Woodworker Academy LLC

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1731 Clement Ave. Alameda, CA. 94501-1204 phone:510-521-1623
Email: jshallow@msn.com
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Box Making Classes

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You could be well on your way to becoming a professional box maker by taking the entire box series. This is a fun way to supplement income and a satisfying means for giving a thoughtful gift. Friends and family will enjoy receiving a finely crafted music box or a jewelry box with many individualized compartments. Make bandsaw boxes and as many small boxes as you can in two days or take three days to build a humidor or keeping box. Learn how to design and create your own special purpose boxes. Gain useful tips for precise hardware mounting and boost your confidence for shaping small pieces with many shop made safety jigs. Anyone who completes this series of classes will have hands on experience in most box making techniques. Learn how to supplement your income by making specialty boxes.

Box I - Box Joinery and Aesthetics Prerequisites: Router I and Table Saw I or Jumpstart I - Precision machine two medium size boxes from the six challenging joinery options. This is the most important box making class offered. It is the preferred prerequisite course for the other box making classes.

2 DAYS 9:30am to 6:30pm $270 + $45 materials/shop fee

Box II Hardware Installation Prerequisites: Router I and Jumpstart I - After making a large box, you will mount many types of hinges, lid supports, locks and pulls into the same lid. For more opportunities, you can cut the bottom off the box to create a second lid.  

Note: Currently being offered only as a "Private Lesson" opportunity.

Bandsaw Boxes and Small Boxes Prerequisite:  Jumpstart I - Make as many boxes as possible in two days. Also you'll make a variety of very small boxes such as ring, pen, business card, stamp, change box, etc. Note: This class is offered only one time this year on Dec. 2-3, 2006 with extra day Dec 4,  so register early.

2 DAYS 9:30am to 6:30pm $270 + $50 materials/shop fee

Jewelry Box Prerequisites: Box I, Jumpstart I, (Router I, II & Box II helpful) - This is a new 5 day class. Make an elegant jewelry box with a hinged lid, drawer and tray with dividers and linings.

Note: Currently being offered only as a "Private Lesson" opportunity.

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