Makeville Studio
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Woodturning II: Three-Leg Stool
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This intermediate level five-session class involves both spindle and faceplate styles of turning wood on the lathe. If you’ve taken a lathe class or have prior experience in wood turning, this class is great next step. The project for this class is a small three-leg stool with through-tenons that are wedged into a round seat—all parts made on the lathe. The goal of this course is to expand your turning skills and knowledge and start to incorporate...
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$215
Getting Started with Finishes
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This three-session class takes the mystery out of selecting and applying beautiful hand-rubbed finishes. You will learn about four traditional finishes--oils, shellac, varnish/poly, and oil-varnish mixtures: their properties, when to use which one, how to apply them, and how to combine them for optimal beauty and durability. Each student will make their own set of samples to keep for future reference. Other topics covered include how to prepare wood...
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Design to Reality
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Do you have an idea for your next project but you're not sure where to start? In this 4-hour workshop you will learn how to plan a successful project from start to finish. Using a table as an example project, we'll cover design, budget, timeline, building strategies, jigs and what to expect at the lumber yard. First, you'll brainstorm and sketch some basic table ideas. Then we’ll look at the sketches as a group and select one design, or combine...
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$100
Furniture Class: Three Simple Finishes
Makeville Studio See all classes by this school @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY
This class is a straightforward explanation of basic finishes and how to use them for beautiful results. Forget spray booths, dust-free shops, and hard-to-apply finishes. Instead you will learn three simple hand-applied finishes that have easy application and repair qualities while supplying a protective barrier on your furniture. You don't need fancy equipment to get good results creating beautiful finishes requires only solid information, good...
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$235
Dining Table Design Workshop
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Tables have been made since someone put a plank on two rocks. Learn how to design your own dining table in this lecture. Dining tables come in many shapes, several sizes, and for different intentions. Come and learn how to design your own for your own taste. There are aesthetic requirements for a table which are extremely variable, functional requirements that are slightly variable, and construction requirements, which are almost set in stone....
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$100
Furniture Design Workshop
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In this fun 3-hour hands-on sculpture and design workshop, you will be given a series of timed creative design challenges, in which you will create original small-scale furniture models. You can select and build from batches of thousands of small hardwood parts of different sizes, shapes, and proportions (provided, prepared prior to the workshop), allowing endless opportunity for unique designs. The classroom will be transformed into an environment...
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$100
Getting Started in Furniture Making
Makeville Studio See all classes by this school @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY
This 6-session intermediate-level workshop takes you step by step through the typical furniture-making process: design, layout, cutting, joinery, assembly, glue-up and finishing. Working with machine and hand tools, you will build a solid hardwood bench with mortise and tenon joinery. Topics covered: How to make a cut list and estimate materials and cost from a design Milling rough lumber using the jointer, planer and table saw Tips and techniques...
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Holiday Wood Shop - Serving Board
Makeville Studio See all classes by this school @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY
Make a holiday gift while you learn how to set up and safely operate the miter saw, drill press, band saw, and sanders. This class includes lots of hands-on time with the tools while you make a beautiful hardwood serving board you’ll take home with you. Fun date night! Completion of this class certifies you to rent open studio time to use the miter saw, drill press, band saw, and sanders to work independently on your own projects. Notes: ...
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$175
Understanding Wood Bending
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This seminar will introduce you to the principles and methods for creating bent wood elements in furniture and sculpture. Topics covered include wood selection and physics, techniques for steam bending and making bent laminations, constructing forms, steam box design and much more. You will also get a chance for some hands-on during a basic steam bending demonstration. Q&A Q: Is this class safe for pregnant women? A: Yes, it's very...
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$100
Reviews of Makeville Studio
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Woodworking for Women, Trans/Non-binary People
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Turning Bowls on the Lathe
This class was awesome! We learned the basics of turning and had a chance to try a variety of tools and techniques related to the trade. It was very hands on and Alan was a great instructor. Would highly recommend this class as an introduction to turning. -
Intro to Woodworking
Steve was amazing. Considering taking his next class!! -
Turning Bowls on the Lathe
Best class ever! And worth taking again and again! -
Intro to Hand Tools
Kate was an excellent instructor! I had fun and left knowing the basics of hand tools. -
Woodworking for Women, Trans/Non-binary People
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Intro to Woodworking
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Intro to Woodworking
What can I say about Michelle and this class? I had such a wonderful time in this class and plan on taking more with her. Fun and educational, and I made a sweet table. 100% would recommend. -
Intro to Woodworking Bootcamp
Kelly was a great instructor! -
Intro to Woodworking
Michelle was funny, engaging, and totally interested in us learning technique, theory, and having a good time. This class was so enjoyable and I cant Wait until the next one. -
Intro to Woodworking
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Turning Bowls on the Lathe
The BEST class. -
Intro to Woodworking
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Intro to Woodworking
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Woodworking II: Chair
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Wood Turning Boot Camp
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Turning Bowls on the Lathe
This is the second time I’ve taken this class! Each time was terrific! Alan Dorsey is a superb teacher and master craftsman. -
Woodworking II: Decorative Boxes
Great class, really enjoyed it. Learned a lot with Katie and was a lot of fun. Wish there was another one! -
Routers 101: Cutting Board
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Turning Bowls on the Lathe
