Name: Large Planter Box

Instructor: Tim Webb

Skill Level: Absolute Beginner

Age: 18 years old and above

Date: Monday, April 21st – 6:00pm to 9:30pm

Suggested Price: $120

Why a Raised Garden Planter?

A raised garden planter on your deck, balcony or patio allows you to easily grow herbs, vegetables, or flowers in a convenient, accessible location using your existing outdoor space, without needing to dig into the rocky Central Texas “soil”, while also providing better drainage, easier access for tending plants, and the ability to control the soil quality by using fresh potting mix instead of relying on existing soil conditions; making gardening more comfortable and manageable, especially if you have limited space or mobility concerns.

Class Description:

In this half day class, each student will build their very own Large Raised  Garden Planter (commercial value approximately $150 to $300). This planter is the perfect height  to allow stand up gardening and avoid kneeling and stooping to tend your plants. The all cedar  wood planter measures approximately 33 inches tall, 47 inches long, by 17 inches wide, by 10  inches deep. The 45 x 15 inch undershelf is perfect for holding your gardening supplies, tools,  plants, pots, etc. The planter construction utilizes ¾ inch thick cedar wood making it very strong,  rigid and weather and pest resistant.  

In this beginner class, students will learn to use a variety of power tools and techniques to build the  planter. We will use a table saw to rip the cedar lumber to various widths, a jointer to clean up any  uneven edges, and a mix of table saws with sleds and miter saws to crosscut parts to length.  Handheld power drills will be used to create drainage holes in the bottom of the planter box. A  combination of butt joints and miter joints will be utilized to construct the box with exterior glue and  18 gauge brad nailers. Finally, we will lightly sand any sharp corners or rough edges to make it  smooth and touch friendly. 

What to Bring:

– A desire to learn some new skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment. – A positive attitude to share in a community of craftmanship.
– Drinks and snacks (if desired).
– Measuring tape
– Pencil
– Combination (or speed) square
– Eye protection
– Hearing and dust protection (optional) All material cost ($70) is included in the class fee.

Austin School of Furniture has the right to cancel this class at anytime if the minimum amount of students is not reached.

See our Refund Policy here