workshops
"Through community knowledge survives"
give yourself the tools to shape your environment. Part process, part philosophy, our workshops will give you knowledge to put your passion to paper... and then to hammer.
Metal Work
Did you know that producing new steel from recycled scrap steel requires only about a quarter of energy required to produce it from iron ore? Or, that producing aluminum from recycled scrap aluminum requires 95% less energy than aluminum produced from ores? In this workshop discover the theory, cost advantages and importance of metal-based design.
Wood Work - Interior
"The sharpest tool in the shop is the best tool in the shop". No matter your skill level there's knowledge to be had in this project-based workshop. Here you choose projects based on your area of interest and our role is to guide you with tailored advice and combined generations of experience. When it's over, one piece will have the option to be featured in our next interior.
Classical Methods
Grandpa knew. In this Heritage Class uncover the classical techniques and methods of woodworking. Learn how to read grain, how to mill your own lumber, and, how to work with the bare essentials. Each class begins with participants choosing and felling their own tree and the project chosen from there is limited only by your imagination.
Acoustics and their impact on business
Recent studies have shown the importance of acoustics in commercial environments. Do you want customers to stay longer? Do you feel that reviews of your business could be more flattering? Whether it's an art gallery, or a restaurant learn about the impact acoustics can have on your business as we dive into the psychological and physiological side of things.
Layout Basics
New to design? Or, maybe it's just been a while? Join us for a course centered in the art of traditional layout. With so much of today's workspace set in the digital realm we often forget the fundamentals of design and the satisfying task of quite literally putting pen to paper. The skills found here will easily transmute to understanding new software across many platforms.
Architecture And Aesthetics
Lets talk about aesthetics: how do we avoid short term success and long term failure in design? In this workshop understand a design's life cycle, what makes an instant classic and what can ruin a project down the road. Explore past and present trends from the angles of functionality and as a consumer.