{"product_id":"woodworking-intermediate-fine-box-making-workshop","title":"Woodworking: Intermediate Fine Box Making Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 112, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(206, 29, 29);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(147, 128, 97);\"\u003eMondays and Wednesdays, April 27, 29, May 4, 6, and 11, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 112, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTime: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(206, 29, 29);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 112, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e6 pm to 9 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(206, 29, 29);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 112, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstructor: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 112, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(206, 29, 29);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 112, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 112, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePayam Alinasab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Age: 16+ - Parent or Gradian need to sign a waiver on the first day! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to Advance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $600 + HST \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the art of creating elegant, finely crafted wooden boxes through careful\u003cbr\u003edesign and expert joinery. Though small in scale, these projects offer a rewarding\u003cbr\u003echallenge for those seeking to elevate their woodworking skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this hands-on workshop, students will design and build a wooden box suitable for\u003cbr\u003ejewelry, keepsakes, or personal storage. Step by step, participants will be guided\u003cbr\u003ethrough preparing materials, cutting clean joinery, constructing well-fitted corners,\u003cbr\u003eand creating a precisely fitted lid, finished with an elegant Japanese-style handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith demonstrations, guided instruction, and individual feedback, students will leave\u003cbr\u003ewith a finished box and a deeper understanding of the techniques that make small scale woodworking projects both precise and refine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will begin by building an elegant mitered box, learning how to plan a\u003cbr\u003econtinuous grain pattern so the wood flows seamlessly around the piece. The course\u003cbr\u003ewill cover key joinery techniques used in fine box making, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMitered corners, reinforced with keyed or splined joints for strength and subtle\u003cbr\u003edecorative detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrough-wedged round tenons for the handle’s joinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRabbets, designed to securely capture the box’s bottom and lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplines, used for both structural reinforcement and visual refinement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will also develop methods for safely and accurately working with small\u003cbr\u003eparts, including careful material preparation, precise layout, and tight assembly of all\u003cbr\u003ecomponents. The workshop concludes with instruction on applying a traditional\u003cbr\u003eshellac finish, which enhances the wood’s natural beauty while providing protection\u003cbr\u003eand depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructor Bio: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003ePayam Alinasab\u003c\/b\u003e is a furniture designer and maker with a background in engineering and years of experience in the architecture and construction industry, where he was first introduced to design. After years of building furniture as a personal passion, he officially founded Payam Alinasab Design in 2019, focusing on traditional joinery techniques and timeless woodworking methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHis work centers on creating sustainable, handcrafted pieces that bring natural materials into everyday life. Payam is passionate about the slow, intentional process of making and values the deep connection between materials, craftsmanship, and the people who use his work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAlongside his practice, he enjoys teaching and is dedicated to sharing his knowledge to help preserve these long-standing techniques. He aims to empower others to create meaningful, lasting pieces of their own. 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