Re: Woodworking Classes?

On Wed, 04 Apr 2007 10:57:42 -0400, Corner of My Mind
<cornerofmymind@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi,

I'm new to this newsgroup...been lurking for a week.

I live in Broward County, Florida, US and am interested in picking up
woodworking as a hobby and to do home improvements like built-ins or
trim work. The time I have available are night and weekends.

Last time I worked with wood was in high school (late 1980s) and I
remember I wasn't very good.

I'm trying to think of different options available for me to learn.
* Reading:
* This newgroup
* Searching google
* Books
* Hands-on:
* Community College Class? (I'll have to search and see if this is
available in my area)
* Volunteering for FREE with a local woodworking business. May not
make sense since they are probably on open the same hours I'm at work.
* Find a new friend? I don't know anyone in the area that does
woodworking. (I wonder if there are any clubs in the area that people
meet physically instead of online.)

I really believe I would learn best by seeing someone do something, with
me helping, and later doing it all by myself.

Any other ideas?

Who taught you? Your dad? friend? some other way?

Thanks in advance for your feedback.


There are numerous books, although it's more difficult to grasp a
technique from words. There are a few woodworking shows on TV/Cable.
I've learned techniques even though I did not build the specific
project. Classes can be expensive but if you have the cash that will
work well. Our local Woodcraft has classes. I learned what I know
from my dad, TV, books, videos, craft fairs, etc. Woodworking is
mostly a solitary activity.
.

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