Build Your Toolbox - Intro to Japanese Woodworking; Wednesday April 23rd + 30th; 10 am - 6 pm
This 2-session, 14-hour class offers participants a deep-dive introduction to the rudiments of hand-tool woodworking with Japanese tools, including saws, chisels, planes, and more. In this class, you will learn how to use, sharpen, and maintain these tools and develop good work methodology. The class will culminate in building your own toolbox for your new tools. Registration is necessary for this class, so sign up now as the class is capped at 6 students!
Build Your Toolbox - Intro to Japanese Woodworking; Saturday May 10th + 17th; 10 am - 6 pm
This 2-session, 14-hour class offers participants a deep-dive introduction to the rudiments of hand-tool woodworking with Japanese tools, including saws, chisels, planes, and more. In this class, you will learn how to use, sharpen, and maintain these tools and develop good work methodology. The class will culminate in building your own toolbox for your new tools. Registration is necessary for this class, so sign up now as the class is capped at 6 students!
Build Your Toolbox - Intro to Japanese Woodworking; Sunday April 6th + 13th; 10 am - 6 pm
This 2-session, 14-hour class offers participants a deep-dive introduction to the rudiments of hand-tool woodworking with Japanese tools, including saws, chisels, planes, and more. In this class, you will learn how to use, sharpen, and maintain these tools and develop good work methodology. The class will culminate in building your own toolbox for your new tools. Registration is necessary for this class, so sign up now as the class is capped at 6 students!
Build Your Toolbox - Intro to Japanese Woodworking; Wednesday March 26 + April 2nd; 10 am - 6 pm
This 2-session, 14-hour class offers participants a deep-dive introduction to the rudiments of hand-tool woodworking with Japanese tools, including saws, chisels, planes, and more. In this class, you will learn how to use, sharpen, and maintain these tools and develop good work methodology. The class will culminate in building your own toolbox for your new tools. Registration is necessary for this class, so sign up now as the class is capped at 6 students!
Build Your Toolbox - Intro to Japanese Woodworking; Sunday March 16 + 23rd; 10 am - 6 pm
This 2-session, 14-hour class offers participants a deep-dive introduction to the rudiments of hand-tool woodworking with Japanese tools, including saws, chisels, planes, and more. In this class, you will learn how to use, sharpen, and maintain these tools and develop good work methodology. The class will culminate in building your own toolbox for your new tools. Registration is necessary for this class, so sign up now as the class is capped at 6 students!
Introduction to Kumiko, Wednesday February 19th, 6-10 pm
Kumiko is a specific subset of Japanese woodworking, and a lot of fun for beginners and professionals alike. It involves creating artistic panels out of smaller stock. The only tool you will need is a Japanese chisel, which will be available if necessary for the class, or students can bring their own. Students will make an asa-no-ha or stylized hemp leaf pattern, one of the more important and common patterns. Purchase your seat in the class here.
Sharpening Japanese Hand Tools, Saturday February 8th, 11-1 pm
Join this comprehensive introduction to sharpening Japanese hand tools (planes, chisels, knives). This three hour hands-on course will teach participants how to sharpen and maintain your tools using Japanese water stones. Students should bring at least one tool to sharpen during class. Purchase the class here.
Build Your Toolbox - Intro to Japanese Woodworking; Sunday February 2nd + 9th; 10 am - 6 pm
This 2-session, 14-hour class offers participants a deep-dive introduction to the rudiments of hand-tool woodworking with Japanese tools, including saws, chisels, planes, and more. In this class, you will learn how to use, sharpen, and maintain these tools and develop good work methodology. The class will culminate in building your own toolbox for your new tools. Registration is necessary for this class, so sign up now as the class is capped at 6 students!
Design: Stools and Benches, Monday January 27, 6-10 pm
This single-session 4hr workshop is oriented towards hand-tool woodworkers, looking to design and plan their next project. This session will focus on apartment-sized benches and stools, for sitting or standing.
Introduction to Kumiko, Wednesday January 22, 6-10 pm
Kumiko is a specific subset of Japanese woodworking, and a lot of fun for beginners and professionals alike. It involves creating artistic panels out of smaller stock. The only tool you will need is a Japanese chisel, which will be available if necessary for the class, or students can bring their own. Students will make an asa-no-ha or stylized hemp leaf pattern, one of the more important and common patterns. Purchase your seat in the class here.
Basic Dovetail Joinery, Thursday January 16th, 6-10 pm
This single-session 3hr class introduces the participants to dovetail joinery with Japanese tools, including saws & chisels. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to layout and mark these joints, as well as cut and fit them.
This course does require knowledge and experience with basic hand-tool woodworking fundamentals, similar to those learned in the "Build Your Toolbox" course. If you are unsure you meet the requirements, please reach out to classes@makegoodwood.com for guidance before registering.
Some task-specialized tools will be available, but participants will be expected to bring their own basic tools, including chisels, saws, and tools for layout & marking.
