Paramount Center for the Arts

*Presented in partnership with the Central Minnesota Woodworkers Association 

Experience Level: Intermediate, some past experience with woodworking tools required

Monday September 21 – Friday September 25, 9am-4pm (Five Sessions Total)

Ages 18+

Join professional woodworker Kelly Parker in this exciting week-long experience!

Boxes are great little objects that can be used to explore new processes that can later be scaled up for larger pieces. 

This trio of boxes is full of learning opportunities and techniques that can be added to your bank of woodworking knowledge and applied to future projects. 

These boxes are created by moving sequentially through a series of jigs that are custom-built to hold small, non-square parts.  The jigs allow us to work safely and accurately throughout the build. 

There are plenty of opportunities to add your creative voice through lumber choices and surface embellishments!

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

jig theory, design and construction

strategies for safely working with small parts

approaches for accurately and safely working with parts that are not square

strategies for successful glue-ups when working out-of-square

getting more out of your bandsaw, table saw and biscuit joiner through the use of novel jigs

design considerations as it pertains to wood choice and desired final visual aesthetics

embellishment techniques that elevate your work from ordinary to extraordinary

Studio Practices- What to Expect While You Are Creating with Us!

The Paramount Center for the Arts welcomes all people to the Studios with the expectation of inclusion and respect towards all, including yourself, fellow students, instructors, staff and volunteers.

Instructor Prep Time: Please allow your instructor time to prepare your classroom; if you arrive more than 15 minutes earlier than the class start time please wait to enter the building-

Cleaning: Please help keep the Studios a welcoming space by cleaning up your area before departing the building.

Supplies and Materials: For the safety and wellbeing of all visitors to the Paramount, we ask that materials that are used in the studios are the recommended brands and grade, as described in the materials list, or are approved by Paramount Staff.

Weather Closures:  In the event of severe weather, the Visual Arts Department will update the phone messages on the Information Desk (320) 257-3125, announce closures on the Paramount website homepage, and will communicate via email to any students whose class meeting time is impacted by the closure.

Accessibility Statement: The Paramount Center for the Arts welcomes all guests, artists and patrons alike, and affirms our commitment to offering programming and services that are accessible to all.

The Paramount welcomes comments and suggestions about how we might continue to improve our programs and services for visitors with disabilities and is committed to improve experiences for every patron.

Please contact our Box Office, to offer feedback or make requests: BKing@paramountarts.org  or call  320-257-3127.