Introduction to Woodworking: Workshop

Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm UTC-07:00

Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz

Idea Fab Labs
Publisher/HostIdea Fab Labs
Introduction to Woodworking: Workshop
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Introduction to Wood Shop is a beginner friendly two-part course in the essentials of a functional woodshop and general woodworking.
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**This is a 2-day event. May 16th 1 pm - 4 pm and May 17th 1 pm - 4 pm**


Class Description:

Introduction to Wood Shop is a two-part course on the essentials of a functional woodshop and general woodworking. This course includes an overview of woodworking techniques, safe tool operation, and maintenance and will culminate in hands-on experience with shop tools while participants work through select projects. No experience is necessary. You do not need to be an IFL member to take this class.



Topics Covered:
  • General Safety and Hazards
  • Head, Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Ears, Hands, Feet



General Wood Processing
  • Cross Cut, Rip Cut, Plane / Surface, Joint, Sand, Drive/Drill, Route/Mould/Shape



Safe Tool Use
  • Manual Hand Tools (Miter Saw, Hand Saw, Chisel, Screw Driver, Hammer)
  • Automatic Hand Tools (Circular Saw, Drill, Palm Sander, Jigsaw, Router)
  • Large Machinery (Table Saw, Chop Saw, Drill Press, Band Saw, Shaper, Belt Sanders)



What to Bring:

Your gloves and a water bottle.



Cost:

$160 total for two sessions.



Materials Required:

None. Materials are included in the class price.



Prerequisites:

16 years of age and over, please.



Instructor Bio:

Matt Berger is a longtime woodworking and maker and has been a member of Idea Fab Labs for more than a year where he builds woodworking projects, bends wood into sculpture and functional objects (including skateboards), and uses the laser cutter to create arts and crafts. He has taught woodworking for a decade and published two how-to books on the subject: "The Handmade Skateboard" (Spring House Press 2014) and "The Handmade Teardrop Trailer (Cedar Lane Press 2020), with more than 18,000 copies sold.


Check out our Member Highlight on Matt to learn more about all the cool things he is up to:

https://santacruz.ideafablabs.com/member-highlights/matt-berger-member-highlight/


Here are some more in-depth directions for finding our unit in the Wrigley Building. https://santacruz.ideafablabs.com/directions/

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz, 2801 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, United States

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