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Goggleworks Center for the Arts in Reading

Our Mission
To nurture the arts, foster creativity, promote education & enrich the community

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WOOD

Please note for all wood classes: Students will pay an additional fee (determined by the instructor) to cover the cost of supplies.

Woodworking for Retirees, 8 Weeks

SSW1206 Woodworking for Retirees

Instructor: Mike Keiser

In this woodworking course for seniors, the instructor will offer assistance to use the various hand and power tools in GoggleWorks? Woodshop. Students will learn how to properly use equipment and create small wooden projects.

Date: Thursdays, May 17-July 5.

Time: 1-4pm

Members: $171 Non-Members: $190

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Custom Framing 101, 4 Weeks

SSW1204 Custom Framing 101

Instructor: Kevin Brumbagh

Have you ever wondered what to do with your degrees, diplomas,photographs and artwork? Have you gone shopping for frames that just don?t fit your home d?cor, or found frames that are too expensive? Well, look no further, because we have your solution. GoggleWorks? talented woodworkers will teach you the art of custom frame-making. Learn how to create, embellish and frame your personal treasures here under expert leadership

Date: Saturdays, June 30-July21

Time: 9am-2pm

Members: $180 Non-Members: $200

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Intro to Wood Turning, 8 Weeks

Woodturning Intro to Wood Turning 8 Weeks

SSW1201 Introduction to Wood Turning

Instructor: Edwin Youtz

Learn the art of woodturning using a lathe to cut and form beautiful wooden objects with many intricate
shapes and designs. Instruction about safety in the shop and tool use will be followed by practice
exercises and designing and shaping of a pair of matching candlesticks, a cup, plates and bowls

Date: Mondays, May 14-July 9.

Time: 6-9pm

Members: $207 Non-Members: $230


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Basic Wood Carving, 8 Weeks

SSW1205 Basic Wood Carving

Instructor: Stephen Weber

This class will guide you through the process with lots of one-on-one instruction, covering chip carving, low-relief and three-dimensional carving, wood selection, design and pattern selection, then transferring patterns to the working material. Students may bring in patterns and ideas or they may choose from a selection of carving patterns.

Date: Thursdays, May 17-July 5.

Time: 6-9pm

Members: $207 Non-Members: $230

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Basic Wood Working, 10 Weeks

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SSW1202 Basic Woodworking

Instructor: Peter Bird

Learn how to create beautiful objects and furniture with wood, as well as how to read and draw plans
about different types of lumber,tools and other materials and where to purchase them. Tool use, equipment and safety practices will be reviewed and students will be certified to use woodshop equipment
before starting their projects. You may come to class with a project in mind or we can help you to develop
a plan from scratch.

Date: Tuesdays, May 15-July 17

Please note dates have changed from printed catalog!

Time: 6-9pm

Members: $243 Non-Members: $270

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Beyond Basic Woodworking, 10 Weeks

SSW1203 Beyond Basic Woodworking

Instructor: Stephen Weber

This class is for intermediate to advanced woodworkers who would like to refine their furniture-making skills with hand tools or power equipment. Each student will design and build a project with guidance from the instructor to help improve skills and build confidence. The class will address making jigs and fixtures, fine-tuning hand tools, techniques for accurate layout, coping with wood movement, solid-wood joinery, using both handheld and table-mounted routers for joinery and more. Students should come with a plan and materials ready to start the first evening.

Date: Tuesdays, May 15-July 17

Time: 6-9pm

Members: $243 Non-Members: $270

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