Learning Carpentry

I am finding it impossible t find a basic woodwork class in or near Manhattan New York. Please Help!?

I'm really interested in eventually building a musical instrument. A lute perhaps. But before I start looking in to instrument making I want to take a basic carpentry/woodwork course. You know, sawing, filing, varnishing, building joints etc. I live in Williamsburg NY, and I figured that there would be a course somewhere in Manhattan for sure.....but no luck. I've looked on the internet, searched the yellow pages, but nothing! I don't need to become certified in anything, nor do I need to gain any kind of academic credits. I just want to be shown the basics so I know what tools to get and then practise. I'd appreciate any help I can get!

Public Comments

1. Search the internet for Woodcrafters. They have stores all over the country. They hold classes on basics such as using a router, pen making, lathe use etc. Most of their stuff in more in the direction of furniture/cabinet making. However, they should be of help in finding what you are looking for. Also, you can search for Rockler. They are a mail order supplier of woodworking materials and tools. Get their catalog so you can see a lot of what is available. There are several wood working magazines out there also. Most are monthly but several are quarterly. The one that goes in the most detail, in my opinion, is "Fine Woodworking". Hope this is of some help. Can't give you any addresses in NY as I live in South Texas but if you get to San Antonio I can fix you up.