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Box Making for Beginners

Date: Tue, Sep 29, 2026

Time: Tues.-Wed., 6-9pm

Venue: ShopSpace, Raleigh

Price: $150

Category: Community

This course will be held on two consecutive days starting with the date and time posted. This beginner level class takes our woodshop basics and turns them into a small keepsake box, perfect as a gift or to hold all your odds and ends. Most larger scale woodworking projects such as cabinets, drawers, and other similar pieces start with the techniques used to make a box. On the first day of class we will discuss the design, process the wood, and assemble the box. The second day will cover finishing techniques, the lid of the box, and various ways to decorate the project. Participants without table saw experience need to take our woodshop intro course before the box course.

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Box Making for Beginners

“Wear closed-toe shoes and tie back long hair before arriving at the shop.”

When
This Tuesday
Tue, Sep 29, 2026
Tues.-Wed., 6-9pm
Where
ShopSpace
Raleigh, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
$150
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Box Making for Beginners is a two-part evening workshop where participants learn the foundational skills of woodworking by crafting a small keepsake box. Over two consecutive nights, instructors guide you through wood selection, cutting, assembly, and finishing techniques. This class is designed for adults and older teens, and it costs $150 per person. Because the class utilizes advanced machinery, participants must have prior table saw experience or have completed the ShopSpace woodshop intro course before registering. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting covered in sawdust. Taking this class is a productive way to spend a weekday evening learning a practical trade. You will leave with a completed wooden box and the foundational knowledge needed to tackle larger home projects like building drawers or cabinets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior woodworking experience for this class?
Yes, you must have prior table saw experience or have taken the introductory woodshop course at ShopSpace before enrolling in this box-making class.
What is included in the $150 registration fee?
The fee covers both three-hour sessions of instruction, access to the workshop tools, and all the wood and finishing materials needed to complete your box.

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Box Making for Beginners runs Tue, Sep 29, 2026, Tues.-Wed., 6-9pm.

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ShopSpace is at 1505 Capital Blvd., Ste 18, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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