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Hello Friends,
Sad News
You may have heard that the Tam High Woodshop is being permanently shut down this April. There will be no more Community Ed classes at Tam when this current Winter session is over. We have made lots of good memories there and now it is time to move on.
Final Opportunity to Use the Shop
That said, there is a final opportunity to make use of the shop. There will be some “Open Shop” sessions on Tuesday Evenings February 25, March 4, and March 11. To put together these sessions, I am working with a company called The Local Trade (see blurb below).
These “Open Shop” sessions are intended for people who have some woodworking experience and who can work mostly independently. While I will be keeping an eye out for safety and logistics, I will also be working on my own projects. So unlike the Community Ed classes, there is very minimal direct instruction.
- Open Shop times are from 6pm – 9 pm.
- Enrollment is limited to 8 people
- Cost is $90 for each three hour session.
- Cancellation Policy is 48 hours prior to shop time.
Enrollment
Enrollment is through an Event Brite link. If you want to sign up and can work mostly independently, send me an email and I will send you the Event Brite Links for the three Open Shop times. geo@tammakers.org
The Local Trade
Aaron Sanchez is a Mill Valley based hobbyist. Recognizing the unique joy and gratification that came with woodworking, he started The Local Trade, an organization that’s offering woodworking classes in the community. The first classes will go live soon! He’s excited to join the Tam Makers community and looks forward to getting to know its members while looking for ways to share the same passion and enjoyment with others.
What Will Happen to the Equipment?
The College of Marin will be taking the equipment and putting it into storage while they figure if, how, and where to set up a woodshop. These things take time.
Where Can We Keep Woodworking?
With this new development, Tam Makers can become a place for us to join together and figure this out. A few people have offered to help with the organization of Tam Makers. With their help, I expect we will be reaching out with information and opportunities as they arise.
Geo
