FREE admission for Free Fi…Museums & Galleries · Thursday, November 5, 2026
Dionisio "nish" Romero in the Artist Studio
About
Nooksack carver Dionisio "Nish" Romero of Bellingham, a specialist in Coast Salish design, works on a red cedar portrait mask with traditional knives, chisels and adzes while visitors watch. Thursday, November 5, 10am–5pm in the Burke Museum's Artist Studio, 4303 Memorial Way NE, near U District Station (1 Line). Admission is free that day for Free First Thursday.
Good to know
Read off Burke Museum’s own page. Times and prices can change; the venue’s page wins.
How it compares
- Take it home the same day
It is free. Most woodworking classes in Seattle are not: the paid ones we list start at $60.
If one session leaves you wanting more, 1 studio we list runs multi-week woodworking courses, from $225.
Other woodworking classes in Seattle
- Basic Carpentry and WoodworkingSeattle Central College Continuing Education · Capitol Hill & Central DistrictMON, NOV 2 · $349
- DIY for All Homeowner WorkshopWoodcraft of Seattle · South Seattle & GeorgetownSUN, NOV 8 · $275.00; additional $75 materials fee payable to instructor
- Winter Woodland AnimalThe Nifty Knitter · EastsideSUN, NOV 8 · $60
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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