Rough to Smooth: Advanced Woodworking

Anyone ready to move beyond basics—curious beginners building confidence and experienced makers sharpening technique. We tailor coaching to your level.

Intermediate. You should be comfortable around basic woodworking tools. We’ll refine accuracy, improve finish quality, and establish pro-level milling habits.

Yes. Our Intro to Woodworking class is required before taking this advanced woodworking class.

The minimum age for participants is 14. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian provide supervision during the class.

Safety First

General attire requirements:

• Safety Glasses (participants must bring their own eye protection, if they do not have eye protection a pair of safety glasses can be purchased at Maker Cube’s front counter)
• Mask (if you have sensitivities to sawdust/airborne dust, also available for purchase at the front counter)
• Closed-toe shoes
• Long hair tied back
• No loose jewelry or cords
• No long sleeved shirts or loose clothing

Fuel your creativity! With a brief break in this 3.5-hour class, a closed-lid water bottle and a small snack are great to have on hand.

We provide kiln-dried lumber selected for this project. For safety and quality reasons, outside materials aren’t permitted.

This is a skills and process class. You will not take a project home. The lumber you mill is passed forward into the kits used in our Intro to Woodworking class to ensure consistent quality and sizing.

We’re glad you’ve got experience, but all users must complete Maker Cube’s Woodworking orientation before using the shop. This session is our shop-specific safety and operations briefing—covering safe setup with guards/riving knife, kickback prevention and safe zones, feed direction, miter saw protocols, dust collection and air quality, PPE, material handling, housekeeping, and shared-space expectations. Even seasoned woodworkers bring habits from other shops; the orientation aligns everyone to our standards so the space stays safe and consistent for all. We’ll pace efficiently for experienced users but completion of our Woodworking orientation is required for authorization.

This class satisfies the milling portion of our woodworking orientation pathway. Membership will be required for independent shop access; our staff will clarify next steps.

For safety (dust, tools, and finishes), no food is permitted in the shop. Please bring a closed-lid water bottle to stay hydrated. We sell small snacks and refreshments at reception—feel free to enjoy them there during our short break.

We are located at Maker Cube, 5947 206A Street, Langley, BC, in the heart of the Fraser Valley.

Conveniently positioned in Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, our makerspace is easily accessible from Coquitlam, New Westminister, White Rock, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Mission, Surrey, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack. Maker Cube serves local artists, entrepreneurs, and creators from Agassiz to West Vancouver with studios, shared space, and community workspace opportunities.

Maker Cube’s parking lot has ample space available. Should the lot reach capacity, there is additional street parking along 206A St.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in and complete the waiver so we can start on time.

Safety instructions are covered at the very beginning of the class. Those who are arriving late may not be admitted to the workshop if they have missed this.

Refunds or credit for future classes will only be provided if we are notified by email to [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance of the class. No refunds will be provided for late cancellation, and a re-booking fee of 50% of the cost of the class will be applied to reschedule a class.

Processing fees are not refunded.

Yes—gift cards are available and can be used toward this beginner woodworking class.

You can purchase a digital giftcard by clicking here, or you can purchase a physical card at our front desk.