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WW_P17: Woodworking 101 (7 Nov 2026)

Saturday, November 7 · 4 PM · Nova Labs, 3850 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

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This is a great introduction to woodworking concepts for people interested in woodworking. Are you ready to get into the woodshop, but you don’t know where to start? Don’t know what quarter-sawn means, or how to calculate a board foot? Come learn the lingo and understand different types of wood, surfacing, cutting, joinery, and finishing. Learn about our woodshop, what to expect and how you can contribute as a member of our community. Prerequisites: None Whether you’ve started your tool sign-offs or not, you’ll gain a lot of foundational knowledge that will help make sense of the wonderful world of woodworking at Nova Labs! Instructor: Margie

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