Dovetails by Hand

Name: Dovetails by Hand
Start: 2026-11-02T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-05T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Makeville Studio

About

Four consecutive evenings on cutting dovetail joints with hand tools: marking and measuring, chisel and dovetail-saw technique, getting a tight fit, and tuning and sharpening the tools. It runs Monday to Thursday, November 2–5, 7–10pm, at Makeville's woodshop at 119 8th St in Gowanus (F, G or R to 4 Av-9 St). Tuition is $450 plus a $35 materials and equipment fee, $485 in total.

Good to know

Date & timeMonday, November 2, 20267:00 PM

WhereMakeville Studio119 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215Makeville Studio, New York

Price$450 tuition + $35 materials/equipment fee

CheckedBy a person against the venue's own listing, Oct 24, 2026How we verify

MONDAYNov 2

Time7 PM

WhereMakeville Studio119 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 · F, G or R to 4 Av-9 St, then a five-minute walk west

PriceOn the venue page

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How it compares

After work

At $485, this is the cheapest of the 7 multi-week woodworking courses we list in New York. They run from $485 to $620, and the typical price is $590.

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New to woodworking?

Woodworking classes cover spoon and bowl carving, joinery, small furniture such as a stool or cutting board, and safe use of hand and power tools.

Closed-toe shoes and no loose sleeves; the studio provides eye and ear protection.
Carving classes are quiet and hand-tool only; shop classes use machines under supervision.
Many shop classes require an intro or safety session before open-shop time.

Taking it home: Usually the same day; an oil finish may need a day to cure.

Questions people ask

When is Dovetails by Hand?＋

Monday, November 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM, running until Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Where is it held?＋

At Makeville Studio, 119 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215. F, G or R to 4 Av-9 St, then a five-minute walk west.

How much does it cost?＋

$450 tuition + $35 materials/equipment fee, as printed on the organizer's listing. Prices can change, so the booking page has the final word.

How do I book a spot?＋

Through the organizer's own page, linked from the booking button on this page. We do not sell tickets or take a cut; we list what the venue publishes and send you to it.

What else is on at Makeville Studio?＋

7 other listings on our calendar, including Greenwood Spoon Carving (Oct 22), Women+ Furniture Making: Side Table (Oct 26) and Wood Shop Basics: Coat Hangers (Oct 31). The venue page lists them all.

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