Learn the fundamentals of furniture making w/John Doe. In this course we will discuss the different elements of furniture making including furniture design, choices of wood species, prepping wood for the project, different types of Joinery, glueing and finishing. Students will leave the course with a finished end table and the know how to make more. Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.Email: communityed@edinaschools.orgPhone: (952) 848-3952

Learn how to make endgrain cutting boards using repeating patterns. Participants will learn the multiple steps to prepping, cutting, gluing, trimming and finishing endgrain cutting boards. There will be a review of different patterns that can be created and a discussion about what wood species to use. Students will leave with a beautiful endgrain cutting board prototype made with different types of plywood and pine. Familiarity with woodshop techniques and power tools recommended. Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.Email: communityed@edinaschools.orgPhone: (952) 848-3952

These FREE hands-on demo series are open to anyone who has taken the woodshop orientation. Learn why the joiner and planer are essential tools to woodworkers. Using these tools at the beginning of your project to prep your wood will greatly affect the quality and the ease of your woodworking project. We will review how to use these tools and the tricks to help make your project straight, flat and square. Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.org Phone: (952) 848-3952

These FREE hands-on demo series are open to anyone who has taken the woodshop orientation. The last step of any woodworking project is prepping and applying a finish. Using the right finish will extend the lifetime of your project and enhance its beauty. We will review prepping your project for finishing, choosing a finish, staining, how to apply different types of finishes, multiple coats and between coat treatments. We will also discuss health and environmental concerns related to finishing. Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.org Phone: (952) 848-3952

Are you interested in improving your home? Do you have remodeling or home maintenance questions? Join Peter Schulze, our Woodshop Lead, for our first home improvement class at Edina Community Ed. Peter has 30 years of experience as a remodeler/carpenter and he is eager to share his knowledge with you. Each class will focus on different home improvement topics listed below with dates. Whether you live in Edina, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, or elsewhere, Peter will direct you to the resources you need. You will receive an email with a short google form from Peter before class starts in which you will share plans, questions, and or photos of projects that are on your mind. * This class is meant as an introduction to home improvement and a general understanding of construction principles. The instructor will answer your questions and assist you with your projects but shouldn't replace the need for a professional contractor. 1) November 6, 2026 - Residential Home Fundamentals - This first class will cover the structure, design and landscaping of residential homes including everything you need to know about pulling permits and hiring contractors. 2) November 13, 2026 - Exterior Finishing - In this second class we will discuss the different types of exterior finishes, windows and doors, roofing, flashing, as well as waterproofing, sealing, and insulation. 3) November 20 - Interior Finishing - From drywall to painting, flooring to finished carpentry, Peter will go over all you need to know to make your interior pop! 4) December 4, 2026 - Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Basics - During this class you will learn about how each of these systems work in your home and give an overview of their fundamental design. Common problems and remodeling concerns will also be addressed. 5) December 11, 2026 - Garages, Porches, Decks, and Landscaping - The final class will look at other structures and landscaping found outside of the home. The class will look at the specifics of garages and driveways, porch/deck design and construction, and different landscaping features such as retaining walls, walkways and fences. Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.orgPhone: (952) 848-3952

These FREE hands-on demo series are open to anyone who has taken the woodshop orientation. Learn the basics of how to sharpen hand tools such as planes and chisels. We will cover coarse sharpening with the bench grinder and tormax as well as finer sharpening with various sharpening stones and variable grit tool sharpening sand paper. Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.org Phone: (952) 848-3952

These FREE hands-on demo series are open to anyone who has taken the woodshop orientation. Learn about the different types of Joinery and the different techniques and tools used to create them. We will review the different types of joints including Dowel, Spline, Rabbet, Dado, Tongue & Groove, Lap, Mitre, Mortise & Tenon, Box, and Dovetail Joints. Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.org Phone: (952) 848-3952