Build a Dovetailed Box

A dovetail is the joint woodworkers use to show off, and it is far more achievable than its reputation suggests.

Over a weekend students cut through-dovetail joints using a mix of hand and power tools, assembling a box with quarter-inch hardwood sides and ends. It is a small amount of wood for a large amount of impact, and the joinery transfers straight into bigger projects afterward.

Good to know. Session times differ across the two days, so check the schedule when you register. $380 for the weekend, in the Woodworking Studio at 290 Whisconier Road. Prices and openings change, so check the registration page before you plan around it.