Port Townsend School of Woodworking
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We invite people of ALL genders and races to come and learn fine woodworking. This is where beginners and intermediate students learn truly “fine” woodworking. Super sharp tools are provided for most beginner courses. We offer courses in fine joinery, built environment, custom furniture making, beginning machine or hand tool use, carpentry & carving styles of various cultures, turning, and coopering. Scholarships/VA funding available!

The Port Townsend School of Woodworking invites you to learn
fine craftsmanship in a contemporary context.

Join us this fall!
Noh Mask Carving
Nov 4
Noh Mask Carving

Hideta Kitazawa
6 Days, Open to All

In this six-day course, each student will carve their own Okina Noh Theater mask from a block of wood to finish under the tutelage of master carver Hideta Kitazawa-san.
Details & Registration

Weekend Essentials: Shop Machines
Dec 7
Weekend Essentials: Shop Machines

John Edwards
Weekend Class, For Beginners

You’ll be walked through the basics of common shop machines such as the table saw, band saw, thickness planer, and jointer.
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Introduction to Vacuum Bag Veneering
Dec 14
Introduction to Vacuum Bag Veneering

Tom Henscheid
2 Days, Open to All

In this weekend class we will learn the basics of selecting and sourcing materials, how to prepare substrates, and various methods of applying veneers in a fast-paced, fun environment. Each student will make a small, square veneered tabletop, which can be later attached to a leg structure of your choosing.
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Beginning Machine Tool Woodworking 2024
Dec 16
Beginning Machine Tool Woodworking 2024

Gina Bonneau and Lacey Carnahan
5 Days, For Beginners

The goal of this weeklong class is to learn and practice the safe and effective use of machine tools, and basic machine tool maintenance and adjustments.
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Learn the Basics

Gain an intuitive understanding of wood and experience the joy of using sharp tools to make accurate joinery.

Courses for Beginners
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Scholarships available

Scholarships are available for every course.

How to apply
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Use your veterans administration benefits

Find out more about courses that are covered by your VA benefits.

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Hand Tool Heaven:
Where future fine woodworkers start their journey.

Created by Foundations of Woodworking graduate Andrea Love