This class lays a foundation for technical and practical skills to comfortably use a variety of hand tools including combination squares, marking gauges, Japanese pull saws and chisels. The focus is to develop precision with common hand tools to achieve success with a variety of different joinery. Students will use these techniques to make either a Japanese joinery puzzle, a dovetail tray or an open slot mortise for a picture frame. This class also provides you with hand tool skills and knowledge which you’ll be able to use in everyday scenarios. All material provided. Class size is 8. Early enrollment advised.