Woodworking 101 begins with the fundamentals of woodworking such as learning to safely use saws, drills, sanders, and clamps while building custom projects. From there, the course will progress into digital fabrication techniques, introducing students to design tools and technology to expand their making skills. Each week builds progressively in tool use and skills, starting with simple flat projects and advancing to structural joinery and creative finishing. No prior experience needed! Just bring your curiosity and creativity.

This course is taught by Casandra Anthony, an artisan, educator, and facilitator with extensive international teaching experience in the Netherlands, Italy, Tanzania, Albania, and Denmark.

Her teaching philosophy emphasizes play-based and experiential learning, integrating the arts to help students explore concepts through making, movement, and collaboration. She believes creativity is central to learning and builds environments where all students feel seen, supported, and inspired to express themselves. Her work bridges education, art, and social engagement, inviting participants to connect through hands-on making, storytelling, and collaboration.

This course will run from 12pm to 1:30pm on the following dates: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20.