WOODEN MALLETS: MAKE A SHOP TOOL
WITH NATHANIEL STEIN
Class Details
Students bring: all materials and safety equipment will be provided. Please wear close fitting clothes, close toed shoes and tie up long hair. You may bring your own eye and ear protection if you wish.
Need a scholarship to attend a class? We offer full and half tuition awards (scholarships do not apply to class materials fee). Email info@tarweedfolkschool.com to register.
Accessibility note: Standing for 2+ hours, remaining calm when using heavy, machinery. Loud, abrupt noises will occur during the class.
Tarweed Folk School values increasing access to practical arts and place-based skills. Our goal is to make our classes accessible to anyone with an interest in learning. Please consider that our "pop up" style classrooms take place inside and outdoors with varying amenities (think of parking, seating, walking surfaces, and bathroom options, for example). We are happy to provide any information or answer any questions about accessibility or accommodations for any of our classes and locations. Please email us if you have comments, concerns, or questions.
This class is not currently being offered.
Building your own tools is a great way to learn skills while improving the capabilities of your shop! Students in this course will construct a sturdy wooden mallet, good for knocking joints together, tapping a chisel, or generally persuading anything that needs it.
Mallets will be made from a choice of local hardwoods and include a wedged through tenon and doweled ends. A mix of power and hand tools will be used, including a table saw and bandsaw. This class has a small class size, so students can expect plenty of one-on-one attention while honing their use of shop tools. Class will run approximately 4 hours and students will take home a mallet that can be used the following day.
Age Requirement: This class is for adults and youth 14-17. Youth 10-13 can participate if their parent or guardian is present (parent or guardian is not required to register separately).
Location: Highland Woodshop
About Highland Woodshop
We come from humble, adventurous beginnings and love to share that laid-back sense of friendship through craft with you. We are a small shop, located on a family property, run by three dedicated folks, Ashley Merback, Nat Stein and Kat Edmonds, who are excited to bring woodshop knowledge and access to our community. Our model includes monthly/yearly membership options that foster creative community, knowledge sharing, and localized environmental action. We also facilitate classes, teach custom classes for small groups, staff retreats, and private lessons.
