Woodshop Skills: Boxmaking Series

This hands-on series consists of 4 sessions where you will learn step-by-step how to plan, measure, cut, assemble, and finish a wooden box!

Students are provided an oak board, ensuring you have quality material to work with. All material costs including lumber and consumables are included in the price of the class.

At the end of the series, you'll take home a handmade wooden box that reflects your creativity and newfound skills in woodworking. The fundamental techniques learned in the class can be applied to a wide variety of future projects.

Students Should Bring:

• Closed Toed Shoes
• No loose fitting clothing, hair, or jewlery

These materials are available but you can bring your own:

• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Mask for respiratory protection
• Mechanical Pencil
• Utility Knife

Class Minimum

Please note, a minimum of two student are required for the class to proceed as scheduled. In the event the minimum is not met, the class will be rescheduled to ensure an optimal learning experience for all participants.

• Please visit https://technocopia.org/directions for more information about getting to and parking around Technocopia.
• Class Sessions are scheduled across 4 seperate weeks in the month. See agenda for details.
• This class is open to any skill levels. There are no prerequisits for this class.
• The instructor will be avalable to perform any task you may feel uncomfortable with.
• This class does not provide the level of training to authorize students for independent use of tools in the wood shop.

Ben Cline has been a part of the Technocopia community since 2015. He currently is the steward of the Wood Shop. He has been woodworking for 20+ years and has been formally trained at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). He also was a former Vice President of the Central New England Woodturners Guild (CNEW.org). He owns his own business (@ClineCraft) as a Home Improvement Contractor. If you have any questions feel free to reach out [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Technocopia, 44 Portland Street, Worcester, United States