This is an IN-PERSON CLASS.
The bandsaw box is a fun project that introduces students to the properties of wood, and to one of the most versatile woodworking machines: the bandsaw.
Students will begin with a solid block of wood, cut it apart on the bandsaw, and glue it back together to create a small lidded box, but this process will also involve designing, shaping with hand tools (and on the bandsaw,) and finishing and surface decoration.
By the end of this course, students will walk away with a finished box that's as fun and sculptural as it is functional.
Class Schedule: Saturday February 28: 11am-5pm
Class Schedule:
Saturday February 28: 11am-5pm
All skill levels welcome. No prerequisites.
WOO is a non-profit safe space for training underrepresented genders in our field. As such, enrollment is limited to non-binary, trans, and woman-identifying folks over the age of 18.
All class times are in U.S. Eastern Time.
Class Schedule: Saturday March 07: 11am-5pm
Saturday March 07: 11am-5pm
Annie Ma Clarke is an artist based in the Baltimore area, born in China and raised in England, Singapore, Hong Kong, California, and Maryland. She has a degree in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute and worked as an industrial designer prior to embarking on her journey as a painter. Annie began volunteering with WOO in 2025 and has since become an instructor and board member. Her passions in life include rescue animals, repairing anything from clothing to cameras to cars, and retina-punching color.
You can see examples of Annie's work below:
Cutting Board Class Winter 2018
This workshop is a great introduction to woodworking and to our shop facilities. Starting with a rough piece of lumber, students will transform it into a beautiful and functional cutting board while gaining hands-on experience with the full process of milling wood—from rough to refined.
Class Schedule: Sunday March 08: 10am-2pm
Sunday March 08: 10am-2pm
Students will safely use a wide range of tools, including the chop saw, jointer, planer, band saw, drill press, router table (with a roundover bit), and sanders (standing belt sander, disc sander, and random orbital sanders). Along the way, we'll cover wood grain, orientation, and finishing techniques to help bring out the natural beauty of the material.
Whether you're brand new to woodworking or brushing up on your skills, you'll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece and a solid foundation in machine work.
Open to all skill levels.
No Prerequisites.
Sarah Marriage, WOO's founder, is a maker of fine furniture and other wooden objects. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Sarah studied architecture at Princeton University and fine woodworking at The College of the Redwoods (now The Krenov School). She has taught at The Krenov School, Penland School of Craft, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and Anderson Ranch Arts Center. Sarah's work has shown at galleries and trade shows across the US, including Dwell on Design in Los Angeles, ICFF in New York, and Pritam & Eames Gallery in East Hampton, NY.
You can see images of her work at her website sarahmarriage.com or on instagram @sarah_marriage
Class Schedule: Sunday March 15: 9am-12noon
Sunday March 15: 9am-12noon
This is a TWO SESSION IN-PERSON CLASS.
Class Schedule: Saturday March 21: 2pm-6pm (SESSION 1) Saturday March 28: 2pm-6pm (SESSION 2)
Saturday March 21: 2pm-6pm (SESSION 1)
Saturday March 28: 2pm-6pm (SESSION 2)
The sculptural bangle is a project that teaches students to sculpt wood using basic tools. Students can expect to learn the basics of the drill press and the bandsaw, and develop skills in manipulating surfaces using hand tools. Students will begin with a solid block of wood and use a hole saw on the drill press to create an arm hole. They will then use the bandsaw and hand tools to form and shape their bangle followed by sanding and finishing. Students will leave class with a finished bangle that makes a great gift or prized personal accessory.
Class Schedule: Sunday March 22: 10am-1pm
Sunday March 22: 10am-1pm
Class Schedule: Saturday April 4: 10am-1pm
Saturday April 4: 10am-1pm
Class Schedule: Sunday April 05: 11am-5pm
Sunday April 05: 11am-5pm
Build your own classic midcentury modern plant stand while learning two fundamental woodworking joints: the mortise and tenon, and the lap joint. Students will use the table saw with dado stack and router table.
Class Schedule: Saturday April 11: 11am-4pm
Saturday April 11: 11am-4pm
This plant stand project is a basic build designed by furniture maker Ellen Kaspern. Perfect for students of any skill level.
Class Schedule: Sunday April 19: 11am-5pm
Sunday April 19: 11am-5pm
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