Cost includes materials used during class.
Design: Accessory Tables, Wednesday January 15th, 6-10 pm
This single-session 4hr workshop is oriented towards hand-tool woodworkers, looking to design and plan their next project. This session will focus on apartment-sized accessory tables, including side tables, coffee tables, nightstands, etc… For the more advanced or ambitious, this project can also incorporate a drawer component. The class will meet in-person in Brooklyn.
Sharpening Japanese Hand Tools, Sunday January 12th, 12-2 pm
Join this comprehensive introduction to sharpening Japanese hand tools (planes, chisels, knives). This three hour hands-on course will teach participants how to sharpen and maintain your tools using Japanese water stones. Students should bring at least one tool to sharpen during class. Purchase the class here.
Build Your Toolbox - Intro to Japanese Woodworking; Saturday January 11th + 18th; 10 am - 6 pm
This 2-session, 14-hour class offers participants a deep-dive introduction to the rudiments of hand-tool woodworking with Japanese tools, including saws, chisels, planes, and more. In this class, you will learn how to use, sharpen, and maintain these tools and develop good work methodology. The class will culminate in building your own toolbox for your new tools. Registration is necessary for this class, so sign up now as the class is capped at 6 students!
Japanese Woodworking NYC Meetup, Thursday January 9th, 6-8 pm
The Japanese Woodworking NYC Meetup is a monthly get-together for anyone interested in Japanese woodworking and hand tools. Join us to work on projects, watch demonstrations, explore Japanese tools, learn joinery, ask questions, and more! This meetup is free and open to anyone.
Curious? Check out www.japanesewoodworkingnyc.org for more information and to sign up for their newsletter!
Introduction to Kumiko, Wednesday December 18, 6-10 pm
Kumiko is a specific subset of Japanese woodworking, and a lot of fun for beginners and professionals alike. It involves creating artistic panels out of smaller stock. The only tool you will need is a Japanese chisel, which will be available if necessary for the class, or students can bring their own. Students will make an asa-no-ha or stylized hemp leaf pattern, one of the more important and common patterns. Purchase your seat in the class here.
Japanese Woodworking NYC Monthly Meetup, Thursday December 12th, 6-8 pm
The Japanese Woodworking NYC Monthly Meetup is a monthly get-together for anyone interested in Japanese woodworking and hand tools. Join us to work on projects, watch demonstrations, explore Japanese tools, learn joinery, ask questions, and more! This meetup is free and open to anyone.
Curious? Check out www.japanesewoodworkingnyc.org for more information and to sign up for their newsletter!
Sharpening Japanese Hand Tools, Monday December 9th, 6-8 pm
Join this comprehensive introduction to sharpening Japanese hand tools (planes, chisels, knives). This three hour hands-on course will teach participants how to sharpen and maintain your tools using Japanese water stones. Students should bring at least one tool to sharpen during class. Purchase the class here.
Build Your Toolbox - Intro to Japanese Woodworking; Sunday December 8th + 15th; 10 am - 6 pm
This 2-session, 14-hour class offers participants a deep-dive introduction to the rudiments of hand-tool woodworking with Japanese tools, including saws, chisels, planes, and more. In this class, you will learn how to use, sharpen, and maintain these tools and develop good work methodology. The class will culminate in building your own toolbox for your new tools. Registration is necessary for this class, so sign up now as the class is capped at 6 students!
Sharpening Party with Matt Connorton! December 7th, 1-6 pm
Sometimes we all need an excuse to sharpen our tools….and here is yours!! Join us Saturday December 7th from 1-6 pm with Japanese woodworker extraordinaire Matt Connorton! He will share his insights, tips, and techniques for sharpening any and all tools with Japanese waterstones and more. Join Matt, Nihonsan staff and instructors, and a bunch of woodworkers to have fun and sharpen away the day. You can join anytime between 1 pm and 6 pm, and we will do pizza and drinks from 6 pm on. Bring your tools and sharpening kits, questions and new sharpening technology to share - there will be a limited number of stones and more on hand to use or buy on the day of. Small suggested donation at the door to cover drinks and snacks and supplies!
Design: Benches
This single-session 4hr workshop is oriented towards hand-tool woodworkers, looking to design and plan their next project. This session will focus on apartment-sized benches and stools, for sitting or standing. The class will meet in-person in Brooklyn.
Mortise and Tenon Joinery, Monday November 25th, 6-9pm
This single-session 3hr class introduces the participants to mortise and tenon joinery with Japanese tools, including saws & chisels. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to layout and mark these joints, as well as cut and fit them. Classes will meet in-person in Brooklyn.
This course does require knowledge and experience with basic hand-tool woodworking fundamentals, similar to those learned in the "Build Your Toolbox" course. If you are unsure you meet the requirements, please reach out to classes@makegoodwood.com for guidance before registering.
