Classes
Some of our member/artists offer classes:
1. Welding Class: Call Kimberly at 503-707-1604
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2. Guitar Building Workshop
Learn how to design and build electric guitars or bass or other string instruments. We will discuss guitar design elements, wood and local sources, and how to select the best hardware for your design.
We will show you the combination of power tools, hand tools and templates we use to shape our necks and bodies. We will also explore the different ways to connect the neck and the body, and what some of the advantages or disadvantages that may be found with either method.
Our construction methods are conducive to one off and custom designs, but we are also always learning ourselves and we will explore methods that other luthiers use.
We encourage the design of custom guitars and not just making copies. Building from a pre-fab 'kit guitar' is expressley not allowed.
We will not hold your hand through the build process. Previous wood shop experience is helpful but not necessary. Basic wood shop safety will be covered and emphasized thought the workshop.
Power tools such as table saws, bandsaws, planers and drill presses are available to all Shop People members.* A limited number of hand tools such as fret saws, wood rasps will be available to workshop students.
Classes will meet Thursday evenings 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Shop People, 416 SE Oak, Portland, OR 97214.
Workshop Cost is $300.00 ($150.00 is your Shop People membership)* A Shop People membership gives you 24/7 access to not only a wood workshop, but it's metal shop, ceramic shop, and jewelry shop.
The Workshop will be taught by PCC Instructor; John Bigelow Martczyanov and Shop People Artisan; Cy Kratzer.
Call or email for more info: Cy at 541-752-0937 or call Shop People at 503-683-2722 for more information. Hope to see you there!