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COMMUNITY CLASS: Book Tree
Suggested Donation: $75.00
Sunday, December 15th from 9am to 2pm
A fun class with other enthusiasts to build a table top bookshelf that is shaped like a tree with a trunk and branches (diagonal shelves). You will walk away with your own bookcase and the skills and confidence to keep making things out of wood.
The price of this class is a “pay what you can” model. We provide a suggested price range for the class but you can choose to pay $0 or more than the suggested amount as a donation.
Suggested Price: $75
- The material for this project is included
- Learn more below
| Format | In-Person |
|---|---|
| Furniture Type | Box |
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Time Frame | Weekend |
Name: COMMUNITY CLASS: Book Tree Bookcase
Instructor: Tim Webb
Skill Level: Absolute Beginner
Age: 18 years old and above
Date: December 15th from 9am to 2pm
Suggested Price: $75 (Pay what you can)
What are Community Classes?
Community Classes are focused on growing the woodworking community, teaching basic woodworking skills and increasing access to tools and wood. These classes are run by skilled volunteers and build 1 small project completed in only a few hours. The class sizes are kept small and the number of tools used is limited. The price of the class is a “pay what you can” model. We provide a suggested price range for the class but you can choose to pay $0 or more than the suggested amount as a donation. Each person attending the class must sign up individually regardless of payment amount.
Learn more about Community Classes here.
Class Description:
A fun 1 Day Class with other enthusiasts to build a table top bookshelf that is shaped like a tree with a trunk and branches (diagonal shelves). This non-traditional solid cherry wood design will immediately catch your eye and showcase your favorite books, art objects, and knickknacks. The shelf is approximately 14 inches wide, by 17 inches tall, by 6 inches deep and will hold approximately 6-12 average sized books along with a few small objects on the base. These make excellent gifts.
Woodworking: During the class you will learn the following woodworking techniques:
- How to measure, mark and cut your project parts
- How to make a crosscut miter (45 degree angle) on the table saw
- How to round over the ends of the bookshelf parts using a router table
- How to mark, clamp, drill, countersink and screw together your parts for assembly
- How to create matching wood plugs to cover screw holes (optional)
- How to perform final sanding using both hand and machine techniques
- Discuss finishing options that students can perform at home to suit their own tastes.
What to bring:
If you have any of these tools please bring them but we have plenty that you can borrow as well.
- Pencil and paper
- Measuring tape (8′ to 12′)
- Combination square
- Eye protection
- Hearing protection
- Dust protection
- Water Bottle
- A desire to learn some new skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment
- A positive attitude to share in a community of craftsmanship
Materials for this class are included
Austin School of Furniture has the right to cancel this class at anytime if the minimum amount of students is not reached.
