Wood 101 : BUS (Basic Use and Safety)

In this Basic Use and Safety workshop, students will learn how to safely set up and use a variety of fabrication tools in the wood shop:

Band saw
Chop (miter) saw
Disc grinder
Belt sander

Completion of this single, 1.5hr class certifies students to use equipment independently as a member or a non-member on a day pass.

Requirements

Students must come to class with appropriate attire, which includes closed-toe shoes, long pants, and hair tied back. Makerspace NYC will provide safety glasses and ear protection. Open to all, ages 18+

Late Spring 2024 Sessions
Wednesday, April 3 (5:30-7p)

Thursday, April 25th (5:30-7p)

Thursday, May 16th (5:30-7p)

Instructor

A woodturner by trade, Farcee is a genderqueer craftsperson and artist with a wide range of experience in working with a variety of mediums, everything from rejected lumber scraps to resin-infused carrots. The act of revealing things from otherwise-rejected and unexpected things is at the heart of her work. Farcee teaches classes at Makerspace NYC and Bien Hecho Academy in Brooklyn.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Futureworks Makerspace- Brooklyn Army Terminal, 140 58th St, Brooklyn, United States