I am currently teaching at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education, in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Course descriptions are below:

Hand Tool Woodworking

These workshops are intended for people interested in working wood with hand tools. All work will be done with hand tools power tools will not be available. If this is your first hand tool workshop, you will be introduced to the preparation, use and care of hand planes, marking tools, chisels, saws, and other hand woodworking tools. You can learn to mill and dimension stock, sharpen edge tools, make design choices, and, in general, begin to develop good woodworking habits. These workshops provide a good opportunity for people who want try woodworking for the first time, and for others who want to hone their hand-tool skills. You will be encouraged to begin with uncomplicated projects, and add complexity as your skills develop, but you are free to build what you like. Beginning and continuing hand-tool woodworkers are welcome to participate in these workshops, and the mix of skill levels provides a productive and supportive environment. You will need to supply all materials and some tools; a list will be sent to all participants. If you have any questions, please e-mail the instructor at Dan@ParetArts.com.

Cambridge Center for Adult Education

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