Introduction to Machine Woodworking with Russell Bramante

5 Wednesdays, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Begins January 7, In Woodshop

Skill Level: Beginner

Tuition: $480 (Log in for membership discount prices)

Description: 

This 5-week, entry level machine woodworking class will teach the proper use of primary woodworking machines, including the Jointer, Planer, Table Saw, Bandsaw, and Chop Saw, as well as a small selection of hand tools. Students will learn shop safety procedures and how to select and prepare lumber for safe and accurate fine woodworking. This is a skill-building class intended to prepare a novice woodworker for studio use. 

Note:

-Students will purchase their own wood as part of this class (the estimated cost is $35).

About the instructor: 

Russell Bramante grew up in Needham, MA, where he spent his days watching his father build and fix anything and everything. A fascination with power tools was hatched.  Later in life, he went off to college at the University of Vermont. While up north, he found himself taking a hybrid college course at the Vermont Woodworking School, the woodshop (and power tools)  called to him, and he answered! After a slight deviation from his collegiate journey, he walked away with a Certificate in Furniture Design from VWS and a B.S. in Environmental Science from UVM. 

Russell currently lives in Brighton, MA and works full-time designing and building custom cabinetry. In his free-time he enjoys creating and selling heirloom furniture and gifts. He loves all things woodworking, but most of all, enjoys sharing his passion with others.

Please take a look at our registration policy and our current covid policy before your class.

Local dining options, accommodations, and more information about our facility can be found HERE.  For any other questions our contact information is HERE.