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Woodworking is a dangerous craft. It is also one that depends upon the individual to fully understand its consequences. Ignoring safety practices, using tools improperly, or operating tools under the influence of alcohol or drugs may lead to serious injury. Don’t attempt any technique unless you fully understand it. It is our role to provide you with instruction, so rely on us for assistance and guidance. There are no stupid questions you can ask, so please take advantage of our expertise. We will ask you to sign a liability awareness and release form before beginning any workshop.

Registration Information
Class fees are comprised of tuition and a materials fee. Materials cost will not be determined until the end of class unless already specified on our website.

Paying with credit card
We accept all major credit cards. You may pay with credit card online through Paypal (see class schedules) or by calling the Studio at (503) 284-1644. Some classes offer an option to pay only a deposit. Full payment (or a deposit if applicable) is required to secure your spot in a class.

Paying by check
Download the registration form and mail it with your payment. Again, some classes offer an option to pay only a deposit. Full payment (or a deposit if applicable) is required to secure your spot in a class.

Summer Term
Summer classes require a one-time, non-refundable Summer Term registration fee of $25 (regardless of number of classes taken). To pay with PayPal, you must pay the registration fee as a separate transaction from the tuition fee. If paying by check, you may combine tuition and registration.

Refunds
Summer class refunds are available until 30 days prior to the class starting. The Summer registration fee is non-refundable. Refunds for concentrations and week-long classes are available up to two weeks prior to the start of class. Refunds for all other classes can be made until 72 hours prior to the first meeting of the class.
Refunds can be made using the original payment method. Refunds for PayPal payments will be deducted 3% for the PayPal transaction fee. Any refund can also be transferred as a credit or gift certificate to any class or materials within the next year.

Privacy Policy
It is our expressed policy not to sell or otherwise share customer name or contact information with other companies. This includes companies you might like. Any information provided to The Northwest Woodworking Studio will remain confidential. If you request information on classes, we will put your name on our mailing list. To be removed from our mailing list or to update your address, please contact us.

Cobblers

This letter was sent to me by an old friend.

Hi, Gary!

May I give you a story, as promised?

The story is told that if you were a young person in medieval France embarking on a spiritual quest, if you were fortunate you might meet up with someone older, perhaps a [...] Continue Reading…

Borrowing My Chisel

This question comes from a former student.

If a someone asks to borrow a prized chisel how would you politely decline the request? Paul F

My reply: There are several options.

Go Shakespearean:
What, you egg! Shag haired villain of treachery! [and then with a smile] Begone or I shall have to smite [...] Continue Reading…

The Work Bench

Stick with this fact: your bench is the center of the universe. When a client calls and asks, why won’t the door shut after we moved the piece? Or why do we need the shim under that cabinet leg? Or how come the drawer sticks? Your reply is always [...] Continue Reading…

Precision

I was walking the beagle this morning and I heard someone practicing violin in their house as we walked by. The player wasn’t new at it, but neither was he all that proficient. He was learning and repeating his scales. I’m no musician so I cannot say what kind [...] Continue Reading…

Investments

Investing is an act of pure faith these days. In these strange and difficult days, investing in anything takes nerves of steel and hardy determination. But I have a sure thing for you. A can’t miss proposition. There is a guaranteed return on this investment. [Now I’m sure you’ve [...] Continue Reading…

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