Students will get a thorough demonstration on shop safety and proper use of each machine including jointer, planer, miter saw and table saw. After, students will go through the process themselves. Connections to finished projects will be discussed and in depth answers to any and all questions will be provided. Lumber and tools will be provided. Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

This course is designed for the beginning wood turner. All students will receive demonstrations on how to prepare a wood blank for spindle turning, how to glue up wood properly for success during turning, machine and tool vocabulary and safety, and tool use techniques. As an added bonus, students will learn how to easily mix their own polish for an incredibly fast and easy way to finish a turned object. We will then drill the proper sized hole in your finished pieces using the drill press, and assemble your shakers using quick dry epoxy. Concepts Covered: blank preparation machine safety tool handling machine and tool vocabulary sanding technique finishing technique drill press Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

Students will learn shop safety and proper use of table saw and band saw. Students will learn how to choose wood stock and cut and assemble an 8 X 10 acrylic and wood frame. Proper finishing will be demonstrated and covered, however due to time constraints students will need to complete finishing on their own.Please bring in a photo/art sized to 8x10. All other tools and materials will be provided. CONCEPTS COVERED: Machine safety How to use a table saw and band saw to cut miters and grooves Proper glue-up techniques Proper finishing will be demonstrated Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

This course will cover the following topics: - Intro to material - Following a pattern - Cutting leather - Hand Stitching - Basic tool use (knives, awl, pricking iron, etc.) - Monogramming/ Embossing At the end of the class, each student will complete a hand sewn leather wallet similiar to what is shown in the picture. For more samples of Katrina's work and designs check out her website:Fouts Leather Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

Students will receive a thorough demonstration on shop safety and proper use of each machine. The instructor will then discuss types of wood and including choosing one species over another for specific projects. Sufficient demos and in depth answers to questions are provided. You are encouraged to take design risks and have fun! Simple examples are provided as a starting point, but students are encouraged to use their creativity to design and execute more complicated additions. Each students will create two finished cutting boards during this course. CONCEPTS COVERED: Machine safety- Table Saw, Band Saw, Jointer, Planer and Sanders Four squaring a piece of raw lumber - "order of operations" Differences in face grain, end grain, edge grain and the effect on function. Proper glue-up techniques Proper finishing- sanding, oiling etc. Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

In this four hour course students will learn how to marble paper using a traditional Japanese marbling method called Suminagashi and how to construct a coptic stitch book that they will take home with them. Concepts Covered: History of bookbinding and papermarbling Choosing materials Bookbinding tools Constructing books Making images using Suminagashi Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

Learn spoon carving with traditional Japanese carving tools. The course opens with an explanation of wood types and how to mill lumber down into blanks. The instuctor will guide you through designing the spoon and marking the blank, and then teach techinques for carving and finishing. The price of class includes all materials as well as a set of tools that are yours to keep. This course has no prerequisites Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

In this course, each student will learn how to build a DIY amplifier kit and learn the basics of soldering.All materialswill be provided except for the jar used (24 oz mason jar size is required).Jars will beavailable for purchase on site ata reduced cost. Concepts Covered: Solder technique, Reading and understanding a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout, Basic signal flow Gain staging Ticket sales end 2 days before the event begins. Please be prepared to provide a phone # in the event of any last minute scheduling changes.

The course will cover the following topics over the course of (2) four hour sessions: - Design - Measuring and tracing - Basic fitting - Fringing, embossing, and adornment - Awling and Handsewing This is a two part course, with the first course occuring on Saturday, the second on Sunday. Class will run from 9:30 AM until 2:30 PM both days with a break for lunch. It is reccomended that you take the Hand-Stitched Wallets course before taking this course. Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes. If you have any questions or concerns, email us at education@masscollective.org

Students will get a thorough demonstration on shop safety and proper use of each machine including jointer, planer, miter saw and table saw. After, students will go through the process themselves. Connections to finished projects will be discussed and in depth answers to any and all questions will be provided. Lumber and tools will be provided. Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

This course is designed for the beginning wood turner. All students will receive demonstrations on how to prepare a wood blank for spindle turning, how to glue up wood properly for success during turning, machine and tool vocabulary and safety, and tool use techniques. As an added bonus, students will learn how to easily mix their own polish for an incredibly fast and easy way to finish a turned object. We will then drill the proper sized hole in your finished pieces using the drill press, and assemble your shakers using quick dry epoxy. Concepts Covered: blank preparation machine safety tool handling machine and tool vocabulary sanding technique finishing technique drill press Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

Students will learn shop safety and proper use of table saw and band saw. Students will learn how to choose wood stock and cut and assemble an 8 X 10 acrylic and wood frame. Proper finishing will be demonstrated and covered, however due to time constraints students will need to complete finishing on their own.Please bring in a photo/art sized to 8x10. All other tools and materials will be provided. CONCEPTS COVERED: Machine safety How to use a table saw and band saw to cut miters and grooves Proper glue-up techniques Proper finishing will be demonstrated Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

