NEW MEMBER Open Shop 

Shop Attendant:  Mike Sandmann, 503-929-4990

Shop Assistant: Flora Lee

Description:

These Shop sessions are dedicated for new members to the guild. These are special Open Shops for new woodworkers on the first and third Sunday afternoons of each month. The goal is to allow new and aspiring woodworkers space to build their confidence and safely use machines under dedicated supervision on their personal projects. 

Two experienced volunteers will be available to provide guidance as needed that will lead to the successful completion of their project. They will be available to discuss plans, review cut lists, examine proposed steps to complete the project, and assist with set up and safe operation of the machines that were presented in the Core Tools class. 

Participants will bring their materials (lumber and consumables) and their project plan (e.g., simple drawing and project ideas) to the shop, and will pay standard shop fees.

The intent is to create a safe, collaborative environment where beginners can obtain direction on their project and will have the opportunity to learn from mentors and peers attending the session. Over the course of a few sessions, we anticipate that new woodworkers will build the necessary skills and confidence that will allow them to comfortably work in a standard open shop session.

Requirements:

Shop Time

Core tool certification (for machine room use)

Liability Waiver

There is a high demand for this event.  If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation immediately so another member can register and use the shop.  

On the following registration form (after you click the Register button) there are two fields for you to enter the time you plan to arrive at the shop and an estimate of how long you will be there.  This information will help the SA determine if drop in users can be accommodated.

The Shop Attendant may allow drop in users if there is room. 

You must have the following safety equipment:

• Please review the Material Guide and bring all consumables required for your project.

  The guild promotes and encourages all members to act responsibly in matters of health and safety by adhering to the following measures:

• • Staying Home When Sick: Members are urged to prioritize their health and the health of others by refraining from attending guild events, workshops, or gatherings when experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness, especially those associated with COVID-19.