At Heartmoor, tuitions are all inclusive- general shop materials, use of tools, storage of projects, and beautiful wood. Salvage and reclamation of resources is a central focus of our design and build philosophy. Classes are designed to support the individual student in their pursuit of skills combined with the theory of practice. We understand that a missed class due to work or family conflicts is natural. We will do the best we can to find convenient make-up times for each individual student through priority placement in Wednesday Open Shop or special weekend Shop Time (dates TBD).
At Heartmoor, students are encouraged and supported to reach and exceed their personal expectations and explore new methods of work. As one student recently commented: the classes “…made the humbling experience of learning a new skill as an adult totally delightful.” -H.D.
Spring Woodshop Classes
*NEW CLASS* Power Tool Joinery
April 17- May 22, Thursdays 6:00–8:30 p.m. (6 Classes) $375
Quick and accurate are the ideal and can be achieved with planning, proper setups, jigs, and tenacity. Finger joints and dovetail joints make excellent compliments to standard laps and the ubiquitous mortise and tenon in your skill set. Learn to execute and repeat consistent and ‘nail tight’ mechanical bonds in hardwood species. This class is for the mathematically driven (or aspiring) woodworker. Dado setups, router table configurations including stacked or custom profiles, and dovetail jigs will be utilized in your single personal project. NOTE: The first class meeting will be a design session and is an extra half hour longer.
Online registration for this event is closed
Generations: Working together
**Weekend Class** April 26 & 27, 9am-4pm $175 per person, maximum enrollment 6
Join together with a member of your family to build something practical and a lasting memory. An introduction to safety, hand tools, and how to recognize types of wood leads directly into a hands- on project completed during the weekend Open to grandparents/grandchildren, mothers/sons, fathers/ daughters, aunts/nieces, etc…
Summer 2025 Class Offerings
Woodworking Essentials
June 2-30 (5 Classes) Mondays 6-8:30pm. $275
An abbreviated offering of our full semester course: Learn about basic tool use, safety equipment, types of wood and different cuts of wood, as well as some fundamentals of house framing. Both hand and power tools will be taught and used to complete a simple individual project. Students are encouraged to bring drawings, photographs, and questions about their own maintenance and repair issues or building dreams.
Timber Frame Intensive Weekend
June 20-22 9am-4pm $575
Learn the fundamentals of design and construction of small timber frame structures using mortise and tenon joinery. Students will learn layout techniques, tool use, and options for joinery cutting methods. This course will primarily focus on hand-cut joinery and tools but will also demonstrate power tools and techniques used by modern timber framers.
Cabinetry
July 3-24 (4 classes) Thursdays 6-8:30pm $375
This class helps build student confidence to design and construct cabinets using layout and building techniques for specific cabinet needs. Students will receive hands-on experience with power and hand tools, joinery, hardware options and finishing techniques. Price includes materials. Prerequisite: Basic Carpentry
Woodworking for Women
**WEEKEND CLASS**
Saturday & Sunday July 12/13 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $350
Join the long history of women making a difference in the trade industry and start on the path of building and basic remodeling. Gain a basic overview of terms, tools, and techniques used in the field of carpentry and woodworking. Most importantly, learn how to safely use a wide range of hand and power tools.
We’ll go over house framing and layout while looking at the anatomy of a structure. Whether you’re planning on tackling small home remodels, replacing windows or doors, or just want some basic skills, this course will help you gain the confidence you need.
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“Heartmoor has become my home away from home, where I go to escape the day-to-day and focus down on one thing, in great detail, and walk away saying “I did that!”. Robert provides the perfect balance of guided and independent learning, you always feel like you are being stretched the right amount to grow but not break. Heartmoor feels like a family. We celebrate each other’s successes and lend a hand when needed.” -M.B.
Open Shop Wednesdays
Current and former students are invited to sign up for Open Shop days to initiate larger, elaborate projects or create one-session crafts at their discretion.
Rate includes access to shop equipment and reasonable supplies in addition to personal instruction in methods and skills.
Students are recommended to purchase bulk hours ahead of time. A sign-up sheet for future dates and sign-out sheet for students are located on post C4 in the shop.
Open Shop is limited to 6 persons
Register and sign up in-person or through text/ email: 917-822-7230, seeyou@heartmoorfarm.org
Wednesday Shop Hours are 6pm – 8:30pm;
Open Shop rates:
Tinkerer $20/hr Drop-In Rate
Busy Bee $150/ 8hrs
Beaver $275/ 16hrs
Apprentice $480/ 32 hrsPlease contact us if you have any questions about the classes. seeyou@heartmoorfarm.com
Sawdust Scholarships
We have received so much support over the years from current and former students wanting to give a little extra and help other, younger members of our classes continue their enrollment in subsequent classes.
In 2024 we decided that it was time to formalize a ‘Sawdust Scholarship’ fund. Since then we have been able to offer students and youth discounts on classes.
These gifts, which have often been anonymously given to directly support a particular student, became a general fund making the possibility of a wider range of aspiring woodworkers and tradespeople a tangible reality.
If you are interested in contributing to this direct action or would like to support a particular young person’s interest in attending classes, send us an email or reach out in any other way. Thank You.