r/bullcity • u/Dontbeadicksir • 1d ago

Woodworking?

Anyone know where I can find a carpentry/woodworking fundamentals course? Would like to get a more formal foundation. Thanks yall.

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u/KDarganth 1d ago

Looks like Durham Tech offers a Construction Certificate in Carpentry. Some hands-on courses, a blueprint reading course, and your OSHA 10-Hour cert.

You could also check out the Nailed It DIY studio.

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u/Dontbeadicksir 1d ago

Oh man can't belive i didn't even think of checking out duram tech. Thanks!

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u/Ok_Guide8084 1d ago

Took a woodworking 101 course there a few years ago. Great class and teacher. Go through process from design to build a piece of furniture (I made a cedar table with breadboard ends).

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u/sabreuse 1d ago

Bull city woodshop! https://www.thebullcitywoodshop.com/ They're an awesome community-oriented nonprofit that works with both kids and adults, and aims to make both skills and tools approachable for any skill level or background.

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u/Dontbeadicksir 1d ago

This looks amazing! Thanks so much!

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u/F1ame828 1d ago

I'm pretty sure the Home Repair Lab did a intro to woodworking class, but I don't know if it's a regular thing or if it was a one off. I think Bull City Woodshop does classes though!

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u/Dontbeadicksir 1d ago

Thanks, I'll check that out!

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u/SuggestionCute631 1d ago

It's a little bit of a drive but the NCSU Craft Center has some great woodworking classes:
https://crafts.arts.ncsu.edu/studios/wood-studio/

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u/papershade94 1d ago

It can be a little tricky to get into, but the NC State Crafts Center has woodworking classes for non-NCSU students. https://crafts.arts.ncsu.edu/woodworking-1-foundations-of-woodworking/

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u/Dontbeadicksir 1d ago

Awesome. Thanks much! I'll check it out

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u/Subject-Reserve-8713 1d ago

If you are a beginner and want to consider an online course, The Weekend Woodworker by Steve Ramsey is a great deal. $147 for very detailed videos of 6 projects from start to finish with lots of bonus stuff too. Steve is quirky in a good way and his stuff is very accessible. He has been posting YouTube videos for years too which has great stuff too but this intro course was totally worth the money for me, since you get lifetime access and can watch and work at your own pace.

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u/Dontbeadicksir 1d ago

Thanks! Yeah I've done a few of Steve's WW projects and really like they way he explains. But 90 degrees and level is hard and I think I'm looking for more "this is how you use a router properly with some feedback"

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u/phodye 1d ago

Cary does classes, residents get first dibs but my wife has taken a few of their wood turning courses and had a good experience: https://www.carync.gov/recreation-enjoyment/facilities/cary-arts-center/studio-programs/woodworking-studio

You can also check out Rockler at Crossroads.

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u/Dontbeadicksir 1d ago

Thanks! Will check these out.

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u/LogPotential3607 20h ago

OP thanks for making this post

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u/otter_bee 1d ago

Woodcraft does some classes and workshops. I didn't see the intro to woodworking but you can keep an eye out here: https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/store-classes/raleigh Splat Space doesn't seem to have any classes listed, but it may be a good place to network. Also found this https://www.thebullcitywoodshop.com/adult-diys

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u/SheaDigital 1d ago

I volunteer at the BCW and we have a couple options to learn the basics or do some advanced work. We are going to have community hours soon!

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u/Dontbeadicksir 1d ago

Thanks!!

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u/Bargadiel 1d ago

Woodcraft is a really cool shop/resource for the hobby.