Bronx Park Woodshop: Upcoming courses

After School Woodworking

This session is intended to offer youth more access to the Bronx Park woodshop. Run on Tuesday afternoons after school, students will have the opportunity to work on a introductory woodworking projects that fit their current experience and skillset. As much as possible, projects will be done using hand tools, giving students a greater understanding of working with wood and basic woodworking processes. Any power tool use will be closely supervised, following best safety practices. Students may have the opportunity to work on the drill press, mitre saw, band saw, stationary sander, and/or the lathe.

Through consultation with the instructor, students may be able to bring their own project as an alternative.

We require a minimum of 3 registered students per session in order to hold the class. With a maximum of 10. Students should be entering grades 5 - 12.

April 2023, Tue Apr 4, 2023 - Tue May 2, 2023, 4 classes ($80 + $40 materials)

Class dates: Tue Apr 4, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Tue Apr 18, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Tue Apr 25, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Tue May 2, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

May 2023, Tue May 9, 2023 - Tue May 30, 2023, 4 classes ($80 + $40 materials)

Class dates: Tue May 9, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Tue May 16, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Tue May 23, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Tue May 30, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Cabinet Door and Drawer

Learn how to make doors and drawers for cabinets. In this course students will learn how to determine the size of drawer boxes and doors based on cabinet size, hardware styles and material, and how to mount drawer fronts to drawers. You will also use the dowel centering jig as well as other methods to create a "shaker style" five piece door that can be installed with European style hardware on the cabinet made in the Cabinetry class. Safety Card required.

Wed - Winter 2023, Wed Mar 8, 2023 - Wed Mar 29, 2023, 4 classes ($120 + $100 materials)

Class dates: Wed Mar 8, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Wed Mar 15, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Wed Mar 29, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Case Goods Cabinetry

This course will focus on the basic principles of how to build a night table (base cabinet) using sheet goods (plywood). 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. You may want to consider taking the Drawer and Door Construction along with this class. Safety Card is required.

Tues - Winter 2023, Tue Mar 7, 2023 - Tue Mar 28, 2023, 4 classes ($120 + $120 materials)

Class dates: Tue Mar 7, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 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.

Tue Session 1- Spring 2023, Tue Apr 4, 2023 - Tue Apr 18, 2023, 2 classes ($100 + $40 materials)

Class dates: Tue Apr 4, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Tue Session 2 - Spring 2023, Tue Apr 25, 2023 - Tue May 2, 2023, 2 classes ($100 + $40 materials)

Class dates: Tue Apr 25, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Tue May 2, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Tue Session 3 - Spring 2023, Tue May 9, 2023 - Tue May 16, 2023, 2 classes ($100 + $40 materials)

Class dates: Tue May 9, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Tue May 16, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Tue Session 4 - Spring 2023, Tue May 23, 2023 - Tue May 30, 2023, 2 classes ($100 + $40 materials)

Class dates: Tue May 23, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Tue May 30, 2023 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 an additional cost of $80 to $150 (dependent on your project choices and lumber prices). This will be discussed at the first class.

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

Mon Aft - Spring 2023, Mon Apr 3, 2023 - Mon May 29, 2023, 8 classes ($240 + $38 materials)

Mon PM - Spring 2023, Mon Apr 3, 2023 - Mon May 29, 2023, 8 classes ($240 + $38 materials)

Tue - Spring 2023, Tue Apr 4, 2023 - Tue May 23, 2023, 8 classes ($240 + $38 materials)

Wed Aft - Spring 2023, Wed Apr 5, 2023 - Wed May 24, 2023, 8 classes ($240 + $38 materials)

Wed PM - Spring 2023, Wed Apr 5, 2023 - Wed May 24, 2023, 8 classes ($240 + $38 materials)

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!

Tues am March, Tue Mar 7, 2023 - Tue Mar 28, 2023, 4 classes ($120)

Class dates: Tue Mar 7, 2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Thur March, Thu Mar 9, 2023 - Thu Mar 30, 2023, 4 classes ($120)

Class dates: Thu Mar 9, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Thu Mar 16, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Mon am - Spring 2023, Mon Apr 3, 2023 - Mon May 29, 2023, 8 classes ($240)

Tue Aft - Spring 2023, Tue Apr 4, 2023 - Tue May 30, 2023, 8 classes ($240)

Thur - Spring 2023, Thu Apr 6, 2023 - Thu May 25, 2023, 8 classes ($240)

Fri - Spring 2023, Fri Apr 14, 2023 - Fri Jun 2, 2023, 8 classes ($240)