The 92 FSS Wood Crafts Center at Fairchild AFB offers a state-of-the-art facility with experts in woodworking. This full-service hobby complex is great for both DIY and custom-ordered projects. We invite you to spark your inner artist and enjoy some FUN - today!
Basic Pen Making Class
Wood Craft Center
This is an excellent introduction to woodworking for anyone. Kids ages 10 to 15 years old may take the course but MUST be accompanied by a parent for the duration of the class. (Parent does not have to register unless they want to learn alongside their child/children)
Duration: a single, 3-hour session Price: $45 per person (materials included)
Magic Wand Turning Class
Learn to change a piece of wood into a beautiful wand on the wood lathe, no magic required. Kids ages 10 - 15 years old may take the course but MUST be accompanied by a parent for the duration of the class. (Parent does not have to register unless they want to learn alongside their child/children)
Duration: a single, 3-hour session Price: $15 per person (materials included)
Cutting Board Class
Learn basic wood preparation, gluing, and clamping techniques to create a beautiful end grain cutting board. Prerequisite: Basic Pen Making Class.
Duration: 4 - 3 hour sessions Price: $70 per person (materials included)
One Drawer Night Stand Class
In this course, students learn the basics of furniture making by building a single-drawer nightstand. Prerequisite: Qualification Course & Intro to Fine Woodworking
Duration: 5 days per week for 2 weeks (4-hour sessions)
Price: $200 per person (materials not included)NOTE: Classes are NOT scheduled every month.
Beginner Bowl Turning Class
Learn how to make wooden bowls on a wood lathe. Prerequisite: Qualification Course & Intro to Fine Woodworking.
Duration: 4 days per week for 1 week Tuesday - Friday 6 - 9 p.m. Price: $130 per person (materials included) NOTE: Classes are NOT scheduled every month.
Advanced Pen Making Class
Wood Craft Center
Learn advanced pen-making techniques using acrylics and other materials to make your personalized pen. Prerequisite: Qualifications Course.
Duration: a single, 3-hour session Price: $60 per person (materials included) NOTE: Classes are NOT scheduled every month.
Qualification Bypass Test
Already an experienced woodworker? Want to utilize the best Wood Craft Center in the Air Force? This is the fastest way (about 2 - 4 hours depending on individual skill level)
The Bypass Test consists of two written and one practical test:
- 25 true / false question
- Shop Safety test - 42 question Woodworker test
- Hands-On test
Price: $50 per person (non-refundable
Intro to Fine Woodworking Class
Learn how to use wood plans and specialized jigs to create a keepsake box that requires no hardware and has a secret compartment inside. Prerequisite: Qualification Course, both parts
Duration: 5 - 3 hour sessions Price: $75 per person (materials not included)
CNC Wood Routing Class
Learn the basics of ASPIRE design software. Then, turn your simple design into a carved sign or emblem using the Piranha and Shark CNC as well as the Laguna Smart Shop1 Routing systems. Prerequisite: Qualification Course & Intro to Fine Woodworking.
Duration: 4 days per week for 1 week. Price: $130 per person (material included) NOTE: Classes are NOT scheduled every month.
Advanced Turning Class
Advanced Turning Class image Take your wood lathe skills to the next level by learning how to create either a segmented bowl or a captive ring goblet. Prerequisite: Basic Bowl Turning Class.
Duration: 1 day per week for 4 weeks Price: $80 per person (materials not included) NOTE: Classes are NOT scheduled every month.
