# Event Details - **Event Name**: Introductory Woodworking: Make a Pair of Bookends - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn fundamental woodworking tools and techniques while making a functional and stylish set of bookends from scratch!About this EventIn this three-hour hands-on workshop, we’ll use woodworking tools and techniques to turn a board into a pair of assembled bookends.During the workshop, we’ll talk through the process, explain some fundamentals, and walk through a safety briefing. Once the basics are out of the way, each workshop attendee will work on laying out, cutting, shaping, and assembling their bookends, guided by our staff. You can use our provided template or follow your creativity and tweak your design. Finally, we’ll walk through some basic finishing techniques you can use to protect your project for years to come!Along the way, we’ll learn how to safely and effectively use some of the most common woodworking power tools - band saws, miter saws, routers, and sanders. We’ll also discuss techniques for assembling woodworking projects - such as joinery, glue, nails, and screws - and for finishing and protecting them once assembled, including stain, paint, polyurethane, and varnish.Attendees will leave this workshop with an understanding of how to safely use a range of common woodworking power and hand tools, knowledge of common topics in woodworking such as assembly and finishing, and a set of handmade bookends to show off or give as a gift!The photos below illustrate some of the steps of construction using the standard workshop materials (select pine). Other wood options such as hickory, oak, and maple are available as add-ons during registration. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b64c6d20-9235-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w555-h740-dcd8c8c8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b662b440-9235-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w987-h740-dc785848-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b672b9d0-9235-11f1-8d04-f59ea27d7c88-rimg-w987-h740-dcd8d8d8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/troy/introductory-woodworking-make-a-pair-of-bookends/100001992980106147 - **Event Categories**: workshops, music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 16+ - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Open Workshops - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.18, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Troy - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Open Workshops - **lat**: 42.5517997 - **long**: -83.113129 - **full address**: Open Workshops, 1855 Bellingham Road, Troy, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Introductory Woodworking: Make a Pair of Bookends - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2aa15bb777e0a2cab3892a69ee1da4c5af9d13046e0bb43dc8138173c666b15f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc45595d-gmir.jpg?v=1783357894 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Introductory Woodworking: Make a Pair of Bookends being held? - **A:** Introductory Woodworking: Make a Pair of Bookends takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Open Workshops, 1855 Bellingham Road, Troy, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Introductory Woodworking: Make a Pair of Bookends? - **A:** Introductory Woodworking: Make a Pair of Bookends is strictly for guests aged 16 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 16 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Introductory Woodworking: Make a Pair of Bookends? - **A:** Introductory Woodworking: Make a Pair of Bookends is organized by Open Workshops. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Introductory Woodworking: Make a Pair of Bookends is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Troy, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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