Introduction to Woodworking: Make a Spice Rack or Shelf
Adult Multi-Week | Registration opens 11/5/2025 9:00 AM EST
Make a shelf to display your collection of precious spices (or something similar depending on your design). Introduction to both manual and computer drafting, basic joinery and assembly knowledge, decorative chiseling/wood carving, and staining practices.
- Safety glasses and close-toed shoes are required to work in the woodshop. Rings and bracelets of any sort should be removed; loose and dangling clothing should be tucked in or removed all together. Long hair must be tied into a bun and/or secured by clips.
No class 1/24.
This instructor speaks Spanish, but class is held in English.
Accessibility notes: Many artmaking processes require the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, fine motor skills/finger dexterity, repetitive motions, vision, and some amount of physical strength. VisArts values making classes accessible to everyone, and is always happy to work with students to make accommodations when possible. Please reach out to info@visarts.org with specific questions related to accessibility or accommodations.
This class is physically intensive - it requires standing and pushing wood through power tools with some amount of strength. There are lots of repeated motions that require a fairly high degree of dexterity for proper usage. Eyesight and attention are also critical for safety.
Paid studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
- See special notes for materials requirements.
Mauricio Vargas
Mauricio is an interdisciplinary artist based out of Richmond, Virginia. His work spans a variety of topics, from public art and media theory, to ancestral knowledge and climate justice. Often in dialogue with his Colombian-American heritage, the outcome is a practice that dances between fact and fiction through text, artifacts, and community engagement.
Website: mauricio-vargas.com