MDAE
Woodworking Program
Woodworking Courses
Diablo Woodworkers
Men and women; join us for an exchange of ideas and information about
woodworking. Often includes guest speakers demonstrating unique aspects
of woodworking. Usually 2nd Wednesday of month.
Call Bill Tarleton for information at 925-939-8052.
| 95744999 |
Staff |
Wed. |
Ongoing |
7:00-9:00pm |
112 PHEC |
No fee |
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Wood Turners - Diablo Woodworkers
A special interest group for anyone interested in sharing their
experiences and expanding their knowledge of wood turning tools,
techniques, and projects. Each meeting will include discussions, show
and tell, and basic skills demonstrations. 1st Thursday of each month.
| 95744021 |
Steffinger |
Thur. |
2/7, 3/6 |
7:00-9:00pm |
207 PHEC |
No fee |
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Metal Working - Diablo Woodworkers
Designed for men and women who have an interest in a variety of
metalworking crafts including welding, metal machining (lathe and mill
operation), casting and sheet metal forming. Join us to exchange
knowlledge and ideas. Includes guest speakers and possible field trips.
Class meets 3rd Thursday of each month. For more information contact
George Hawks at (510) 222-1024 or gbhawks@comcast.net.
| 95744033 |
Hawks
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Thur. |
1/10,2/14,3/13 |
7:00-9:00pm |
S-2 Metal,YVHS |
No fee |
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Woodworking I
For men and women with little or no prior woodworking experience. Learn
to use handsaws, planes, chisels, scrapers. Introduction to use of a
variety of other power tools. Instructor-selected project only. (Number
of weeks varies) [M15, ML8, TL11]
| 95744006 |
Martin |
Mon. |
1/7 - 3/17 |
1:00 - 4:00pm |
208 PHEC |
$44 |
| 95744003 |
Greenhill |
Thur. |
1/8 - 3/18 |
6:00 -9:00pm |
208 PHEC |
$60 |
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Woodworking II
Students
will further develop skills learned in Woodworking I and learn
new skills while working on a Shaker-style bedside table.
Prerequisite:Woodworking
I (11
weeks) [M15, L11]
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Woodworking I and II
"A fast track way to complete the basic Woodworking I & II
courses
in just one session." Class will include the prerequisites required to
take more advanced woodworking courses. (15 weeks) [M15, L29]
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Projects for the Home and Yard
For men and women. Select and construct wooden objects of your choice
for the home or yard. Individual assistance as needed. Prerequisite:Woodworking
I and II courses at PHEC or instructor approval. Call (925)256-7843 for
Mon. class, (925)798-5245 for Wed. Class. (14 weeks) [M15, ML8, WL11]
| 95744004 |
Martin |
Mon. |
9/10 -
12/17 |
6:00-9:00pm |
208 PHEC |
$44 |
| 95744017 |
Steffinger |
Wed. |
9/12 - 12/19 |
9:00-12:00noon |
208 PHEC |
$60 |
| 95744018 |
Steffinger |
Wed. |
9/12 - 12/19 |
1:00-4:00pm |
208 PHEC |
$60 |
| 95744018 |
Martin |
Thur. |
1/10 - 3/20 |
1:00-4:00pm |
208 PHEC |
$60 |
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Child's Rocker - Part I
Class
introduces the joinery techniques of master craftsman Doug
Stowe. Make a child's rocker by using techniques to create
mortise and tenon, half lap and dowel joints at odd angles.
Rocker on display in office. Prerequisite:Woodworking
I and II courses at PHEC or instructor approval.(8
weeks) [M15, L8]
No class
2/13, 3/12
| 95744041 |
Steffinger |
Wed |
1/16 - 3/19 |
6:00 - 9:00 |
208 PHEC |
$44 |
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Scrollsaw Techniques
For anyone with little or no woodworking safety training and skills.
Includes putting patterns on wood, project layout, multiple cutouts,
3-D cutting, decorative edging and safe use of hand/power tools. For
questions: 925-681-1407, (XX weeks) [M15, L14]
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Bandsaw/Router
Techniques
Instruction in the use of two useful power tools! Learn about
selection, safe use, and care of routers. Learn bandsaw techniques,
Including putting pattrns on wood, project layout, 3-D
cutting, decorative edging and safe use of hand/power tools. For
questions: 925-681-1407,
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Oval Shaker Boxes
This course
is designed to teach the art of building oval Shaker boxes.
Students will build the forms necessary to make the boxes
and then build a set of lidded Shaker boxes. Prerequisite:
Woodworking I and II at PHEC or instructor approval.
(4 weeks) [M15, L12]
| 95744042 |
Traeger |
Mon |
1/7 - 2/4 |
9:00 -12:00 noon |
208 PHEC |
$30 |
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Box Making
Box making provides a great vehicle for a small project in exotic
woods. Learn to make the jigs necessary to assure tight fitting boxes
and at least one instructor selected box project. Prerequisite:
Woodworking II at PH Adult or instructor approval. (11 weeks) [M14, L11]
| 95744028 |
Traeger |
Tue |
1/10 - 3/20 |
9:00 -12:00 noon |
208 PHEC |
$60 |
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Furniture
Making: Queen Anne Table
Introduces the techniques for making a cabriolet furniture leg which is
the central feature of Queen Anne style furniture. Class project is a
small table with dimensions that maay be modified to suit the student's
needs. Prerequisite: Woodworking I & II at PHEC or instructor approval. (14 weeks) [M15, L14]
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Joinery and Jigs
Create various types of joinery and jigs using power tools. Joinery
includes miter joints, mortise and tenon, dovetail, dowel, half lap,
etc. while using jigs to facilitate making such joinery. Prerequesite: Woodworking I and II at PHEC or instructor approval. (14 weeks) [M15, L14]
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Wood
Tool Making
Wonder which tools you should have in your woodshop; new vs. used,
power or hand? You'll benefit from the experience of two men who own
lots of tools, some good choices and some not! Save both money and
frustration.
