Boxes
Category:
Project creation
Class Length:
3.0 hours
A perfect introduction to woodworking and shop tools, this class walks students through the process of building two simple wooden boxes while learning the essentials of measurement, alignment, and assembly. Using pre-cut materials, participants will practice safe tool operation, accurate layout, and straightforward joinery methods that form the basis of countless woodworking projects.
You’ll start by constructing your first box with nail guns, learning how to ensure square corners and clean edges. In the second half, you’ll build a sturdier box using drills and drivers, exploring screw-fastened construction and tool control. Along the way, instructors emphasize safe technique, problem-solving, and attention to detail; skills you’ll carry into every future project.
By the end, you’ll have two finished boxes and a solid foundation in shop safety, measurement, and basic tool use.
Upcoming class dates:
Class topics and tools:
- Reading measurements and checking for square
- Using speed squares, drills, drivers, and nail guns
- Understanding assembly order and tool safety
- Cutting bottoms to size on the table saw
- Building confidence through simple joinery
Open to:
Adults ages 18 years and above and youth
ages 16-17 registered by a parent/guardian
Skill level beginner, intermediate, or advanced:
Beginner
Prerequisites (if required):
None! Perfect beginner class.
Safety notes:
- Plan to arrive a few minutes before class starts. For safety and instructional reasons, we are not able to allow participants to join the class more than 10 minutes after the class has begun.
- Safety glasses are provided for all participants, though you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
- Hearing protection is strongly encouraged for classes that involve the use of saws and other equipment. Hearing protection is provided for all participants, though you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
- For all classes that involve the use of tools and other equipment:
- Please do not wear dangling jewelry or baggy clothing.
- Closed-toed shoes are required. Sandals are not permitted.
- Long hair must be tied back
Not yet available!
Cost:
$125
participation. Learn more about our scholarship options below.
Scholarships
All MAC classes are supported in part by our donors, which enables us to offer classes at a lower cost for all participants. We also recognize that our class fees may still be a barrier to participation and are committed to ensuring that cost is not a barrier to the hands-on learning opportunities that MAC provides.
In support of that aspiration, two need-based scholarship options are available in limited quantities to class participants: partial scholarships (50% discount) and full scholarships (90% discount, which covers all costs other than our administrative fees). If either of these scholarship options is essential to enable your participation, we encourage you to select the option that meets your needs.
To receive a partial scholarship, enter “MAC50” in the Promo Code field of the course registration checkout page. To receive a full scholarship, enter “MAC90” in the Promo Code field of the course registration checkout page.
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