Bronx Park Woodshop: Upcoming courses

Case Goods Cabinetry

This intermediate level course will focus on the basic principles of how to build a night table (base cabinet) and a five-piece door using sheet goods (plywood) and some hardwoods. This type of building is called case goods construction which is the foundation of kitchens and other cabinet making. We will explore a variety of joinery methods such as dados, rabbets, biscuits, and dowels. And learn several options to dress the edges of plywood.

Safety Card is required.

Fri Evening Fall 2026, Fri Sep 11, 2026 - Fri Oct 30, 2026, 8 classes ($244 + $145 materials)

Everything's a box (or how to make anything out of wood) - The Box Making bootcamp

Prerequisite: Bronx Park Woodshop Safety Card

In woodworking, it is said that “everything’s a box.” Realistically, this is true 95% of the time. Box-making teaches fundamental skills that apply to every woodworking project. You’ve learned how to use the tools in a woodworking shop; now, learn how to make just about anything out of wood. This intermediate class is the ideal next step after completing our Introduction class.

We will make 3 boxes, with each box teaching a different joinery method.

We will construct:

Slide-top pencil box with rabbet joinery
Mitre-spline box with hinged top
Boarded box (nails)

Please note: Safety cards ARE required for this course

Tue Evening Fall 2026, Tue Sep 8, 2026 - Tue Oct 27, 2026, 8 classes ($244 + $80 materials)

Hand Tool Fundamentals

Making a joiner's mallet, this four-week, abridged course focusses on hand tool fundamentals - planing, chiselling, sawing and work holding. Students will start with rough sawn lumber, square it up with hand planes for lamination and cut to final size. We will fit the head on the handle using chisels, and shape the handle using spokeshaves.

This is a great introduction to hand tool use for new students, but also a good opportunity to hone existing skills.

This course will be moderately strenuous, requiring some forearm strength and endurance to be successful.

Materials will be supplied ($40 materials cost). Safety Card not required for this course. Those students with a safety card will receive a sticker granting them access to hand tools during drop-in times.

Sat Morning Fall 2026, Sat Sep 12, 2026 - Sat Oct 3, 2026, 4 classes ($122 + $40 materials)

Class dates: Sat Sep 12, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sat Sep 19, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sat Sep 26, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sat Oct 3, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Introduction to Woodturning (Lathe)

This course will be delivered alongside a woodworking II course. Each turning course will consist of two students for two nights with one dedicated turning instructor. Students will share time on the shop's lathe.

Students may be asked to attend an online session in advance of class in order to understand some basics prior to spending time in the shop.

This course will introduce participants to the basics of the ancient art and craft of woodturning. You will learn what equipment is required to turn wood objects such as spindles, bowls, and a variety of other items. We will discuss the function of the woodturning lathe and various tools such as gouges, skews, and scrapers. This is a hands-on class. Tools and supplies provided to complete a simple mallet and bowl. Safety Card not required for this course.

Fall 2026 session 1, Thu Sep 3, 2026 - Thu Sep 10, 2026, 2 classes ($100 + $40 materials)

Class dates: Thu Sep 3, 2026 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Thu Sep 10, 2026 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fall 2026 sess 2, Thu Oct 1, 2026 - Thu Oct 15, 2026, 2 classes ($100 + $40 materials)

Class dates: Thu Oct 1, 2026 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Thu Oct 15, 2026 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fall 2026 sess 3, Thu Oct 22, 2026 - Thu Oct 29, 2026, 2 classes ($100 + $40 materials)

Class dates: Thu Oct 22, 2026 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Thu Oct 29, 2026 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Introduction to Woodworking

For men and women who want to learn the safe use of hand and power tools while making 2 projects. You will learn to use woodworking machinery and power tools, measuring, fasteners, basic joinery and shop safety. Materials will be supplied at cost of $90 to $120 (dependent on your project choices) and included in your registration fee.

The Safety Card will be given upon completion of this course.

Wed Afternoon Fall 2026, Wed Sep 2, 2026 - Wed Oct 28, 2026, 8 classes ($244 + $40 materials)

Wed Evening Fall 2026, Wed Sep 2, 2026 - Wed Oct 28, 2026, 8 classes ($244 + $40 materials)

Mon Afternoon Fall 2026, Mon Sep 14, 2026 - Mon Nov 9, 2026, 8 classes ($244 + $40 materials)

Mon Evening Fall 2026, Mon Sep 14, 2026 - Mon Nov 9, 2026, 8 classes ($244 + $40 materials)

Router Essentials

Bring your own router (in good working order) or use one of ours. Course will cover types of routers, router tables, collets, bases, bits, how to hold and safety operate the router. Techniques and jigs for routing dados, rabbets, dovetails, joinery, and edge decoration. Demonstration and hands-on. Safety Card not required for this course.!

Sat Morning Fall 2026, Sat Oct 17, 2026 - Sat Oct 31, 2026, 3 classes ($90 + $20 materials)

Class dates: Sat Oct 17, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sat Oct 24, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sat Oct 31, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Woodworking II

Prerequisite : Intro to Woodworking course. You select your own project and provide your materials. This is an opportunity to learn new skills while completing a project of your choosing under the guidance of a qualified instructor. You will also learn advanced joinery and fastening techniques. This course may be repeated as any times as you desire. Safety Card required for this course!

Students in this course have the opportunity to store their project on site. Please note that if you choose to do so, you do so at your own risk. Bronx Park Community Centre is not responsible for damaged, misplaced, or stolen items. Projects cannot be stored past the end of your last class, unless you are enrolled in the next session. Projects not collected within 1 month of the end of your last class may be forfeit.

Thur Evening Fall 2026, Thu Sep 3, 2026 - Thu Oct 22, 2026, 8 classes ($244)

Tue Afternoon Fall 2026, Tue Sep 8, 2026 - Tue Oct 27, 2026, 8 classes ($244)