Beginnings I

Update: If your preferred class is sold out, you can request to be placed on our waiting list by emailing assistantebanista@gmail.com. Beginnings I cancellations do occur occasionally.

Spring 2026: 

• eve: M/W 6:00pm – 9:00pm, March 23 – April 15
• day: T/Th 1:00pm – 4:00pm, May 5 – May 28
• Saturday #1: 11:00am – 3:30pm, March 28 – April 25
• Saturday #2: 11:00am – 3:30pm, May 2 – May 30

Winter 2026: 

• day: T/Th 1:00pm – 4:00pm, February 17 – March 12
• eve: M/W 6:00pm – 9:00pm, January 5 – January 28
• Saturday #1: 11:00am – 3:30pm, Jan. 10 – Feb.  7
• Saturday #2: 11:00am – 3:30pm, Feb. 14 – March 14

Fall 2025:

• Session 1: Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Aug. 20 – Sept. 24
• Session 2: Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Oct. 1 – Nov. 5
• Session 3: T/Th 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Sept. 9 – Oct. 2

Skill level: Best place to begin. All levels

Instructor: Ebanista Staff

Tools required:  Ear phones (not plugs), eye protection, 10′ or 12′ tape measure,

6″ metal rule.  optional: apron, tool tote

Also recommended:  Sharpening Workshop, Material Layout & Preparation 

Beginnings I is a  24 instructional hour course  designed to crack open the door to the amazing world of woodworking. We will help you become skilled, and SAFE, and confident with two of the major tool groups. Machines, including the all-important table saw, and the joiner, drill press, planer, band saw, and disc sander. And hand power tools such as the drill, router, sander, plate joiner, and amazing new Domino. We will also go through an introduction to the most satisfying and versatile group of woodworking tools: hand tools.

Each student will build a handsome serving tray. See photo. A set of good quality chisels will be required by the 3rd class. Ebanista has some very nice German chisels for sale or can advise students who wish to purchase on their own.

Please note: all students are required to be present for the first two sessions of class to ensure proper safety training occurs. Students who miss either of  the first two sessions, run the risk of being dropped from the class without refund.

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