Introduction to Hand Tool Woodworking

October 3 and 10, 2026
9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn the foundations of traditional hand tool woodworking through guided, hands-on practice. Participants will learn how to accurately measure, mark, and cut essential joinery using classic hand tools. Build a functional wooden tool tote while developing skills in cutting rabbet joints, plowing grooves, and forming mortise and tenon joints. Students will leave with a completed project and the confidence to work independently with hand tools.

Old School Makerspace, 2659 Eisenhauer Rd, San Antonio, Texas

Woodworking Studio

Tuition $150

Instructor: Ryan Barnard

Minimum Age Requirement: 14 and older

If this class does not receive sufficient registration, you will be notified the week of the class, and your tuition will be refunded.

To request a scholarship, choose the scholarship option at checkout, then email director@oldschoolmakerspace.com with a brief description of any extenuating circumstances and indicate whether you need a partial or full scholarship. If requesting a partial scholarship, please indicate what portion of the tuition you can afford to pay.
 
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October 3 and 10, 2026
9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn the foundations of traditional hand tool woodworking through guided, hands-on practice. Participants will learn how to accurately measure, mark, and cut essential joinery using classic hand tools. Build a functional wooden tool tote while developing skills in cutting rabbet joints, plowing grooves, and forming mortise and tenon joints. Students will leave with a completed project and the confidence to work independently with hand tools.

Old School Makerspace, 2659 Eisenhauer Rd, San Antonio, Texas

Woodworking Studio

Tuition $150

Instructor: Ryan Barnard

Minimum Age Requirement: 14 and older

If this class does not receive sufficient registration, you will be notified the week of the class, and your tuition will be refunded.

To request a scholarship, choose the scholarship option at checkout, then email director@oldschoolmakerspace.com with a brief description of any extenuating circumstances and indicate whether you need a partial or full scholarship. If requesting a partial scholarship, please indicate what portion of the tuition you can afford to pay.