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The Shop is available to students, staff, and faculty from Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design and the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning for work on class projects and research only. Potential users from other academic disciplines must be receiving credit for a class taught by a faculty member from the Art or Architecture schools. All users must attend a Woodshop Orientation before gaining access to the space. Additionally, all users must receive Proficiency Training on each piece of equipment before use.
Orientation covers basic information about the Shop (hours, policies, storage, equipment, etc.) as well as an overview of safety rules and concepts to help you navigate the space safely and effectively. It does NOT give you access to use the machinery. Review the presentation here.
Woodshop Basics Proficiency Training (PT) covers basic operation and safety concerns for the five main woodworking machines: miter saw, band saw, drill press, sanders, and scroll saw.
Remember that training in the Shop is an ongoing process; our staff is always on hand for consultation, reminders, and suggestions as to the safest and most effective way to proceed. Users must always inform staff of their intentions before beginning work.
How to prepare for training
How to prepare for training
Please bring your phone (make sure you are logged into your UM account) and MCard (or at least your ID number) when you attend training. Be prepared to spend a minute or two filling out forms.
For Proficiency Training, keep in mind that you will be operating the equipment. Please observe the Safety Dress rules, or you will not be able to attend the session:
Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes.
No loose clothing, accessories, or jewelry that may be caught in moving equipment.
Wear short sleeves, or roll long sleeves above the elbows.
Tie back long hair.
PPE like safety glasses and hearing protection are provided, or you may bring your own.
Faculty
Faculty
If you would like to schedule training for your class, please contact aashopinfo@umich.edu. If possible, include a class roster, intended dates, and details about project and materials.
*FALL TERM 2026*
*FALL TERM 2026*
*Please note that training is only offered for a limited period at the beginning of each semester--keep an eye out for announcements of the cutoff date!
Sign up for Training
Sign up for Training
All new students receive Shop Orientation during their first year as part of their coursework: Stamps students during 3D Foundations, and Taubman students during general orientation. For individuals who need to arrange training outside of a specific class, please sign up below. Questions? Contact Ken and Carly at aashopinfo@umich.edu.
Orientations are regularly added to the calendar until the cutoff date--if there are none upcoming, check back later.
PT sessions are regularly added to the calendar until the cutoff date--if there are none upcoming, check back later.
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