Woodworking Open Shop 4W24
Join a shop away from home, with tools, mentorship and community. Design and construct projects of your choice. Projects must be a manageable size due to limited storage; check first with instructors.
Wood must be provided by student. Consult with your instructor regarding where to purchase desired supplies (wood, special hardware, etc). Other materials cost included in tuition.
Limit 10 students.
The TA for this class is Larry Sullivan.
*Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking: Box.
**All attendees must be registered
***NO CLASS on 1/13/24 & 2/17/24
I have been attending regularly for ten years in spite of having most of the equipment in my own shop. A sizeable portion of each project is completed at home (I call this my homework), but the availability of multiple machines among which I can move quickly makes the milling and prep work for new projects go quickly. I really enjoy the sense of community among the instructors and the other students. And when I hit a point where advice is needed the instructors are knowledgeable.
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Frank Pettorossi
Frank Pettorossi started as a cabinetmaking apprentice at age 14 in Baselice, a small town in the Naples region of Italy. After moving to the US, he graduated from Boston Trade High School and joined Cabinetmakers Local 51. He worked in architectural millwork shops throughout the Boston area, did construction for Bar & Bar Co. and installed displays for Filenes department stores. His experience as a cabinetmaker and carpenter spans five decades.
“I have been working at the Eliot School for over 12 years and I find it very rewarding helping others with my craft.”
Wood must be provided by student. Other materials cost included in tuition.
Consult with your instructor regarding where to purchase desired supplies (wood, special hardware, etc).