Box Making Basics
This one day course is all about boxes. We will walk you through the basics of woodworking as we make a simple but elegant box.
Taught by Ray McMahon

- Skill level
- Beginner
- Prerequisites
- None
- Materials
- Included
- Where
- 1600 W Stassney Lane, Austin
- Tuition
- $200
About the class
Box Making Basics
Making boxes is one of the best places to start in woodworking. It may be beginner friendly but box making can also be an advanced skillset with complicated, and ornate boxes. This particular class is made for beginners and will introduce you to foundational woodworking skills along with box making tips and tricks. Start your box making adventure today!


What to bring
- Safety glasses
- Measuring tape
- Hearing protection
- Paper and Pencil
What the class covers
- Understanding wood
- Basic milling
- Box Joinery
- Grain Matching
- Assembly and Gluing
- Finishing



Book a seat
Your seat at the bench.
A few short steps: pick your date, tell us about you, sign the waiver, pay. One booking covers every session.
Booking for a partner or friend too? Add seats as you book. Each student signs the waiver from a link we email.
Save your seat
If plans change
Our refund policy, at a glance.
What you get back depends on how far ahead of class you cancel. Send your cancellation in writing. Phone calls, texts and comments don't count.
of your payment refunded, less the 5% cancellation fee.
of your payment refunded, less the 5% cancellation fee.
Missing all or part of a class counts as a cancellation.
Why we hold to itClass income pays staff and instructors, buys lumber and keeps the lights on. We run on a tight margin, and this policy protects the school.
If the school cancelsIf we cancel a class, every student gets a full refund.
The whole policyRead it in full on our Refund Policy page.
