Bronx Park Woodshop: Upcoming courses

Baseboards and Casings

Learn the secrets of cutting and fitting baseboards and door and window casings (trim) for a professional-looking finish. Try your hand at cutting a coped joint for inside corners. Safety Card not required for this course.

Fall 2019, Sat Dec 14, 2019 - Sat Dec 14, 2019, 1 classes ($35)

Class dates: Sat Dec 14, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Carve your own canoe paddle

Learn about different paddle shapes, grips and construction methods. Choose to carve a Beavertail, Ottertail, Voyageur, Algonquin or Sugar island paddle.

Students will be taught the proper use of the bandsaw; but the majority of the work will be done by hand, using the block plane, scrub plane, spokeshave and rasp.

This is a hands-on class that will be mildly strenuous, requiring some forearm strength and endurance to be successful. Materials will be supplied ($40 materials cost). Safety Card not required for this course.

Winter 2020, Sat Feb 8, 2020 - Sat Feb 29, 2020, 4 classes ($95)

Class dates: Sat Feb 8, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sat Feb 15, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sat Feb 29, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 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, the cost is $45 to $85 and will be discussed at the first class. The Safety Card will be given upon completion of this course.

Monday pm Winter 2020, Mon Jan 6, 2020 - Mon Mar 2, 2020, 8 classes ($135)

Tuesday am Winter 2020, Tue Jan 7, 2020 - Tue Feb 25, 2020, 8 classes ($135)

Tuesday pm Winter 2020, Tue Jan 7, 2020 - Tue Feb 25, 2020, 8 classes ($135)

Knick-knacks and Gifts

Just in time for Christmas! Come and make four hand-made gifts, while learning some woodshop fundamentals.

Students will learn to carve a spoon, shape a wooden comb, create a train whistle and make a nutcracker.

This course will be offered in four classes over two weeks and will make use of both power and hand tools. Students may have the opportunity to learn to use (or practice using) the lathe (optional). Students will learn of some jigs for the planer, drill press, table saw and band saw, and will also be introduced to chasing threads in wood.

Materials will be supplied ($60 materials cost). Safety Card not required for this course.

2019 Fall, Mon Dec 2, 2019 - Wed Dec 11, 2019, 4 classes ($95)

Class dates: Mon Dec 2, 2019 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Wed Dec 4, 2019 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Mon Dec 9, 2019 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Wed Dec 11, 2019 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Wood shop safety orientation

For experienced woodworkers who would like to use the wood shop on a drop-in basis. This one time class will acquaint you with the safety procedures of the wood shop and the safety concerns with each major piece of equipment. The Safety Card will be given upon completion of this course.

12/12 Fall 2019, Thu Dec 12, 2019 - Thu Dec 12, 2019, 1 classes ($30)

Class dates: Thu Dec 12, 2019 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Jan 11 - Winter 2020, Sat Jan 11, 2020 - Sat Jan 11, 2020, 1 classes ($30)

Class dates: Sat Jan 11, 2020 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Feb 1 - Winter 2020, Sat Feb 1, 2020 - Sat Feb 1, 2020, 1 classes ($30)

Class dates: Sat Feb 1, 2020 9:30 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.!

Monday am Winter 2020, Mon Jan 6, 2020 - Mon Mar 2, 2020, 8 classes ($135)

Wednesday Winter 2020, Wed Jan 8, 2020 - Wed Feb 26, 2020, 8 classes ($135)

Thursday - Winter 2020, Thu Jan 9, 2020 - Thu Feb 27, 2020, 8 classes ($135)