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Building Antique
Reproductions:
Tim Killen
will guide students throught the hand and machine tool processes
necessary to build museum quality antique furniture reproductions.
Choose from several instructor selected projects.Prerequisites: Woodworking I and II at PHEC or instructor approval. (14 weeks) [M15, L14]
| 95744043 |
Killen |
M |
2/25 - 3/17 |
9:00 - 12:00 noon |
208 PHEC |
$30 |
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Masters Series - Tools and Techniques
Learn master craftsman Brian Condran's approach to professional
woodworking. To include: sharpening, hand plane use, stock preparation,
joinery fundamentals, door construction, making/applying veneers,
design and wood selection. Prerequisite: Woodworking I & II at PHEC or instructor approval. (14 weeks) [M14, L28]
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Masters Series - Projects I, II, III
Guest
lecturer Brian Condran will guide students through construction of a
Krenov-style project, using the skills acquired in Master Series Tools
and Techniques. Prerequisite: Master Series-Tools and
Techniques.
| 05744002 |
Traeger/Condran |
Tue |
1/8 - 3/18 |
9:00 -12:00 noon |
208 PHEC |
$126 |
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Building
Adirondack Patio Furniture
Learn how to construct a classic Adirondack chair, an attractive yet
durable piece of furniture for outdoor living. Plans will be provided
for the first chair project; then build project of your choice. Prerequisite: Woodworking I & II at PHEC or instructor approval. (14 weeks) [M15, L14]
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Christmas
Toy Making Group
Work on building toys that will be given to children in need during the
Christmas season.
| XXXXXX |
Staff |
Fri. |
9/14-12/21 |
1:00 - 4:00 pm |
208 PHEC |
No fee |
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Cabinet
Making with Biscuits & Pocket Screws
Build different styles of wood cabinets for kitchen, laundry, garage,
clockcases and other storage uses. Design selected by student with
instructor assistance. Prerequisite: Woodworking II
at PH Adult or instructor approval.
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Build
a set of Wooden Clamps
You never have enough clamps in your woodshop and they are expensive to
buy. Learn how to build inexpensive clamps out of wood. All materials
for first project included. (5 weeks) [M14, L10]
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Learn
to Build Whirligigs
Whirligigs are those whimsical backyad wooden items that move with wind
power. These fun to make projects will help you hone your band saw and
scroll saw skills. All materials for first project included. (4 weeks)
[M14, L10]
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Build
a Set of Toy Trucks
Build five different toy trucks all on the same chassis so they are
easy to build. These trucks make great gifts for the grandkids or build
them and donate them to needy kids at Holiday time. All materials for
first project included. (3 weeks) [M14, L10].
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Beginning SketchUp for the Woodworker
Google "SketchUp" (free on the internet) is an effective 3D modeling
tool. Designed specifically for use in furniture and woodworking to
improve quality and integrity of design. Print full-size templates for
use in construction. Create designs with molding shapes and turnings
and detail joints such as mortise and tennon. (2 weeks) [M16, L4]
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Tool
Sharpening (1 day class)
Learn how to sharpen chisels, plane irons, and hand scrapers. Bring
chisel or plane iron to class and practice your new skills. Lab fee
includes kit of basic sharpening materials. [M12, L7]
| 95744009 |
Walts |
Sat. |
1/26 |
9:00 - 12:00 noon |
208 PHEC |
$16 |
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Wood Finishing Techniques
Learn
the basic steps involved in creating a beautiful wood finish.
Instruction will include surface preparation and application
of oils and coloring mediums. French Polishing techniques
will be featured. (4 weeks) [M15, L12]
| 95744043 |
Killen |
M |
2/25 - 3/17 |
9:00 - 12:00 noon |
208 PHEC |
$30 |
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Hand Planes (1
day class)
All new hand planes come as a kit and need to be tuned. Learn about
their selections, tuning and use. There will be over sixty different
planes for you to use. Try before you buy. Intructor (925) 674-1514.
[M12, L2]
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dd Turning Basics
This hands-on
course covers the basics of wood turning in detail from the
first set-up of your lathe to projects you can learn in your
first few weeks. Spindle turning, bowl turning and hollow
vessels will be explained and demonstrated (11 weeks) [M14,
L11]
| 95744034 |
Rodgers |
Tue. |
1/9 - 3/19 |
6:00-9:00pm |
109 PHEC |
$71 |
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Wood Turning - Getting Started II
Jim Rodgers will continue to discuss and demonstrate the techniques of
wood turning in detail focusing on bowls, finished and natural edge,
hollow forms and segmented turning. Students' projects will be shown
and discussed in class. (6 weeks) [M12, L].
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