$100.00 (+$5 material fee)Workshops & Classes · Sunday, October 25, 2026
Intro to Power Carving: Sculptural Art
About
An introduction to carving wood with a rotary tool and burrs, covering safety and technique while you shape a bud vase, panel or small sculpture. It runs Sunday 25 October, 9am to 11:30am, at the San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Rd, Studio 106, Liberty Station (MTS Route 28 runs along Rosecrans St by Liberty Station), for ages 18+. The class is $100, with a $5 material fee to the instructor. It repeats on 15 November, and an intermediate bowl-carving class runs on 8 November.
Good to know
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How it compares
- Beginner-friendly
- Weekend
- Take it home the same day
At $100, this is the cheapest of the 6 single-session woodworking classes we list in San Diego. They run from $100 to $260, and the typical price is $145.
That works out to about $40 an hour for a 2.5-hour session.
Other woodworking classes in San Diego
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.
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