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Fall
Schedule

This schedule valid through November 22

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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—Beginning: Build a Shaker Table
10 wks · Sept 23-Nov 18 Thursday
Nov 29 (Mon)
Dec 1 (Wed)
6:30–9:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Woodshop · $180
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Instructor: Rayan Ghazal, rayan@stanford.edu Register Now »

woodworking_tableDevelop woodworking skills while building a table, using the jointer, planer, table saw and more. The class will focus on safety, project planning and understanding the medium of wood. You will provide your own wood. Storage space is available for projects during the quarter. Please contact the instructor prior to class via email for course material before the first class. No class November 11.

WOODWORKING—Intermediate: Joinery for Furniture
10 wks · Sept 14–Nov 16
Tuesday · 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Woodshop · $180
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Instructor: Marcus Miller, wmmiller2@yahoo.com Register Now »

Prerequisite: One Quarter of Beginning Woodworking skills.

You will explore joinery through the use of power tools and hand tools as you advance your understanding of furniture construction. A choice of projects will include table, bookcase or bench. Students will work from preset plans, but will be able to personalize and adapt the project to expand personal development. Please contact the instructor prior to class via email for course materials.

WOODWORKING: Mixed Levels
10 wks · Sept 15–Nov 17
Wednesday · 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Woodshop · $180 Map
Instructors: Roy Williams, Rayan Ghazal, rayan@stanford.edu Register Now »

Prerequisite: Two quarters of Beginning Woodworking skills.

woodworkingWork 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.

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