Build a Shaker Table
with Don Peterson
October  21, October 22, October 28, & October 29, 6-9pm (4 sessions total)
Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)

Build a simple, yet beautiful, Shaker-style table with woodworker Don Peterson!

This introductory level project will expand your wood working skills and showcase techniques on how to safely use a variety of power and hand tools!

Don will guide you step by step and guide you to success as you learn about mortise and tenon joinery, tapering table legs, and making and attaching a top.

Join us for this exciting class!

The table will be built with Cherry wood

All materials needed to complete one table are included in the cost of tuition!

Materials to build one table are included in the cost of tuition.

Studio Practices- What to Expect While You Are Creating with Us!

The Paramount Center for the Arts welcomes all people to the Studios with the expectation of inclusion and respect towards all, including yourself, fellow students, instructors, staff and volunteers.

Instructor Prep Time: Please allow your instructor time to prepare your classroom; if you arrive more than 15 minutes earlier than the class start time, please explore one of our onsite exhibition spaces or wait in the Lobby in the Visual Arts Department.

Cleaning: Please help keep the Studios a welcoming space by cleaning up your area before departing the building.

Weather Closures:  In the event of severe weather, the Visual Arts Department will update the phone messages on the Information Desk (320) 257-3125, announce closures on the Paramount website homepage, and will communicate via email to any students whose class meeting time is impacted by the closure