Wednesday, January 21, 2009

ReBuilding Center Classes Spring Schedule

Learn a new skill or hone some old ones! Join us in the ReFind Furniture workshop for the following classes this spring. Questions? You can email Emily Krafft, Education Assistant at education@rebuildingcenter.org or call 503-542-5061. And as always, check out the website for more information or to register.

Spring Schedule 2009

Introduction to Carpentry for Women
This hands-on carpentry workshop covers power tools, safety, construction lingo and basic principles of carpentry. Students will build their own tool box from recycled materials to take home!

Sunday, March 15, 10am-5pm
Tuition: $45
Instructed by Gillian Davis
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Creative Shelving and Storage
Learn to design and build a box, shelving system, or storage unit from reclaimed material that is both artistic and utilitarian. This three day workshop will incorporate the use of hand and power tools and introduce practical construction techniques.
Wedensday March 25, 6-8pm, Saturday March 28 and Sunday March 29, 10-4pm
Tuition: $85
Instructed by Dan Anderson
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Woodcut: The Hand Pulled Print
Create woodblock prints with recycled pine using both hand and power carving tools. Participants will learn how to print by hand and leave the class ready to continue printing in their own studio or kitchen!

Wedensday April 1st, 6-9pm and Saturday April 4th 10-3:30pm
Tuition: $70
$10 Materials fee paid to instructor on 1st day of class
Instructed by Ken Walker
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Adirondack Chair Workshop
Build an Adirondack Chair from recycled wood. In this three day workshop students will use the bandsaw, chopsaw and drills to craft their own classic Adirondack chair. Class time will focus on techniques and simple joinery, with extensive cutting and assembly time.
Pre-requisite: Have taken previous Rebuilding Center workshop or woodworking class elsewhere or instructor approval.

Thursday April 15, 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19, 10-5pm
Tuition: $115
Instructed by Randi Selleck
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Tile it Workshop
Learn to install recycled ceramic floor tiles in this two part workshop - a sustainable option for kitchens, bathrooms, and more. In this hands-on course you will gain measuring, cutting, layout, mortar/grout mixing, and installation skills.

Tuesday May 5, 6-9pm and Tuesday May 7, 6-7:30pm
Tuition: $35
Instructed by Holly Huntley
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How to Hang a Door Demonstration
Demonstration on how to select a door from The ReBuilding Center warehouse, resize it and hang it. Will also cover replacing basic door hardware.

Sunday May 17, 10am-12pm
Sliding Scale $5-15 suggested donation
Instructed by Jonah Ferber
Please RSVP by emailing education@rebuildingcenter.org

Fence Building Demonstration
Build your fence out of recycled wood. Come learn how to set fence posts sturdy and straight and explore creative ways fill in the rest.

Sunday May 17, 2-4pm
Tuition: $15
Instructed by Jonah Ferber
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