Collaborating with Powerhouse Arts and Brooklyn Pop-Up, come check out our beautiful and affordable hand-made wooden goods at the holiday gift market. Dozens of vendors, an amazing building, great gifts!

Sat Dec 14th, 11am to 6pm

Powerhouse Arts is located at 322 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

JOIN THE SPOON CLUB

NYC Spoon Club is a monthly get-together for green woodworkers. Come join us to work on projects, talk all things sloyd, watch demonstrations, and scheme about where to harvest wood.

You must RSVP to nycspoonclub@gmail.com to attend this limited capacity event.

Suggested donation: $10

payable by Paypal/Venmo/cash, at the meeting
Paypal: nycspoonclub@gmail.com Venmo: @Justin-Matranga
No one will be turned away if they cannot make a donation.

Featuring the work of our instructors and staff this year! See our GOS listing here for artists and work.

Learn more about our community shop, classes and learning woodworking.

Hours: Sat 10/19 and Sun 10/20, noon to 6pm each day.

Learn more about Gowanus Open Studios.

Featuring the work of our instructors and staff this year! See our GOS listing here for artists and work.

Learn more about our community shop, classes and learning woodworking.

Hours: Sat 10/19 and Sun 10/20, noon to 6pm each day.

Learn more about Gowanus Open Studios.

JOIN THE SPOON CLUB

NYC Spoon Club is a monthly get-together for green woodworkers. Come join us to work on projects, talk all things sloyd, watch demonstrations, and scheme about where to harvest wood.

You must RSVP to nycspoonclub@gmail.com to attend this limited capacity event.

Suggested donation: $10

payable by Paypal/Venmo/cash, at the meeting
Paypal: nycspoonclub@gmail.com Venmo: @Justin-Matranga
No one will be turned away if they cannot make a donation.

JOIN THE SPOON CLUB

NYC Spoon Club is a monthly get-together for green woodworkers. Come join us to work on projects, talk all things sloyd, watch demonstrations, and scheme about where to harvest wood.

You must RSVP to nycspoonclub@gmail.com to attend this limited capacity event.

Suggested donation: $10

payable by Paypal/Venmo/cash, at the meeting
Paypal: nycspoonclub@gmail.com Venmo: @Justin-Matranga
No one will be turned away if they cannot make a donation.

Join woodworker Eddie O’Donnel as he answers all the questions you have about finishing but were afraid to ask!! What products to use on what projects, base coats and top coats, oils vs waxes, application methods…you name it. Bring your general finishing questions or something specific to a project you are working on.

JOIN THE SPOON CLUB

NYC Spoon Club is a monthly get-together for green woodworkers. Come join us to work on projects, talk all things sloyd, watch demonstrations, and scheme about where to harvest wood.

You must RSVP to nycspoonclub@gmail.com to attend this limited capacity event.

Suggested donation: $10

payable by Paypal/Venmo/cash, at the meeting
Paypal: nycspoonclub@gmail.com Venmo: @Justin-Matranga
No one will be turned away if they cannot make a donation.

If you want to connect with other woodturners or are curious about what can be made on a wood lathe, join us for the upcoming meeting of Big Apple Woodturners. We will have our usual “show and tell” where members present projects they’ve been working on, tools and techniques worth sharing, and possibly a live instructional demo.

About Big Apple Woodturners

We are an association of people interested in turning wood pieces on the lathe and an official chapter affiliate of the American Association of Woodturners Our purpose is to connect local hobbyists and professionals to meet and learn from each other, and we share a common desire to grow as artists and craftspeople. In that spirit, we provide instructive and constructive criticism about each other’s work, share literature and instructional materials through our growing library, discuss news and opinions about current techniques and artwork, and advise newcomers on how to start up or upgrade equipment.

JOIN THE SPOON CLUB

NYC Spoon Club is a monthly get-together for green woodworkers. Come join us to work on projects, talk all things sloyd, watch demonstrations, and scheme about where to harvest wood.

