Schedule

Monday – Thursday 8:00AM to 5:00PM daily (one-hour lunch break 12:00-1:00PM)

Course Overview

This course offers an introduction to the basics of woodworking tools & materials, with an exploration of the art of crafting finished pieces & a glimpse at how to establish a foothold in the field. Students bring a creative approach to the shop, with a strong emphasis on safety & craftsmanship.  

Learning Outcomes

Students start with the basics of safety & awareness in the wood shop & expand their endeavors from that central foundation. Students will learn the proper use of:

• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Stationary shop tools
• Clamps & fasteners
• Adhesives
• Wood & other building materials

They will improve their craft skills through practical demonstration & execution. Students will bring their knowledge to life by creating from scratch their own personalized & functional projects in the shop.

Resources

Appropriate clothing for woodshop. PPE will be provided.

Determination of Credit

Each intensive will include two primary components:

• 32 hours of in-person instruction at the NIT shop
• Completion of the Student Workbook

Student workbooks are developed using NIT’s curriculum and will include reading assignments, vocabulary and key concept reviews, independent exercises, embedded video content with required responses, knowledge checks, safety highlights, and a final independent written project