Woodworking Open Shop 0M26
Choose your time of the week and join a shop away from home, with tools, mentorship and community. Design and construct projects of your choice with the guidance of our highly experienced instructors. Need help coming up with a project? We have plenty of resources with examples and instructions!
This is an intermediate course that does not teach basics, students should only sign up if they have a working understanding of machine/woodshop safety and procedure. If students have not completed our prerequiesite "Basic Woodworking" courses and have received the proper training elsewhere, please contact our Coordinator at . Projects must be a manageable size due to limited storage; check first with instructors.
Wood must be provided by student. Other materials cost included in tuition.
*Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking: Box OR Basic Woodworking: Bench.
The TA for this class will be Bruce Haggarty
*SKIP DATE (No Class): Monday 4/20/26, 5/25/26
Make up date: 6/22/26
I took this class because I wanted to finish a project. I really like the class structure: I can work independently on a project of my choice and at the same time receive guidance and instruction.
Joe Stanewick
Joe Stanewick has been associated with the Eliot School since 1984 as a student and instructor. He learned cabinetmaking at Wentworth Institute and North Bennet Street School, and worked as a furniture restorer at Trefler & Sons.
Jasmanie Gonzalez
Jasmanie Gonzalez started woodworking a few years ago by making small furniture. Soon after, he came to the Eliot School to take classes. For the past year, Jasmanie has worked as our Shop Assistant and has taught classes within our School & Community Partnership Program. In his free time, Jasmanie collaborates with other artists on murals and graffiti projects.
Wood must be provided by student. Other materials cost included in tuition.
Consult with your instructor regarding where to purchase desired supplies (wood, special hardware, etc).