Basics of Woodworking - Session 3: Wood Joints & Assembly Basics
2025-04-26 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | The Loisaida Inc. Center, 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, 10009, United States
Course Title: Basics of Woodworking
Class Schedule: Saturdays, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (April 12 – May 24)
Duration: 7 sessions (28 hours total)
Capacity and Target Audience: 6 Students – Beginners with no prior woodworking experience
Location: Loisaida Center – 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY 10009
Instructor: Josué Guarionex Colón
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xu2y4dt

Scope of Work

Objective:
Provide participants with foundational woodworking skills, safety protocols, and hands-on experience to build small projects independently.
Learning Outcomes:

Understand and apply woodworking safety standards.
Identify and use essential woodworking tools and materials.
Measure, cut, and assemble wood accurately.
Finish a personal woodworking project.

Resources Provided:

Tools: Saws, drills, clamps, sanders, measuring tapes, etc.
Materials: Lumber, screws, glue, sandpaper, and protective equipment.
Instructional handouts and project templates.

Key Deliverables:

Completed personal project (e.g., a small table or shelf).
Participant certificate of completion.

Curriculum
Session 1: Introduction to Woodworking & Safety

Overview of tools and materials.
Shop safety rules and demonstration.
Basic measuring and marking techniques.

Session 2: Tools & Techniques

Hands-on practice: saws (manual and power), drills, and sanders.
Techniques for cutting, drilling, and sanding.

Session 3: Wood Joints & Assembly Basics

Introduction to types of wood joints (butt, miter, dado).
Practice assembling a simple joint.

Session 4: Project Planning & Material Preparation

Selecting and measuring materials for the project.
Cutting and preparing wood pieces.

Session 5: Assembly and Construction

Assembling the project (e.g., a small table or shelf).
Tips for ensuring structural integrity.

Session 6: Sanding and Finishing

Sanding techniques for smooth surfaces.
Introduction to wood finishes (paint, varnish, stains).

Session 7: Final Touches and Reflection

Completing the project and applying finishes.
Group project showcase and feedback session.

Assessment:
Participants will be evaluated on their ability to follow safety protocols, demonstrate basic skills, and complete their project within the course timeline.
Requirements:
Participants must wear closed-toe shoes, and the program will provide safety goggles.

Basics of Woodworking - Session 4: Project Planning & Material Preparation
2025-05-03 14:00 - 18:00

Basics of Woodworking - Session 5: Assembly and Construction
2025-05-10 14:00 - 18:00

Basics of Woodworking - Session 6: Sanding and Finishing
2025-05-17 14:00 - 18:00

Basics of Woodworking - Session 7: Final Touches and Reflection
2025-05-24 14:00 - 18:00

Wheeling & Healing 2
2025-06-26 06:00 - 20:00
Wheeling & Healing 2:

Holding the Mic in the Middle of the Storm

Wheeling and Healing 2 is here! OPEN DOORS Reality Poets are back Wheeling and Healing through words of empowerment, wisdom, and perseverance. Wheeling & Healing II is a poetry anthology edited by the Reality Poets. We invited long-term care residents, neighbors on Roosevelt Island, mentors, and friends to contribute their voices towards a message of empowerment.
Thank you to all who submitted writing and joined us at Loisaida Center on June 26th, 2025.
