Women’s Woodworking II

Women’s Woodworking II

May 8-10, 16-17

In this women’s-only, five-day workshop coming in May, participants will expand on their previous woodworking and joinery skills by building their own Adirondack chair. Under the direction of guest instructor Jenn Kuhn, each participant will refine their skill in wood selection, milling, and layout while practicing cutting angles and more complex joints. Previous woodworking experience is mandatory, and participation is required all five days. All tools and materials are provided in the cost of registration.

This program is supported by CBMM’s Regional Folklife Center under the Maryland Traditions program of the Maryland State Arts Council.

Women’s Woodworking II
Date/Time: Friday, May 8, 2-6pm; Saturday-Sunday, May 9-10 & 16-17, 9am-5pm
Location: Shipyard
Cost: $650, with a 20% discount for CBMM members

CBMM MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

NON-MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

(Aug. 20 update: This session of Women’s Woodworking II has been canceled. We intend to host this workshop in the spring of 2026. Please click here to explore more upcoming Shipyard programming.)

In this women’s-only, five-day workshop, participants will expand on their previous woodworking and joinery skills by building their own Adirondack chair. Under the direction of guest instructor Jenn Kuhn, each participant will refine their skill in wood selection, milling, and layout while practicing cutting angles and more complex joints. Previous woodworking experience is mandatory, and participation is required all five days. All tools and materials are provided in the cost of registration.

This program is supported by CBMM’s Regional Folklife Center under the Maryland Traditions program of the Maryland State Arts Council.

Women’s Woodworking: Part II (CANCELED)
Date/Time: Friday, Aug. 22, 2-6pm; Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 23-24 & 30-31, 9am-5pm
Location: Education Workshop
Cost: $650, with a 20% discount for CBMM members

In this women’s-only weekend workshop, participants will join Jenn Kuhn for an introduction-to-woodworking. Participants will construct a custom mallet while learning how to make a cut list, buy lumber, measure lengths and angles, and safely use a table saw, band saw, miter saw, router, drills, sanders and a variety of hand tools. The class will close by exploring lamination and finishes.

Participant scholarships are available through CBMM’s Regional Folklife Center under the Maryland Traditions program of the Maryland State Arts Council. Email Vessel Conservation Manager Sam Hilgartner at shilgartner@cbmm.org for more information on scholarship opportunities.

Women’s Woodworking: Part I
Date/Time: Saturday, June 28, 8am-5pm; Sunday, June 29, 9am-4pm
Location: Education Workshop
Cost: $200, with a 20% discount for CBMM members

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

(April 27 update: This workshop is now full. Sign up for the waitlist here.)

In this women’s-only, four-day workshop, participants will expand on their previous woodworking and joinery skills by building their own stool. Each participant will focus on selecting, milling, and layout while practicing cutting angles and more complex joints. Previous woodworking experience is mandatory, and participation is required all four days. All tools and materials are provided in the cost of registration.

Women’s Woodworking: Part II
Date/Time: Friday through Monday, July 21–24, 9am–5pm
Location: Workshop Annex
Cost: $295, with a 20% discount for CBMM members