You must RSVP to nycspoonclub@gmail.com to attend this limited capacity event.

Suggested donation: $10

payable by Paypal/Venmo/cash, at the meeting
Paypal: nycspoonclub@gmail.com Venmo: @Justin-Matranga
No one will be turned away if they cannot make a donation.

Join us for an introduction to and overview of kumiko with Johnny Tromboukis of JT Woodworks. Kumiko is a traditional Japanese woodworking technique that involves creating intricate and precise geometric patterns using small, interlocking wooden pieces. Kumiko is typically used to create decorative screens, sliding doors, and other decorative elements in Japanese architecture and furniture. Johnny will discuss how kumiko is made, the tools involved, applications of kumiko, and more.

Friday Shop Talk + Social is a monthly event at Makeville—join us for tool/technique demos, woodworking q&a, and “how I made that” inspiration. Contact us with suggestions for topics you would like to see covered!

Join us for an introduction to and overview of kumiko with Johnny Tromboukis of JT Woodworks. Kumiko is a traditional Japanese woodworking technique that involves creating intricate and precise geometric patterns using small, interlocking wooden pieces. Kumiko is typically used to create decorative screens, sliding doors, and other decorative elements in Japanese architecture and furniture.

Japanese Woodworking Meetups are usually held the 2nd Thursday of every month from 6-8 pm at Makeville. They are open to everyone.

JOIN THE SPOON CLUB

NYC Spoon Club is a monthly get-together for green woodworkers. Come join us to work on projects, talk all things sloyd, watch demonstrations, and scheme about where to harvest wood.

You must RSVP to nycspoonclub@gmail.com to attend this limited capacity event.

Suggested donation: $10

payable by Paypal/Venmo/cash, at the meeting
Paypal: nycspoonclub@gmail.com Venmo: @Justin-Matranga
No one will be turned away if they cannot make a donation.

Join us for a presentation and discussion on finishing your project - from start to “finish”! The joinery is done, the glue is dry, your cuts have healed. Now what? Sanding, raising grain, knife finish, plane finish, and actual finish application. Join woodworker and more Eddie O’Donnel as he takes us through all the options and proper work flow.

Friday Shop Talk + Social is a monthly event at Makeville—join us for tool/technique demos, woodworking q&a, and “how I made that” inspiration. After the talk join us for drinks around the corner at Halyard’s.

If you want to connect with other woodturners or are curious about what can be made on a wood lathe, join us for the upcoming meeting of Big Apple Woodturners. We will have our usual “show and tell” where members present projects they’ve been working on, tools and techniques worth sharing, and possibly a live instructional demo.

About Big Apple Woodturners

We are an association of people interested in turning wood pieces on the lathe and an official chapter affiliate of the American Association of Woodturners Our purpose is to connect local hobbyists and professionals to meet and learn from each other, and we share a common desire to grow as artists and craftspeople. In that spirit, we provide instructive and constructive criticism about each other’s work, share literature and instructional materials through our growing library, discuss news and opinions about current techniques and artwork, and advise newcomers on how to start up or upgrade equipment.

Come learn a bit of history, information on, and a demonstration of shou sugi ban (or yakisugi), the Japanese technique of using fire as a finish for house siding and more!

Friday Shop Talk + Social is a monthly event at Makeville—join us for tool/technique demos, woodworking q&a, and “how I made that” inspiration. After the talk join us for drinks around the corner at Halyard’s.

JOIN THE SPOON CLUB

NYC Spoon Club is a monthly get-together for green woodworkers. Come join us to work on projects, talk all things sloyd, watch demonstrations, and scheme about where to harvest wood.

You must RSVP to nycspoonclub@gmail.com to attend this limited capacity event.

Suggested donation: $10

payable by Paypal/Venmo/cash, at the meeting
Paypal: nycspoonclub@gmail.com Venmo: @Justin-Matranga
No one will be turned away if they cannot make a donation.

