Woodworking I
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Class Time: Please make a selection above5:45pm - 9:45pm10am-5pm10am-5pm5:30pm-9:30pm12pm-4:30pm12pm-4:30pm (40 total hours)
Age Group: Ages 18+
Class Code: Please make a selection above5WOD10B23-A5WOD10P23-B5WOD10P23-C6WOD10B23-A6WOD10D23-B7WOD10D23-C
Entry Level Class (No prerequisite required) in Woodworking
Member Price: $947.50
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Description
This class is a prerequisite for the CREATE Program, a way for students to use our studio space, tools, and equipment to work on individual projects.
All students must review and adhere to all Crucible Health and Safety Policies.
At this time, individuals are not required to show proof of vaccination or wear a mask inside our facility. We strongly encourage staff, faculty, students, and visitors to wear masks and stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations in order to keep our community safe.
Students wishing to transfer must first withdraw from their registered class, adhering to the Crucible withdrawal policy. Any refund or credit due after withdrawal can be applied to enrollment in a different class.
Refunds for classes regularly priced at $200 or less:
- Withdrawals made 14 or more days before the first class date: Full refund less $50 registration fee
- Withdrawals made 7-13 days before the first class date: Full refund less $50 registration fee plus $25 processing fee
- Withdrawals made 6 or fewer days before the first class date: Ineligible for refund or transfer
Refunds for adult classes regularly priced over $200 and youth classes outside of youth weeklong camps:
- Withdrawals made 14 or more days before the first class date: Full refund less $100 registration fee
- Withdrawals made 7-13 days before the first class date: Full refund less $100 registration fee plus $25 processing fee
- Withdrawals made 6 or fewer days before the first class date: Ineligible for refund or transfer
Refunds for Youth Spring and Summer Weeklong Camps:
- Withdrawals made 30 or more days before the first class date: Full refund less $100 registration fee
- Withdrawals made 7-29 days before the first class date: Full refund less $100 registration fee plus $50 processing fee
- Withdrawals made 6 or fewer days before the first class date: Ineligible for refund or transfer
Read our full withdrawal and transfer policy here.
If you wish to withdraw from a class or have questions about the class registration process, please email [email protected].
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Eric Blanpied
I’ve lived almost all my life in the East Bay, attended the Wood Technology trade school program at Laney, and have spent decades since building furniture. My desire to mix wood and metal in my designs brought me to The Crucible, where I now enjoy being a teacher of wood, and a student of metal. I love sharing what turns me on about these dynamic materials, and helping people chase their creative goals.
Dave Jones
A Bay Area native, I'm a retired business exec turned woodworker. I enjoy building small cabinets, tables, desks, and boxes. I recently completed the intensive training program at The Krenov School of fine cabinet and furniture making in Ft Bragg, CA. I'm excited to be back in the Crucible shop working with staff and students building cool things.
Miles Boudreaux
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