Woodworking Open Shop 3W26
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
*SKIP DATE (No Class): Friday 2/20/26
*Make up Date: Friday 4/10/26
The TA for this class will be Bruce Haggarty and Larry Sullivan.
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.
Frank Pettorossi
Frank Pettorossi started as a cabinetmaking apprentice at age 14 in Baselice, a small town in the Naples region of Italy. After moving to the US, he graduated from Boston Trade High School and joined Cabinetmakers Local 51. He worked in architectural millwork shops throughout the Boston area, did construction for Bar & Bar Co. and installed displays for Filenes department stores. His experience as a cabinetmaker and carpenter spans five decades.
“I have been working at the Eliot School for over 12 years and I find it very rewarding helping others with my craft.”
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).