Woodworking Classes Chicago - Make a Box

Make a Box

with Joseph Budka

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5.0 | 5 reviews

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

In our Box Making class, students will use milling and joinery techniques to construct a simple lidded box with hinges and clasp. Students will have some creative control over the size and proportions of their box. All instructional materials will be provided.

Previous experience in woodworking, particularly having taken our Woodworking 101 - Beginning Woodworking, or Woodworking 102 - Joinery, classes is very helpful, but not a requirement.

Great way to expand your woodworking skills, and make something cool and personalized for your home, or as a holiday gift (wink wink).

What to Bring

Wear sensible clothes and bring a lunch

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

All class materials will be provided

Cancellation Policy

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Joseph Budka

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Joseph Budka is a professional artist, designer, and educator. He spends his days building furniture, restoring and repairing antiques and collectables, and whatever else pays the bills. He has taught classes on a wide variety of topics for over 20 years.

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EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

Lee J.
Reviewed on 04/19/17

Joseph was patient, and offered excellent guidance for all participants at all levels of experience.

Joseph was patient, and offered excellent guidance for all participants at all levels of experience.
Damien O.
Reviewed on 03/04/17

Have been to a the woodworking 101 class and was excited to come back for more with this class. The teacher is great, patient and informative while adding humor along the way. Making the box was more of a challenge than I anticipated but definitely achievable for beginners.

Have been to a the woodworking 101 class and was excited to come back for more with this class. The teacher is great, patient and informative while adding humor along the way. Making the box was more of a challenge than I anticipated but definitely achievable for beginners.
Dirk D.
Reviewed on 02/27/17

Joe was great! He talked through everything needed to make a box and learn a variety of woodworking skills.

Joe was great! He talked through everything needed to make a box and learn a variety of woodworking skills.
Jovy J.
Reviewed on 11/21/16

I signed my boyfriend up for Woodworking 202 as a birthday present, and ended up going with him. This experience flew past my expectations. I went in with no previous woodworking knowledge. Joseph, our instructor, guided us through the project step-by-step. He was very involved and helpful. It took careful instruction (and some bravery) to get used to the equipment, but after that I was cutting wood on my own! I highly recommend this class. It was our first Dabble, it was a lot of fun, and we can't wait to move on to the next Woodworking class and other Dabble classes.

I signed my boyfriend up for Woodworking 202 as a birthday present, and ended up going with him. This experience flew past my expectations. I went in with no previous woodworking knowledge. Joseph, our instructor, guided us through the project step-by-step. He was very involved and helpful. It took careful instruction (and some bravery) to get used to the equipment, but after that I was cutting wood on my own! I highly recommend this class. It was our first Dabble, it was a lot of fun, and we can't wait to move on to the next Woodworking class and other Dabble classes.
Roxane G.
Reviewed on 03/01/15

Measure twice cut once and you're all set for a great class that teaches skills that go beyond making a box. Slow and steady with power tools produces a better product. Measure and remeasure before cutting or you might be surprised or upset by the results. And when in doubt, whack the box into submission. Oops! That one was the mantra I was reciting until Joe resuscitated the box and made it look, well, boxlike. A great class for the neophyte and for the DIYer who wants to power up their know-how.

Measure twice cut once and you're all set for a great class that teaches skills that go beyond making a box. Slow and steady with power tools produces a better product. Measure and remeasure before cutting or you might be surprised or upset by the results. And when in doubt, whack the box into submission. Oops! That one was the mantra I was reciting until Joe resuscitated the box and made it look, well, boxlike. A great class for the neophyte and for the DIYer who wants to power up their know-how.

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