We have been up and running since December and are looking forward to an exciting year of helping people bring there ideas to reality! Classes will start in February with a wide range of topics and projects available to choose from. It is our intention to make woodworking accessible to everyone whether you are a seasoned veteran or someone building there first project.

For more information please check out our website:
www.CommunityWoodshopLA.com

Thank you for your support!

Here are some photos of member projects made in December
(also on our facebook page: www.facebook/communitywoodshop)

Cabinet by Chris Nzuriwatu

Maple Cake Stand turned by Melanie Abrantes

Ebonized Cherry Trivets by Sarah Bostwick

Coaster by Mike Beamer

14 Inch Resaw by Mike Anderson

Ash and Walnut Cutting Boards by Mike Beamer

Like I said before, Community Woodshop is not a new idea and when you start something new the best thing to do is find out what has been done before. So, my partner and I decided to visit the shops in the San Francisco Bay area.

Seeing the other workshops has allowed us to visualize our ideas much more clearly than before; from power and space requirements to how we want the space the feel.

We took advantage of opportunities to sit down with Michael Sturtz, founder of The Crucible (http://www.thecrucible.org/) and Craig Colvin, founder of The Sawdust Shop (http://www.sawdustshop.com/). Our conversations with Michael and Craig have opened our minds to new possibilities and given us plenty of confidence to keep moving forward.

Part of our mission is to be inclusive – meaning we will create a space that welcomes everyone no matter what their skill level or background. We will provide instruction and advice to enable you to turn your ideas into reality. Also, in addition to woodworking we will offer metalworking equipment and tools. As we grow so will the access to new equipment and tools.

While honing our mission we are receiving a steady number of responses from people interested in becoming members and I am glad to say momentum is definitely building! Although we will not be able to open in January we expect to open sometime in the first quarter.

At the end of the day it’s our members who build our community and who enable us to create a better future. If you are interested in becoming a member or simply have a suggestion please check out our website (CommunityWoodshopLA.com) or send me an email (info@CommunityWoodshopLA.com).

Thank you,
Scott

Scott
CommunityWoodshopLA.com

My goal is to create a friendly environment for people to explore woodworking. People will not only come to use the woodworking machines but also to learn something new, to share knowledge, and to be a part of the community.

There will be a wide range of classes offered for all levels of woodworkers (including children) and the woodshop will carry professional grade machines with some specialty machines not normally found in the typical hobbyist shop.

Every member will be required to attend a safety orientation. This 45 minute orientation, will focus on safe habits and proper operating procedures. Members will be required to demonstrate a clear understanding of how to safely use a machine before operating it and assistants will be on hand to answer questions and make sure everyone is using safe techniques.

I want to open Community Woodshop in the Eagle Rock vicinity of Los Angeles county.
For more information visit: CommunityWoodshopLA.com.

Please let me know if you are interested and whether or not you think this is a good idea. I need to make sure there is enough interest before opening. Thank you in advance for your comments/insights.