Join us as we enjoy a talk and demonstration all about rasps and their many uses in the modern shop by none other than toolmaker and owner of Tools for Working Wood Joel Moskowitz!

Friday Shop Talk + Social is a monthly event at Makeville—join us for tool/technique demos, woodworking q&a, and “how I made that” inspiration. After the talk join us for drinks around the corner at Halyard’s.

The Japanese Woodworking Meetup is a monthly get-together for anyone interested in Japanese woodworking and hand tools. Come join us to work on projects, watch demonstrations, look at Japanese tools, ask questions, and more! This meetup is free and open to anyone. Questions? Email will@makegoodwood.com.

JOIN THE SPOON CLUB

NYC Spoon Club is a monthly get-together for green woodworkers. Come join us to work on projects, talk all things sloyd, watch demonstrations, and scheme about where to harvest wood.

You must RSVP to nycspoonclub@gmail.com to attend this limited capacity event.

Suggested donation: $10

payable by Paypal/Venmo/cash, at the meeting
Paypal: nycspoonclub@gmail.com Venmo: @Justin-Matranga
No one will be turned away if they cannot make a donation.

Free, open to everyone.

A discussion on the benefits of using Japanese hand tools in The Big Apple. With a small footprint and no need for a massive bench, Will O'Connor of Make Good Traditional Handcrafts in Brooklyn will lead a discussion on Japanese woodworking and give an overview of key tools.

Friday Shop Talk + Social is a monthly event at Makeville—join us for tool/technique demos, woodworking q&a, and “how I made that” inspiration. After the talk join us for drinks around the corner at Halyard’s.

The Japanese Woodworking Meetup is a monthly get-together for anyone interested in Japanese woodworking and hand tools. Come join us to work on projects, watch demonstrations, look at Japanese tools, ask questions, and more! This meetup is free and open to anyone. Questions? Email will@makegoodwood.com.

JOIN THE SPOON CLUB

NYC Spoon Club is a monthly get-together for green woodworkers. Come join us to work on projects, talk all things sloyd, watch demonstrations, and scheme about where to harvest wood.

You must RSVP to nycspoonclub@gmail.com to attend this limited capacity event.

Suggested donation: $10

payable by Paypal/Venmo/cash, at the meeting
Paypal: nycspoonclub@gmail.com Venmo: @Justin-Matranga
No one will be turned away if they cannot make a donation.

Free, open to everyone.

All woodworking projects start with going to a lumber yard and picking out your boards. Simple, right? Not so much. Come learn all about how hardwood lumber is sized and priced, where to buy lumber locally, and money-saving tips for your next trip to the lumber yard.

Friday Shop + Social is a monthly event at Makeville—join us for tool/technique demos, woodworking q&a, and “how I made that” inspiration. After the talk join us for drinks around the corner at Halyard’s.

JOIN THE SPOON CLUB

NYC Spoon Club is a monthly get-together for green woodworkers. Come join us to work on projects, talk all things sloyd, watch demonstrations, and scheme about where to harvest wood.

You must RSVP to nycspoonclub@gmail.com to attend this limited capacity event.

Suggested donation: $10

payable by Paypal/Venmo/cash, at the meeting—talk to Brianna
Paypal: nycspoonclub@gmail.com Venmo: @Justin-Matranga
No one will be turned away if they cannot make a donation.

If you want to connect with other woodturners or are curious about what can be made on a wood lathe, join us for the upcoming meeting of Big Apple Woodturners. We will have our usual “show and tell” where members present projects they’ve been working on, tools and techniques worth sharing, and possibly a live instructional demo.

About Big Apple Woodturners

We are an association of people interested in turning wood pieces on the lathe and an official chapter affiliate of the American Association of Woodturners Our purpose is to connect local hobbyists and professionals to meet and learn from each other, and we share a common desire to grow as artists and craftspeople. In that spirit, we provide instructive and constructive criticism about each other’s work, share literature and instructional materials through our growing library, discuss news and opinions about current techniques and artwork, and advise newcomers on how to start up or upgrade equipment.