Oakland Woodshop

What is the Woodshop?

A hands-on workshop equipped with saws, sanders, and hand tools for students to build and prototype projects after completing safety orientation and tool training. The shop is located on the Oakland campus, in Aron Art Center Building D, Room 101.

A sign for a scrap stool workshop
2025 1st Annual Scrap Stool Workshop.
A student using a belt disk sander.

Open hours

We host open hours (almost) every day so that you can come in and make things. All you have to do is attend an orientation and wear appropriate clothing for the work you want to do (always close-toed shoes, crocs don’t count!). If you’d like to be trained on a specific piece of equipment, you can sign up for training or just bring your project in and ask someone for help!

Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Saturdays
Sundays

Closed
12:30-4pm & 5-7:30 pm
12:30-4pm & 5-7:30 pm
12:30-4pm & 5-7:30 pm
9:30am – 1pm & 2-5 pm
Closed
Closed

Orientations

Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays

4pm
4pm
3pm
3pm

register for a Safety orientation here!

All students must attend a Safety Orientation and Tool training before using the Woodshop. Orientation covers: 

Woodshop safety protocols 
How to sign up for equipment trainings 
Shop culture and community expectations 

Person using a scroll saw
A student working on the scroll saw.
A student receiving instruction on the chop saw.

Our Equipment

The Woodshop includes: 

Table saw, band saw, and miter saw 
Drill press and sanders 
Jointers and planers 
Hand tools and clamps 
Worktables and vices 
Dust collection system 

Training at the Oakland Woodshop

Training Category
Current Skill Level
4 Results
See all our trainings
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