The Rebuilding Exchange and Arc Academy are collaborating to bring you this 4 week (8 day) class where you will learn basic woodworking and welding skills to create a beautiful reclaimed wood tabletop with with a metal base.
This class takes place from 6-9pm Tuesday evenings at Arc Academy (2225 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622) and 6-9pm Thursday evenings at the Rebuilding Exchange (1740 W. Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614) for 4 weeks. You must attend all classes. No prior woodworking or welding experience is required for this class. All materials are included in the cost of the class. Table dimensions can be up to 10 square feet.
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Class 1 (Tuesday, 2/20 at Arc Academy): Basic MIG Welding Basics and Safety
Class 2 (Thursday, 2/22 at Rebuilding Exchange): Shop safety, stock prep, and glue-up
Class 3 (Tuesday, 2/27 at Arc Academy): Cut and Prep
Class 4 (Thursday, 3/1 at Rebuilding Exchange): Hand planing and sanding
Class 5 (Tuesday, 3/6 at Arc Academy): Fabrication
Class 6 (Thursday, 3/8 at Rebuilding Exchange): Tabletop finishing
Class 7 (Tuesday, 3/13 at Arc Academy): Base completion
Class 8 (Thursday, 3/15 at Rebuilding Exchange): Table assembly
Please review all details below, including the cancellation policies, before committing to a workshop.
No prior wood working or welding experience is necessary.
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For more information, email workshops@rebuildingexchange.org or call the warehouse at (773) 252-2234 ext. 5.
Rebuilding Exchange is a 501c3 non-profit and our mission is to create a market for reclaimed building materials. We do this by diverting materials from landfills and making them accessible for reuse through our retail warehouse, by promoting sustainable deconstruction practices, by providing education and job training programs, and by creating innovative models for sustainable reuse.
Workshop and Class Policies:
OUR ADDRESS: 1740 W Webster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
PARKING: Free parking is available in our parking lot in designated RX parking spots between 9am and 6pm on weekdays. On evenings after 6pm and on weekends, you are welcome to park anywhere in our lot. There is also street parking in front of the building on Webster.
PUBLIC TRANSIT: Rebuilding Exchange is accessible by CTA bus and train, as well as by the Metra. For more information or to plan your trip, visit
WHAT TO WEAR: Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Closed-toe shoes are required. Long hair must be tied back and no dangling jewelry or accessories should be worn. Facial hair should be trimmed and groomed. These rules are for your safety and must be followed. It is at the instructor's discretion to dismiss you from the workshop until proper attire is worn.
WOODWORKING/WELDING MATERIALS: All materials are part of the material fee included with the workshop. No outside material can be brought in to the workshop.