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Intro to Woodworking - Create a Hardwood Breadboard

When
October 15, 2023
09:00 - 15:00
Location
1936 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Spaces left
4

Registration

HackPGH Member Discounted Ticket – $120.00
Non-Member General Ticket – $150.00

THIS CLASS INCLUDES A ONE MONTH HACKPGH MEMBERSHIP!

This woodworking class will aim to educate students on basic concepts and safe use of wood shop equipment, while crafting a beautiful and custom wooden breadboard out of locally sourced hardwoods. Students will leave with an understanding and safety training on the following equipment and skills:

Table Saw
Planer
Jointer
Drill press
Band saw
Palm Sander
Palm Routing with templates
Applying finish

Structure: This class will have one group session, where the entire cohort will work through constructing one breadboard collectively. The class will then have one month of 24/7 access to HackPGH to complete their own breadboard project. The instructor will also offer "office hour" sessions (by appointment) to aid students with their projects and provide further guidance. However, students are encouraged to utilize HackPGH at their own convenience. We urge students to bring personal projects to work on at HackPGH during this membership period, and we support those who wish to continue their membership after class completion.

Date and time:
Class: 9:00am-3:00pm Sunday 10/15/23 (required) Lunch will be provided!
Instructor Office Hours: Optional and by appointment, contact Spencer by Slack or email!

Requirements: No woodworking experience needed. All supplies and safety equipment will be provided. Attendance only required at the Sunday class session and the HackPGH membership orientation. Please wear closed-toed shoes and tie any long hair back for your safety!
Before independent use of the space, students must complete our standard HackPGH tour and orientation to cover safety and logistics pertaining to the space. You have the option of completing this orientation directly after the initial class, and/or the following Monday at 7:30PM.
Note: Instructor will be available via email, Slack Messenger, and office hours. Please reach out if you need assistance beyond the available listed hours. You can also contact HackPGH members in our #woodshop Slack channel for additional guidance!

Instructor: Spencer Zacher
Cost (non-members): $150 (includes materials, lunch, instruction, and one-month HackPGH Membership)
Cost (HackPGH members): $120 (includes materials, lunch, and instruction)

Class Size: 5 people
Age Requirements: Must be 13+ (Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class!)