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Wood Craft Center
Build Your Fun
Experience the Freedom of building your own products.
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Our cutting-edge facility is a haven for woodworking enthusiasts, staffed with seasoned experts ready to guide your creativity. Whether you’re a passionate DIYer or seeking unique custom creations, we’re here to turn your ideas into reality. The Wood Craft Center is your gateway to endless woodworking adventures. Join us and turn your creative visions into handcrafted masterpieces!
Wood Classes & Details
Discover all of the FUN Courses offered here at Fairchild. Register in person at the Wood Craft Center, or by calling 509.247.5189. Payment is due at time of sign-up.
- Recharge for Resiliency (R4R) program is design to offset the cost of classes for Active Duty Airmen and the immediate dependents.
- All Class sizes are maximum 6 except for Band Saw Box which is max of 4.
- Completion of Pen and Cutting Board Class (Qualification) entitles students to the rest of the month free usage of the Wood Craft Center (next month if class is the last week of the month)
- Fairchild AFB youth ages 10 – 17 years old may take select courses (see details below). MUST be accompanied by a guardian for the duration of the class. (Guardians don’t have to register unless they want to learn alongside the child)
Qualification Bypass Test
Fast-Track Your Woodworking Mastery!
IF you are already a woodworking pro you can take this in place of the required Pen Making and Cutting Board Classes? Take our Qualification Bypass Test, the express route to accessing our top-notch facilities. It’s a breeze, consisting of written and practical tests. Fast-track your journey to becoming a woodworking wizard! The Bypass Test consists of two written and one practical test:
- Shop Safety test
- 42 question Woodworker test
- Hands-On test Price: $50 per person
- non-refundable
Basic Pen-Making Class
Getting started in woodworking has never been so easy with R4R pricing on the Basic Pen Making Class!
Participants: Ages 10+ see * above
Prerequisite: None
Duration: a single, 3 hr session
Qualification course part 1 of 2
Price: $45 / person – Materials Included
R4R: $15 / person – Materials Included
Magic Wand Turning Class
Craft Magic Without Spells!
The Magic Wand Turning Class is a 1-day, 3 1/2-hour session held at the Wood Craft Center, with a focus on teaching participants how to spin wood on a lathe. If Harry Potter had taken this class, he might not have needed to go to Diagon Alley to purchase his wand. Here are some key details about the class:
Participants: Ages 10+ see * above
Prerequisite: None
Duration: a single, 3 hr session
Price: $15 / person (materials included)
No R4R Pricing Available.
Advanced Pen Making Class
Elevate Your Woodworking Skills!
The Advanced Pen Making Class is a 1-day, 3-hour session held at the Wood Craft Center, with a focus on teaching participants how to use advanced techniques using acrylic and other materials. Here are some key details about the class:
Participants: Open to DoD ID Card Holders ages 18+
Duration: a single, 3 hr session
Prerequisite: Qualifications Course.
NOTE: Classes are NOT scheduled every month.
Price: $60 / person (materials included)
R4R: $20 / person (materials included)
Intro to Fine Woodworking
Craft Keepsake Boxes with Secret Compartments!
The Intro to Fine Woodworking Hidden Compartment Box Class is a 4-day, 3-hour session held at the Wood Craft Center, with a focus on teaching participants how make a keepsake box with compartment inside with no hardware. Here are some key details about the class:
Participants: Open to DoD ID Card Holders ages 18+
Prerequisite: Qualification Course (both parts)
Duration: 4 days x (3.5 hr classes)
Price: $75 / person – materials not included
R4R: $30 / person – materials not included
Cutting Board Class
Craft and Create Your Culinary Masterpiece!
The Cutting Board Class is a 3-day, 3-hour session held at the Wood Craft Center, with a focus on teaching participants how to create unique kitchen tool in the Cutting Board Class. Here are some key details about the class:
Participants: Open to DoD ID Card Holders ages 18+
Prerequisite: Basic Pen Making
Duration: 3 days x (3 hr sessions)
Qualification course part 2 of 2
Price: $70 / person – materials included
R4R: $25 / person – materials included
Basic Bowl Turning Class
Craft Your Own Wooden Bowls!
Learn the ancient art of bowl turning on a wood lathe. Craft stunning wooden bowls and add a touch of elegance to your home.
Participants: Open to DoD ID Card Holders ages 18+
Prerequisite: Qualification Course parts 1 and 2″ (Pen & Cutting Board Classes).
Duration: 4 days with 3 hour sessions
Price: $85 / person (materials included)
R4R: $35 / person (materials included)
Band Saw Box Class
Craft Your Own Band Saw Box!
A band saw box is a handcrafted wooden box made using a band saw. The boxes are typically made from a single piece of wood, and their design can range from simple to highly complex.
Participants: Ages 14+ see * above
Prerequisite: None
Qualification Course & Intro to Fine Woodworking
Duration: 4 days per week for 1 week (3 hour sessions)
Price: $75 / person (materials included)
R4R Cost: $30/person
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