Carpentry
Carpentry - Basic
Our Basic Carpentry Course is designed to give you a strong foundation in carpentry and woodworking. Whether you're looking to start a career or build essential skills for personal projects, this course will provide you with the core knowledge and practical experience you need to succeed in the industry.
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What You’ll Learn:
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Measuring & Cutting: Accurate wood measurement and cutting techniques.
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Joinery Basics: Essential joinery methods like butt, miter, and dowel joints.
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Tool Use & Safety: Safe practices for using carpentry tools.
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Woodworking Materials: Understanding wood types and selecting materials for projects.
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Project Building: Create basic projects like frames and furniture using fundamental techniques.
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This introductory course is required before enrolling in our Carpentry - Historic Woodwork class.
Carpentry - Historic Woodwork
The Historic Woodwork Carpentry Course at the SBAC is designed for those interested in preserving and replicating historic woodwork. This course will equip you with the specialized skills needed to restore and recreate fine wood details found in historical buildings and landmarks.
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What You’ll Learn:
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Preserving Woodwork: Techniques to maintain and restore original woodwork.
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Replicating Designs: How to recreate intricate wood features like moldings and casings.
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Joinery: Master joinery methods such as dovetail, mortise and tenon, and tongue and groove.
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Material Selection: Choosing the right materials for historical restoration.
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Restoration: Repairing and recreating historical features with respect to original design.
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Completion of the Basic - Carpentry class is required before enrolling.
Check our Join the Fun page for the next cycle of classes.