Woodworking Classes in San Diego, CA

Over the course of two days, the student will build an Antikea Danish modern style coffee table* worth $500.00 from start to finish. The purpose of the course is to teach the fundamentals of furniture making from wood selection and characteristics through the Danish oil finish. The course provides accelerated training in modern woodworking, by focusing...

During the two day course students will make an urban lumber live edge slab table or bench from a selection of lumber we have available from local nonprofit mill called Lumber Cycle. They are based in Ramona, CA and work with arborists, property owners and county officials to harvest downed and dying trees, milling them into affordable live edge slabs...

In this 2-session workshop, you’ll configure and build your own skateboard deck! On Day 1, you will select your shape from a variety of premade templates and molds. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of different shapes, so no skateboarding experience is necessary! Once you’ve decided on your shape, you’ll glue and vacuum form 7 maple veneers...

This class covers the basic operation of our CNC Wood Router. Students will learn how to navigate VicEngrave software, proper machine set-up and calibration, how to import and run files, as well as operation of the vacuum table.  The first portion of this class will be lecture based. After the lecture, students will each have the opportunity...

During this hands-on, two day class each student will create their very own face grain cutting board. This class will teach the student how to safely and properly operate various woodworking machinery including the miter saw, jointer, table saw, planer and router table. The student will also learn how to glue, clamp, sand, and finish their cutting...

In this two-day course, you will learn how to build a concert size ukulele. You'll make the body by hand from your choice of wood including mahogany, walnut, and spruce.  Your instructor, Mike Britt, was trained at the Lagan Lutherie School in Belfast. He will explain how the different species of wood affect the tone of the instrument and show...

If you're itching to start making sawdust in the wood shop, but aren't sure where to start, this simple project is the place to start. Intro to Wood Shop, Airplant Art,  outlines the basic operation and safety of a variety of wood working equipment. This is a hands on course that includes instructor demonstration as well as the opportunity for...

Give the perfect customized gift for the holidays, that you designed and built yourself. Unleash your creative potential and make a one of a kind gift for someone you love. With the help of a certified expert, you can design and build a unique gift using the laser printer. Find some inspiration on Etsy or use your imagination to create a beautiful,...

We’re sure by now you’ve heard about all the fabulous CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) equipment at MakerPlace. The concept behind these machines is simple; create a design on your computer and the machine will cut out the design for you. Not sure where to start? We’ve set up a series of classes to help you turn your concept into a reality....

Making STEM is excited to present its first Building and Brewing - Beer Caddy Class. Enjoy your success with new friends at the brewery! You will design and take home your own customized wooden beer caddy, which makes the perfect gift, or show it off at your next party. Learn how to use laser cutters and engravers to unlock your creativity and...

The three wood lathes in our new woodturning areas can be used for a variety of applications; our members have turned everything from beautiful wooden bowls, to custom chair legs and even baseball bats.   Topics covered in this course include:  preparing material for the spindle chuck turning proper tool selection and sharpening basic...

The wood lathe can be used for a variety of applications; our members have turned everything from beautiful wooden bowls, to custom chair legs and even baseball bats. In this course you will create a pen using the wood lathe. The skills you develop will also allow you to make a variety of other small tools including razor blade handles, seam rippers,...

Over three nights, working together, the class will build two Antikea Tricky Tripods©. These beautiful and super-strong tripods can be built of any wood and used singly for round tabletops or in pairs for rectangular or oval tabletops of glass, wood, marble, etc. Students may afterward use the layout, patterns, and jigs created to build one or two...

Over the course of two days, the student will build an Antikea Danish modern style coffee table worth $500.00 from start to finish. The purpose of the course is to teach the fundamentals of furniture making from wood selection and characteristics through the Danish oil finish.  The course provides accelerated training in modern woodworking, by...