This beginner-friendly secret box features an opening mechanism using physics. Intrigued? Discover the fun in both building and solving this unique box! This workshop will cover the following: Box construction basics: Build a sturdy box-in-box framework as the foundation for your secret box. Mechanism: Create a secret move to unlock the lid to slide open.…

Bring a little magic to your garden with this warm, family-friendly lantern making workshop. Together, we’ll create a beautiful 5×10 inch cedar lantern, beginning with sketching seasonal designs inspired by the spring equinox, summer blooms, and the rhythms of the natural world. Using easy-to-handle tools like coping saws, you’ll cut your design into cedar panels,…

This beginner-friendly class introduces students to the art of creating unique wooden boxes inspired by traditional Eastern techniques. Through hands-on learning, students will explore how to design and assemble sliding mechanisms that unlock hidden compartments. This workshop will cover the following: Box construction basics: Build a sturdy box-in-box framework as the foundation for your secret…

Inlay is the timeless craft of embedding contrasting materials, often different wood species, metals, or shells into a wooden or stone surface to create stunning decorative patterns and accents. The Taj Mahal in India is a prime example of this art form but we’ll practice it on wood. In this introductory class, you’ll learn the…