Wood shops in Santa Cruz?

[JMJ GMail]

Dear SC makers,

Do you know of any places in Santa Cruz offering classes in joinery, or a community/membership-based wood shop? I've taken a couple classes at TechShop in San Jose, but the trip over the hill is becoming prohibitive when it comes to doing actual project work (and my apartment just won't accommodate a workshop). From my initial research, AFAICT there are no wood shop classes at Cabrillo, and the UC's facilities appear to be for art majors only. If you know that's incorrect, please let me know; more generally, I'd appreciate any good info on other local facilities.

Thanks,
Jordan

[Chris Yonge]

This has always been the plan for MakersFactory phase 2. If there is a real demand, get everyone (and I mean everyone) interested to send an email with what they're looking for to in...@makersfactory.com. We can arrange classes, but not for a group of less than thirty people. The classes would be smaller, but the space and classes need a committed group for it to work for everyone long term.

/Chris


Chris Yonge
MakersFactory

877 Cedar Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

www.makersfactory.com
831 212 3458

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[Art Bobroskie]

I believe there is a wood shop class at Cabrillo. I know they have a shop in the new art buildings.

--artbobo

[Jason Wehmhoener]

Two classes at Cabrillo: 

ART 25A
Woodworking/Furniture Design
3 units; 2 hours Lecture, 4 hours Laboratory
Recommended Preparation: ART 2A and ART 5; Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 2 times.

Introduces the practice and art of furnituremaking, including exploring the characteristics of wood as a material and use of woodworking tools. Emphasizes appropriate joinery techniques and designing of furniture concepts.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.

ART 25B
Intermediate Woodworking/Furniture Design 3 units; 2 hours Lecture, 4 hours Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 25A
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100. Repeatability: May be taken a total of 2 times.

Builds on concepts, practices, and art of furniture making covered in ART 25A. Emphasizes explorations in mixed media and alternative mate- rials in furniture making. Students will engage in more advanced design concepts (ergonomics) and woodworking techniques.

Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU. 

[Jordan Johnson]

Oh, awesome.  Thanks (and thanks to all other respondents)!

[Chris Yonge]

There you go. Geeks with chisels! Thanks, Jason.

/chris

Chris Yonge
MakersFactory

877 Cedar Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

www.makersfactory.com
831 212 3458