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Would Works Community Courses

WWCC - Intro to Tool Making (Hammer) Workshop

Take the first step towards building your own handcrafted kit of essential tools with this Intro to Tool Making Workshop. This class will introduce students to making their own tried and true hammer from a solid piece of hardwood and steel head. 

Students will learn how to safely cut the handle on a bandsaw then hand shape final details with a spokeshave, rasps and files. A lesson on sanding and finishing will complete the class. Each student will go home with their own handmade hammer at the end of class!

  • No experience is required.
  • Class size is limited to 6 students. 
  • Would Works is committed to ensuring that all classes are financially accessible to all so courses are offered on a sliding scale. Please pay what you can.

INSTRUCTOR: Dylan Green (Graduate of the Krenov School of Fine Furniture and Owner of DOGS Furniture) 

DATE + TIME: Sunday, 7/7/24, from 10am-2pm

LOCATION: 407 E. Pico Blvd, #1003, Los Angeles, CA 90015

PLEASE NOTE: Would Works is located on the 10th floor of the Allied Crafts Building. This class will run on a day when elevator service is limited in our building. Please email hello@wouldworks.com for any questions and/or concerns.