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ITW: Chicago (September)

  • Rebuilding Exchange Evanston 1245 Hartrey Avenue Evanston, IL, 60202 United States (map)

Introduction to Tools Workshop

In this workshop you will learn tool use and safety, team building and have fun doing it! You will be trained to use a variety of tools to begin your woodworking adventure. Following your hands on training, you will form small groups, where you will collaborate to take a design from conceptualization to completion as you find solutions to everyday problems.

NOTE: This class takes place at Rebuilding Exchange Evanston located at 1245 Hartrey Ave.

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Price

$85 / per person
NOTE: This is a skill building workshop. Participants will work in small groups to design and build something that will allow them to practice the new skills they learned. Individuals will not be making an item to take home with them.

Need financial aid? Ask us! We want to make sure this event is accessible to you and prioritize aid to BIPOC attendees.

Do you want to donate to make this workshop available to those who can’t afford it? Add a ticket for our scholarship fund.

Pre-Requisites

  • Age 18+

  • No woodworking experience necessary

Timeline

11:00a Introductions
11:15a Workshop Logistics
11:30a Tool Training
12:30a Project Time
2:30p Group Share
2:45p Project Reset

Accessibility Questions?

We encourage anyone with questions about accessibility to reach out to us!


Our Credo:

1. Give people independence and confidence
2. Create communities of people through project based collaboration
3. Learn from our mistakes
4. Access both financially & physically

Earlier Event: September 24
Bay Area: Happy Hour (September)