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This schedule valid through August 23, 2013 
There is nothing that I would change in the Intermediate Woodworking class—it's perfect. I really enjoyed learning about dado cuts, mortise and tenons, and bandsaw basics! The class is great and I am using my new skills for other projects. Chris McGuinness
Graduate Student in Physics
My favorite part of the Intermediate Woodworking class was learning different techniques and problem solving in woodworking. I enjoyed discovering my creative side and now appreciate fine furniture and what really goes into making it. After taking this class, I will be making MANY new things! Harry Kline
Corporate Attorney
There is nothing that I would change in the Intermediate Woodworking class - it's perfect. I really enjoyed learning about dado cuts, mortise and tenons, and bandsaw basics! The class is great and I am using my new skills for other projects. Chris McGuinness
Physics graduate student
My first class in Woodworking was at Palo Alto Adult School a few years ago. Having access to all of their specialized woodworking tools really spurred my interest in pursuing this new hobby. I found woodworking an extremely creative activity – as creative as writing a book or designing a circuit. To date, I’ve completed a trundle bed out of 30-year old oak, a customized TV cabinet and a master bathroom vanity and pine wood floor. Next on my list is completion of my kitchen cabinetry and a pull-out pantry made out of Brazilian wood. Ben Warren
Semiconductor Business Development Consultant
Woodworking
- WOODWORKING 1: BUILD A SMALL BOX
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6 wks · June 11–July 16
Tuesday · 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Woodshop · $145
Instructor: Marcus Miller, wmmiller2@yahoo.comPrerequisite: None.
Register Now »Woodworking is a creative and practical skill. Develop your skills while building a keepsake box with splined mitered construction. Learn to use the table saw, band saw, router and more. Emphasis is on safe operation of power tools. Wood will be provided for a $20 materials fee.
- WOODWORKING 3: MIXED LEVELS
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6 wks · June 10–July 15
Monday · 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Woodshop · $145 Instructor: Claude Godcharles, claudeg@earthclod.comPrerequisite: Beginning and Intermediate Woodworking skills.
Register Now »Begin each class with a series of 45-minute tutorials (one each day) on topics including: sharpening hand tools, dovetail joints, and mortise and tenon construction. In the remaining time, work on your individual project. Students supply their own materials. Storage space is available for projects during the quarter.
- WOODWORKING 4: ADVANCED–OPEN SHOP
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6 wks · June 12–July 17
Wednesday · 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Woodshop · $145 Instructor: Rayan Ghazal, rayan@stanford.eduPrerequisite: Three quarters of Woodworking classes.
Register Now »Work at your own pace with access to instruction, equipment and advice when you need it. A skills test will be given at the first class. Students supply their own materials. Storage space is available for projects during the quarter. Please e-mail instructor before enrolling.
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