with us and reach out to [email protected] to confirm enrollment.
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Shop Safety with Janine Leki
Shop Safety is an introduction to the woodworking shop. It covers how to safely operate several user-friendly tools and teaches best practices for working in a community shop. Signing up you and someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $60
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Demystifying Sewing Patterns with Molly Pickel
- How to take your body measurements so you can use them to find the correct size within a pattern
- How to read all the charts on a sewing pattern that help you understand the size you will sew and the amount of fabric you will need for your project
- What to think about when planning a sewing project so you are set up for success
- A bunch of great resources for getting inspired, getting materials, and finding help
- And hands on practice cutting out a pattern so you are ready to start your own projects as well as applicable tips to making sure the garment will fit your body!
Prerequisite- None! Some sewing experience is recommended but not required.
Tools Used- Scissors, Rotary cutters, rulers, Tape measures
Materials- Tracing paper, Fabric, Print outs. All provided.
Class Time- 3 hours
Cost- $75
Coffee Tables with Keith Gavazzi
Design a solid butcher block style coffee table using reclaimed lumber and hairpin legs. The first session covers milling and lamination. The second session covers routing, sanding, finishing, and attaching the legs. This versatile process is applicable to many other woodworking projects from smaller cutting boards to larger tabletops.
This class also certifies class takers to use the Jointer, Planer, and Table Saw, at our Open Shop.
Max table size is 20" x 48". Measure your room or current coffee table beforehand to get a sense of what will fit best!
Prerequisite – Shop Safety
Certifications- tables saw, planer, jointer
Tools Used – miter saw, table saw, planer, hand routers, palm sanders, drill
Materials (all provided) – wood, screws, metal legs
Class Time – 6 hours
Cost – $250
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Electrical with Sean Franklin
- How home electrical systems work
- About your breaker box
- How to change: fixtures, receptacles, and switches
- Common problems in old houses and what to do
- When to call a pro and how much that should cost
- Practice your wiring and safety skills on our mock-up circuit. Flip the switch to test your work.
Cost - $85
Bicycle Care 101 with Bernardo Vigil
Tools used: Bike stand, tire levers, chain checkers, pumps
Materials (all provided): chain lube, degreaser
Class time: 3 hours
Cost: $65
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Shop Safety with Leo Cunningham
Shop Safety is an introduction to the woodworking shop. It covers how to safely operate several user-friendly tools and teaches best practices for working in a community shop. Signing up you and someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $60
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Tiling with Sarah Hope
- How to plan your project (surface prep, tile layout, material options, shopping list)
- Tools needed and where to find them in the library
- Practice cutting cement board
- Practice using tile cutters, saws, and nippers
- Execute a “mini-project” in class!
- Pro tips for running smooth caulk beads
Plumbing with Benjamin Glass Siegel
- Where the water comes from and how does it leave your house: Components of residential plumbing
- Common plumbing tools
- Materials you will encounter and the types of plumbing connections
- Order of Operations for Safe Work
- Some basic repairs and troubleshooting (demo Changing faucets, drains, cut off valves, and toilets!)
Cost - $85
Woodworking II - Practical Joinery with Steve Iannelli
This class will show you how to join wood using glue, screws, pocket screws, dowels, and plugs. It covers a wide variety of methods, both aesthetic and structural, from the basics of pre-drilling and countersinking for screws to more complex jigs and joinery.
Prerequisite - Shop Safety (Woodworking I is NOT required)
Tools Used - drill, clamps, handsaw, chisel, plug and dowel jig, pocket screw jig
Materials (all provided) - wood!
Class time - 3 hours
Cost - $125
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Sewing Machine Basics with Molly Pickel
Prerequisite - NONE
Tools used - sewing machine
Materials (all provided) - fabric, thread, zippers
Class time - 3 hours
Cost - $75
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Sharpening with Carlos Lalimarmo
Prerequisite – NONE!