Some task-specialized tools will be available, but participants will be expected to bring their own basic tools, including chisels, saws, and tools for layout & marking.
Cost includes materials used during class.
Japanese Woodworking NYC Meetup
The Japanese Woodworking NYC Meetup is a monthly get-together for anyone interested in Japanese woodworking and hand tools. Join us to work on projects, watch demonstrations, explore Japanese tools, learn joinery, ask questions, and more! This meetup is free and open to anyone.
Curious? Check out www.japanesewoodworkingnyc.org for more information and to sign up for their newsletter!
Basic Dovetail Joinery, Wednesday November 13th, 6-9pm
This single-session 3hr class introduces the participants to dovetail joinery with Japanese tools, including saws & chisels. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to layout and mark these joints, as well as cut and fit them.
This course does require knowledge and experience with basic hand-tool woodworking fundamentals, similar to those learned in the "Build Your Toolbox" course. If you are unsure you meet the requirements, please reach out to classes@makegoodwood.com for guidance before registering.
Some task-specialized tools will be available, but participants will be expected to bring their own basic tools, including chisels, saws, and tools for layout & marking.
Cost includes materials used during class.
Design: Accessory Tables
This single-session 4hr workshop is oriented towards hand-tool woodworkers, looking to design and plan their next project. This session will focus on apartment-sized accessory tables, including side tables, coffee tables, nightstands, etc… For the more advanced or ambitious, this project can also incorporate a drawer component. The class will meet in-person in Brooklyn.
Build Your Toolbox - Intro to Japanese Woodworking; Saturday November 2nd + 9th; 10 am - 6 pm
This 2-session, 14-hour class offers participants a deep-dive introduction to the rudiments of hand-tool woodworking with Japanese tools, including saws, chisels, planes, and more. In this class, you will learn how to use, sharpen, and maintain these tools and develop good work methodology. The class will culminate in building your own toolbox for your new tools. Registration is necessary for this class, so sign up now as the class is capped at 6 students!
Simple Staked Joinery, Sunday October 27th, 2-6 pm
This single-session, 4hr class introduces the participants to the concept and practice of round mortise and tenon joinery. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to use hand-braces, augur bits, tapered reamers and tenoning tools to add legs to a simple three-legged stool. Classes will meet in-person in Brooklyn.
This course does require knowledge and experience with basic hand-tool woodworking fundamentals, similar to those learned in the "Build Your Toolbox" course. If you are unsure you meet the requirements, please reach out to classes@makegoodwood.com for guidance before registering.
Some task-specialized tools will be available, but participants will be expected to bring their own basic tools, including a handplane, saws, mallet, and tools for layout & marking.
Cost includes materials used during class.
Design: Boxes
This single-session 4hr workshop is oriented towards hand-tool woodworkers, looking to design and plan their next project. This project will focus on small and medium sized boxes of all kinds, made using different of joinery and hardware. The class will meet in-person in Brooklyn.
Mortise and Tenon Joinery, Monday October 14th, 6-9pm
This single-session 3hr class introduces the participants to mortise and tenon joinery with Japanese tools, including saws & chisels. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to layout and mark these joints, as well as cut and fit them. Classes will meet in-person in Brooklyn.
This course does require knowledge and experience with basic hand-tool woodworking fundamentals, similar to those learned in the "Build Your Toolbox" course. If you are unsure you meet the requirements, please reach out to classes@makegoodwood.com for guidance before registering.
Some task-specialized tools will be available, but participants will be expected to bring their own basic tools, including chisels, saws, and tools for layout & marking.
Cost includes materials used during class.
Design: Bookshelves
This single-session 4hr workshop is oriented towards hand-tool woodworkers, looking to design and plan their next project. The focus of this session will be apartment-sized shelves and bookcases (and similar-type furniture, i.e. shoe racks, etc.) in both free-standing and wall-mounted formats. The class will meet in-person in Brooklyn.
Japanese Woodworking NYC Meetup
The Japanese Woodworking NYC Meetup is a monthly get-together for anyone interested in Japanese woodworking and hand tools. Join us to work on projects, watch demonstrations, explore Japanese tools, learn joinery, ask questions, and more! This meetup is free and open to anyone.
Curious? Check out www.japanesewoodworkingnyc.org for more information and to sign up for their newsletter, or contact Nihonsan!
Basic Dovetail Joinery, Monday October 7th, 6-9 pm
This single-session 3hr class introduces the participants to dovetail joinery with Japanese tools, including saws & chisels. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to layout and mark these joints, as well as cut and fit them.
This course does require knowledge and experience with basic hand-tool woodworking fundamentals, similar to those learned in the "Build Your Toolbox" course. If you are unsure you meet the requirements, please reach out to classes@makegoodwood.com for guidance before registering.
Some task-specialized tools will be available, but participants will be expected to bring their own basic tools, including chisels, saws, and tools for layout & marking.
Cost includes materials used during class.