About

When you're planning a project, do you choose wood by color? By how hard it is? By its grain pattern? The right answer usually involves several factors, but it really depends on what you want to build.

This class, part of the Woodworking Basics series, starts with a discussion about how wood grows and how that influences the look and performance of lumber. Learn about moisture content and wood movement, and how that influences the wood you should choose for various projects. You'll also learn why the best option, in some cases, isn't natural lumber but a panel product such as plywood or even particleboard.

Details

A $15 materials fee, included in the class fee, covers samples of different types of wood that you will work with to see how they vary.

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.
• You must wear closed-toe shoes.