Certifications- None- to use the Knife Shop, members must take Knife Making
Tools Used – Whetstones, strop, honing rod, belt sanders
Materials - *Students are recommended to bring a knife they want to sharpen*
Class Time – 3 hours
Cost – $65
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Shop Safety for Gender Equity with LaQuida Chancey
Shop Safety is an introduction to the woodworking shop. It covers how to safely operate several user-friendly tools and teaches best practices for working in a community shop.
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press
Class Time - 3 hours
Sliding scale cost- $30-60 (we aim to make this class as accessible as possible but please choose to pay the "real cost" if you have the means to do so to let others who cannot pay the sliding scale cost)
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Wall Repair & Painting with Molly McCullagh
Learn:
- Safety measures when lead paint is present
- How to prepare wood trim for a smooth finish
- Plaster repair and drywall installation
- Best materials for interior and exterior applications
Hands-On:
Practice with plaster, paint, caulk, wood fill, and a variety of rollers, brushes, and knives
Class Time - 3 Hours
Cost - $85
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
*The cost for the Home Repair classes is heavily subsidized because we believe everyone should have affordable access to this type of information so that we can all live in a safe and healthy city of empowered residents. If you are in need of a scholarship, please contact us.
Woodworking I - Dimensioning Lumber with Catherine Khamnouane
This class teaches you how to turn rough sawn lumber into useable boards. It's one of the first building blocks of woodworking. We focus on how to choose wood, where to get it locally, and how each machine can help you prep wood for your projects. Also, get in-depth instruction on how to use the table saw, planer, and jointer. Completion of this class grants you access to use these machines during Open Shop.
Prerequisite - Shop Safety
Certifications- tables saw, planer, jointer
Tools Used - table saw, jointer, planer
Materials (all provided) - wood!
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $125
Signing up you and/or someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Tiling with Sarah Hope
- How to plan your project (surface prep, tile layout, material options, shopping list)
- Tools needed and where to find them in the library
- Practice cutting cement board
- Practice using tile cutters, saws, and nippers
- Execute a “mini-project” in class!
- Pro tips for running smooth caulk beads
Tools + Skills Basics with LaQuida Chancey
- When and how to use drills, impact drivers, and hammer-drills effectively. Get hands-on practice drilling into wood, drywall and masonry.
- How to use different types of anchors to securely hang objects on a wall.
- When and how to use a jigsaw and circular saw
- Learn safe use of the miter (chop) saw
- Learn how to use our compressors and pneumatic nailers to secure joints.
- How to identify and effectively use different types of screw and hardware in a project.
- Home Care Calendar with month-to-month maintenance reminders
- Consumer Home Inspection Kit
- Power Tools reminders and best practices
Cost - $75
Advanced Bike Repair: Brakes with Bernardo Vigil
**Please note that this class does not cover hydraulic brake systems or coaster brakes. Due to the wide variety of brake pad options, students will be required to provide their own replacement pads. Students of the class will receive a 10% discount on brake pads and tools from Baltimore Bicycle Works, and can receive guidance on the parts they may need from the workers there.**
Prerequisite: NONE (but we recommend taking our Bike Maintenance 101 class if you are new to bike repair!)
Tools used: Bike stand, allen wrenches, cable cutters
Materials: Brake Pads (to be provided by student), all other materials (cables, housings, crimps, lubricant) will be provided by SNTL!
Class time: 3 hours
Cost: $95
If you are trying to sign up more than one person in this class, please email to [email protected]
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
Shop Safety with Bex Vega
Shop Safety is an introduction to the woodworking shop. It covers how to safely operate several user-friendly tools and teaches best practices for working in a community shop. Signing up you and someone else? Please email us - [email protected] to make sure we get both of you on the roster!
Prerequisite - none!
Tools Used - miter saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press
Class Time - 3 hours
Cost - $60
For information about class policies and capacity, please visit our FAQ page.
