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March 12 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. This workshop teaches the basics in Stained Glass. No previous glass experience is needed. During the workshop, students will complete a small project using glass they select from a variety of colors and textures. Different patterns are available to choose from. Students will learn how to handle glass, cut and grind glass, apply copper foil, and solder pieces together. Glass is included in the class price and all tools are supplied. Material fee: $10 payable to the instructor at the start of the workshop. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

March 4 & 5 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. with a 1.5-hr break and 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. In this 2-day intensive course, students will learn from instructor, Erin Behling, the basics of woodworking and furniture design as well as machine safety. Each student will create their own round coffee table based on designs provided to allow for plenty of time to become acquainted with the woodshop. Woodworking basics to be covered include: coopering, laminating, circle cutting with the router using a jig, sanding and finishing techniques. Learn to rip angles on the table saw. Get more practice on the sliding compound miter saw. Methods are different from the other woodworking classes we teach, so this class will give you even more knowledge! • Coffee table is 30″ diameter x 15″ high (can alter height slightly depending on your sofa style). • All levels are welcome; ages 18 and up. No prerequisite is required, but we do recommend taking our beginner course first: Introduction to the Woodshop. Must be able to attend all 4 classes. • Materials are included for this class. Base pricing is for red oak. There is an option to upgrade to white oak or walnut for additional cost. Clear, protective finish with satin sheen will be applied; the finish will enhance, not alter, the natural beauty inherent in each species. Class price is dependent on wood selected. Wood species descriptions: • Red Oak: Warm medium brown, commonly with a reddish cast. Grain pattern is prominent with a coarse texture (don’t worry, it will be sanded to feel smooth!). • White Oak: Light to medium brown, commonly with an olive cast. Grain pattern is prominent with a coarse texture (don’t worry, it will be sanded to feel smooth!). • Black Walnut: Heartwood can range from a lighter pale brown to a dark chocolate brown with darker brown streaks. Color can sometimes have a gray, purple or reddish cast. Sapwood is pale yellow-gray to nearly white. Grain is usually straight but can be irregular with a medium texture. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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This class is taught by women to empower women & non-gender conforming individuals in the woodshop. We cover the properties of wood, machine safety, and techniques on the chop saw, including miters, angled cuts, and how to properly cut joinery for them. Other machines will be introduced as well such as the router, biscuit jointer, and drill press. We’ll show you how to properly sand, and finish your piece with an easy, non-toxic, traditional finish. Each attendee will make a wall-hung shelf to take home. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome! San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook and Instagram