Community Membership:

For those interested in using the wood shop at the school for their own personal pursuits in woodworking we offer different levels of membership.  The Community membership is designed for non-professional pursuits.  The woodworker whose projects are large and several, should consider occupancy in our Incubator space.  

1. Cost: $99 a month ( automatic debit by credit card )
   
   

2. Shop Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
   
   

3. Description: This membership is limited to twelve hobbyists at a time.  Members must be proficient woodworkers capable of seeing their own projects from start through completion.  All new members need go through a safety class.  Each member will have limited storage and be able to keep their current project in the shop while it is in process.  As a community member you are are required to bring your own hand tools for projects and required to sign up for two classes a year to maintain membership.  Members are not limited to two classes a year but a minimum of two classes or one class and one workshop are required. 
   
   

Incubator Space Available

For those who are looking to start their own business, want more space for their own woodworking endeavors or need shop space for related arts, we have room on our second floor.  Please call 802-849-2013 to speak with Co-Founder, Carina Driscoll.

Personal Instruction:

Personal instruction is a worthwhile investment of time and funds when a student has a specific technique they would like to learn, or a specific project that is not covered by one of our classes, or if the schedule of classes does not fit with their personal schedule.  It is also a good avenue for education when the student requires a greater level of instructor attention or supervision than can be offered in a group setting.

The hourly rate of instruction ranges from $35 to $60 per hour depending on the level of difficulty and the instructor.  This rate is about double the hourly cost of attendance in our group classes.

Terre Morrison, of Morrison Woodworking Vermont specializing in furniture-making and woodworking projects, is available at a rate of $35 per hour.  We can also make arrangements for private instruction with members of the Guild of Vermont Furniture-Makers at a rate of $60 per hour.      

The total cost of a private course will be determined by the number of weeks it takes to complete the class.  The cost will be charged weekly in advance of instruction.  It is the responsibility of the student to work with the instructor to estimate the length of time it will take to complete a project. 

Students are also encouraged to consider our project class, Beyond the Basics.

For project-related instruction rather than technique-related instruction students are strongly recommended to couple instruction with a Community Membership to ensure plenty of independent time to work on the project to make the instruction time financially worthwhile.