This course will cover the following topics: - Intro to material - Following a pattern - Cutting leather - Hand Stitching - Basic tool use (knives, awl, pricking iron, etc.) - Monogramming/ Embossing At the end of the class, each student will complete a hand sewn leather wallet similiar to what is shown in the picture. For more samples of Katrina's work and designs check out her website:Fouts Leather Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

Students will get hands on experience using an angle grinder for steel prep, and a MIG welder to create vairous joints. In addition students will learn proper safety and methods for tool setup, use, and breakdown. Concepts and Tools Covered in This Course: Stock Steel Prep Adjustable Metal Clamps and Magnets Angle Grinding Pressurized Air Cylinder Safety and Use MIG Setup, Safety and Use Auto Darkening Face Masks and Welding Safety Lap, Butt, and Tee Joints Finishing

Students will learn the basics of cutting, welding, its application, and safety. This class will cover angle grinding, cutting with a bandsaw, basic info on types of welding and welding machines. Students will be practicing on mild steel and making a cube to gain some competence in TIG welding. TIG applications and welding different types of metal will be discussed. Concepts and Tools Covered in This Course: Stock Steel Prep Adjustable Metal Clamps and Magnets Angle Grinding Pressurized Air Cylinder Safety and Use TIG Setup, Safety and Use Auto Darkening Face Masks and Welding Safety

Learn spoon carving with traditional Japanese carving tools. The course opens with an explanation of wood types and how to mill lumber down into blanks. The instuctor will guide you through designing the spoon and marking the blank, and then teach techinques for carving and finishing. The price of class includes all materials as well as a set of tools that are yours to keep. This course has no prerequisites Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

Students will receive a thorough demonstration on shop safety and proper use of each machine. The instructor will then discuss types of wood and including choosing one species over another for specific projects. Sufficient demos and in depth answers to questions are provided. You are encouraged to take design risks and have fun! Simple examples are provided as a starting point, but students are encouraged to use their creativity to design and execute more complicated additions. Each students will create two finished cutting boards during this course. CONCEPTS COVERED: Machine safety- Table Saw, Band Saw, Jointer, Planer and Sanders Four squaring a piece of raw lumber - "order of operations" Differences in face grain, end grain, edge grain and the effect on function. Proper glue-up techniques Proper finishing- sanding, oiling etc. Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

In this four hour course students will learn how to marble paper using a traditional Japanese marbling method called Suminagashi and how to construct a coptic stitch book that they will take home with them. Concepts Covered: History of bookbinding and papermarbling Choosing materials Bookbinding tools Constructing books Making images using Suminagashi Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

Students will get hands on experience using an angle grinder for steel prep, and a MIG welder to create vairous joints. In addition students will learn proper safety and methods for tool setup, use, and breakdown. Concepts and Tools Covered in This Course: Stock Steel Prep Adjustable Metal Clamps and Magnets Angle Grinding Pressurized Air Cylinder Safety and Use MIG Setup, Safety and Use Auto Darkening Face Masks and Welding Safety Lap, Butt, and Tee Joints Finishing

Students will get a thorough demonstration on shop safety and proper use of each machine including jointer, planer, miter saw and table saw. After, students will go through the process themselves. Connections to finished projects will be discussed and in depth answers to any and all questions will be provided. Lumber and tools will be provided. Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

In this course, each student will learn how to build a DIY amplifier kit and learn the basics of soldering.All materialswill be provided except for the jar used (24 oz mason jar size is required).Jars will beavailable for purchase on site ata reduced cost. Concepts Covered: Solder technique, Reading and understanding a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout, Basic signal flow Gain staging Ticket sales end 2 days before the event begins. Please be prepared to provide a phone # in the event of any last minute scheduling changes.

This course is designed for the beginning wood turner. All students will receive demonstrations on how to prepare a wood blank for spindle turning, how to glue up wood properly for success during turning, machine and tool vocabulary and safety, and tool use techniques. As an added bonus, students will learn how to easily mix their own polish for an incredibly fast and easy way to finish a turned object. We will then drill the proper sized hole in your finished pieces using the drill press, and assemble your shakers using quick dry epoxy. Concepts Covered: blank preparation machine safety tool handling machine and tool vocabulary sanding technique finishing technique drill press Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

Students will learn the basics of cutting, welding, its application, and safety. This class will cover angle grinding, cutting with a bandsaw, basic info on types of welding and welding machines. Students will be practicing on mild steel and making a cube to gain some competence in TIG welding. TIG applications and welding different types of metal will be discussed. Concepts and Tools Covered in This Course: Stock Steel Prep Adjustable Metal Clamps and Magnets Angle Grinding Pressurized Air Cylinder Safety and Use TIG Setup, Safety and Use Auto Darkening Face Masks and Welding Safety

