  Spitty Member Username: Spitty Post Number: 559 Registered: 07-2004 |
I've always wanted to learn to make chairs, benches, stools, etc., but I don't have any access to power tools and I have no experience (besides assembling Ikea and Sauder crap). I've had drafting classes in high school, but never any wood shop. I built a shelf in Webloes, but it's crap. I'm wondering if anyone out there who takes pride in their craft would be willing to teach me or allow me to watch and learn. I'm a pretty fast learner and I currently have a 9-5 so it would have to be a part time or weekend thing. I live downtown in Lafayette Park so something nearby would be preferred. Post below or Email me at spitanski@hotmail.com if you'd be willing to help me out by letting me help. Thanks, Jeff (Message edited by spitty on April 20, 2007) | ||
Spitty Member Username: Spitty Post Number: 561 Registered: 07-2004 |
No responses...Anybody know where else I could look for something like this or know of someone who might be able to help me out? | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 2059 Registered: 06-2004 |
a co-worker once told me the union (carpenters & millwrights) would teach you, but I don't know about working around another 9-5 job can't hurt to give them a call | ||
Plymouthres Member Username: Plymouthres Post Number: 101 Registered: 02-2007 |
Spitty- I have been doing historical restoration on a number of the structures at Fort Wayne for about a month now and could use some help. I will be there next weekend if you would like to help/learn some stuff. I have 30+ years of experience doing construction of various types, both finish and rough. I would be glad to share what I know with you. Let me know if you are interested. | ||
Jfried Member Username: Jfried Post Number: 960 Registered: 11-2003 |
"I built a shelf in Webloes, but it's crap." I'm not sure exactly why, but that is one of the funniest things I've read in a while. | ||
Rrl Member Username: Rrl Post Number: 786 Registered: 12-2003 |
I believe that CCS has (or used to have) furniture design classes w/ a studio/shop. Don't know if they offer any 'weekend warrior' classes however. Woodcraft out in Sterling Hgts also has some day-classes for various woodworking & woodcrafting disciplines. I'd give them a call. http://www.woodcraft.com/store s/store.aspx?id=321 | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1608 Registered: 05-2005 |
ccs has some continuing education (non credit) classes that are quite affordable and they are generally evenings and weekends | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2259 Registered: 06-2004 |
My wife took a couple woodworking classes at WC3 -- the one by Connor. It was great, and she certainly learned a ton. That was probably 4 years ago or so. | ||
Spitty Member Username: Spitty Post Number: 566 Registered: 07-2004 |
Plymouthres can you shoot me an email at spitanski@hotmail.com and maybe we can work something out for the weekend? To everyone else, thank you for all of your good ideas. I really appreciate it and I will be looking into all of these options. |
