Foundations of Woodworking: Woodworking Tools-Their Use & Care - Session B - Fall 2023

In this two-day class of the Foundations of Woodworking series, students will learn about the tools in a basic woodworking kit including layout tools, saws, chisels, and planes. Each tool will be examined, its use and proper handling demonstrated, tool maintenance including fine tuning and sharpening, and where to find good tools. Students are encouraged to bring their own tools for examination.

Dates: Sept. 6 and 8, 2023, 6 - 9 PM
Instructor: Max Smith
Class Size: 8
Prerequisites: None
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2023

General Public: $185
Member at Individual Level: $170
Member at Household Level & Above: $160

NOTE: Members must log into the museum website during registration to apply their discount. Please note membership must be current as of the date of the class. Call the museum at 845-338-0071 for questions about membership. 

Cancellation Policy: Full refunds will be offered for cancellations that occur 30 days or more before a program's registration deadline (if no deadline, the first day of the program). Cancellations between 30 and 7 days will be offered a 50% refund or credit toward another class. Cancellations after the registration deadline or within 7 days of the first day of class (whichever comes first) will not be refunded.

Instructor: Max Smith is a professional piano tuner, luthier, boat builder, and woodworking enthusiast.

Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum
Wooden Boat School
86 Rondout Landing
Kingston, NY 12401