Students will learn shop safety and proper use of table saw and band saw. Students will learn how to choose wood stock and cut and assemble an 8 X 10 acrylic and wood frame. Proper finishing will be demonstrated and covered, however due to time constraints students will need to complete finishing on their own.Please bring in a photo/art sized to 8x10. All other tools and materials will be provided. CONCEPTS COVERED: Machine safety How to use a table saw and band saw to cut miters and grooves Proper glue-up techniques Proper finishing will be demonstrated Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

Students will get hands on experience using an angle grinder for steel prep, metal bandsaw for cutting metal stock, a MIG welder to create a welded cube and finishing. In addition students will learn proper safety and methods for tool setup, use, and breakdown. Concepts and Tools Covered in This Course: Stock Steel Prep Project Preparation Incudling Preparing, Measuring and Cutting Stock Metal Proper Use of the Metal Bandsaw Adjustable Metal Clamps and Magnets Angle Grinding Pressurized Air Cylinder Safety and Use MIG Setup, Safety and Use Auto Darkening Face Masks and Welding Safety Advanced Finishing

Students will receive a thorough demonstration on shop safety and proper use of each machine. The instructor will then discuss types of wood and including choosing one species over another for specific projects. Sufficient demos and in depth answers to questions are provided. You are encouraged to take design risks and have fun! Simple examples are provided as a starting point, but students are encouraged to use their creativity to design and execute more complicated additions. Each students will create two finished cutting boards during this course. CONCEPTS COVERED: Machine safety- Table Saw, Band Saw, Jointer, Planer and Sanders Four squaring a piece of raw lumber - "order of operations" Differences in face grain, end grain, edge grain and the effect on function. Proper glue-up techniques Proper finishing- sanding, oiling etc. Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

Students will get hands on experience using an angle grinder for steel prep, and a MIG welder to create vairous joints. In addition students will learn proper safety and methods for tool setup, use, and breakdown. Concepts and Tools Covered in This Course: Stock Steel Prep Adjustable Metal Clamps and Magnets Angle Grinding Pressurized Air Cylinder Safety and Use MIG Setup, Safety and Use Auto Darkening Face Masks and Welding Safety Lap, Butt, and Tee Joints Finishing

Students will get a thorough demonstration on shop safety and proper use of each machine including jointer, planer, miter saw and table saw. After, students will go through the process themselves. Connections to finished projects will be discussed and in depth answers to any and all questions will be provided. Lumber and tools will be provided. Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

This course is designed for the beginning wood turner. All students will receive demonstrations on how to prepare a wood blank for spindle turning, how to glue up wood properly for success during turning, machine and tool vocabulary and safety, and tool use techniques. As an added bonus, students will learn how to easily mix their own polish for an incredibly fast and easy way to finish a turned object. We will then drill the proper sized hole in your finished pieces using the drill press, and assemble your shakers using quick dry epoxy. Concepts Covered: blank preparation machine safety tool handling machine and tool vocabulary sanding technique finishing technique drill press Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

Students will learn the basics of cutting, welding, its application, and safety. This class will cover angle grinding, cutting with a bandsaw, basic info on types of welding and welding machines. Students will be practicing on mild steel and making a cube to gain some competence in TIG welding. TIG applications and welding different types of metal will be discussed. Concepts and Tools Covered in This Course: Stock Steel Prep Adjustable Metal Clamps and Magnets Angle Grinding Pressurized Air Cylinder Safety and Use TIG Setup, Safety and Use Auto Darkening Face Masks and Welding Safety

Students will get hands on experience using an angle grinder for steel prep, metal bandsaw for cutting metal stock, a MIG welder to create a welded cube and finishing. In addition students will learn proper safety and methods for tool setup, use, and breakdown. Concepts and Tools Covered in This Course: Stock Steel Prep Project Preparation Incudling Preparing, Measuring and Cutting Stock Metal Proper Use of the Metal Bandsaw Adjustable Metal Clamps and Magnets Angle Grinding Pressurized Air Cylinder Safety and Use MIG Setup, Safety and Use Auto Darkening Face Masks and Welding Safety Advanced Finishing

Students will learn shop safety and proper use of table saw and band saw. Students will learn how to choose wood stock and cut and assemble an 8 X 10 acrylic and wood frame. Proper finishing will be demonstrated and covered, however due to time constraints students will need to complete finishing on their own.Please bring in a photo/art sized to 8x10. All other tools and materials will be provided. CONCEPTS COVERED: Machine safety How to use a table saw and band saw to cut miters and grooves Proper glue-up techniques Proper finishing will be demonstrated Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins. Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.