This course introduces students to the world of woodworking. The student will learn how rough lumber is processed into a finished product by cutting, shaping, sanding, assembling, and finishing the wood. Students will learn safety techniques, proper use of hand tools and machining, how to read a set of plans, and retooling a machine to create the desired cut. Each student will manufacture and finish products using a combination of wood species. The students will also be able to customize their products with computer design software and outputting to a laser engraver machine. Student evaluation is based on class participation and product completion / quality. PLEASE NOTE: If students wish to keep the items that they make in the class there is a materials fee of $45.00. Material / supply costs are subject to change based on the market cost of materials. If the student, and/or parent/guardian choose not to pay the fee, the students will still make all items but they will not be able to keep any of the items.