WOOD 101 with Katrina TompkinsIn this session students will learn about wood tools and techniques as they move through the process of constructing their own skateboard. Katrina will guide the student through making 3D wood objects using veneer, adhesive, forms and vacuum pressure. Participants will learn about the properties of wood, how to properly use and maintain shaping hand tools, how to install trucks and grip tape and methods for visually customizing their deck. All materials will be provided and each participant will leave with their own fully functioning skateboard!
SAVE 75% ON REGISTRATION FEES!Thanks to a special partnership with Rue Pigalle, a discounted rate will automatically apply at the time of registration for ALL participants. No application is required. Why this generous discount? Rue Pigalle believes that as a practice and career, craft is a joyful and optimistic way to address the serious issues of sustainability, skills transmission, community economy, and equality.
If this discounted rate still remains a barrier, please reach out to Programs Manager Stacey Sproule at [email protected]..
ABOUT OUR NEW YOUTH CRAFT ACADEMY
Launched in fall 2023, this unique and dynamic multi-year program is designed for youth ages 13-16 with an interest in, or curiosity about the art of craft. Participants will learn, play, and build using a variety of materials such as clay, wood, glass, metal, and fibre to create functional and decorative objects.
The program is delivered by local professional artisans, artists, and other members of the craft sector. Youth are encouraged, but not required, to participate in all three courses per year. Participants must complete a beginner-level course before advancing to intermediate. So now is the perfect time to get involved!
Click here to see anticipated Course Curriculum for 2024-2026.
Meet Katrina! Katrina Tompkins is a wooden furniture designer and maker living between Picton, Ontario and Fogo Island, Newfoundland. She graduated from the Furniture Studio at Sheridan College (2009) and completed her Masters of Design degree at OCAD University (2019); her thesis explored creating community through craft. Katrina has spent time learning and teaching in the shops of leading craftspeople and craft institutions throughout North America; she has received several awards for her work in craft. Katrina is passionate about design and exploring ideas through making. She is interested in sharing how expressive, fun and empowering woodworking can be
Art supply fee - Please note that the cost of supplies is not included in the course fee; this amount depends on the course, and will be automatically added to your total. If this cost is prohibitive for you, please contact Stacey at [email protected] before registering to make alternative arrangements.
Offline registration - We prefer to take payment and registration through this form, but if you are not comfortable with this option and it is more than 2 weeks before the course begins, please check the "Offline" box in the Billing Information section below. We will contact you with alternative payment options. Payment must be received at least one week before the course begins.
Processing fee - This covers transaction and ticketing fees. We've decided to use Regfox, the most affordable ticketing platform we could find, which will collectively save our participants over $1000 in processing fees per year.
Policies and Waivers - We've included these as part of the registration process (thank you for your patience!) to save some paperwork on your end and get straight to art making when we are in person!
We encourage those who are able to pay a little more to choose this price . By doing so, you are helping build a community that prioritizes access to the arts for all, and allowing us to cover more of our operating costs, which include Artist Instructor fees, rent, and more.
This price allows us to cover most of the costs of running the course.
This price is available to those who find the other two options too high for their household.
