Below are the instructor expectations for the student taking a class.

Beginner Skill Level Class

• Someone who has never stepped foot in a woodshop or has not worked with wood for a number of years and looking to restart the hobby and/or refresh their skills
• May have experience as a weekend warrior, but has not used this particular piece of equipment or explored this aspect of woodworking
• Does not know or is unfamiliar with the specific terms/names used.

Beginner/Intermediate Skill Level Class

• For Someone who has never stepped foot in a woodshop, returning to the hobby after an extended absence, or for someone who is looking to explore a different aspect of woodworking.
• The learning curve is shallow enough that a beginner will not feel “left behind”, yet some with a little more skill will not feel the class is “slow”.
• Even though this is considered an intro course, someone with some skill will receive enough “new” information that the class will be useful.
• May know how to do something, but not the specific terms used or the 'why' they are doing a procedure a particular way.
• May know how to read a plan, but not necessarily how to choose the wood needed

Intermediate Skill Level Class

• Someone who has already taken a class & this is next in the series
• Has built, completed & applied a finish to a number of projects
• Understands the specific terms used when describing a procedure
• Can read a plan and select the required lumber
• Looking to acquire/refine a specific skill set
• Already has most of the tools required or plans on getting them for the class
• The Instructor has interviewed the perspective student and determines that the material being taught will not be overwhelming
• Class will seem faster-paced to a Beginner, Instructor will not have to time to review the 'Basics' assuming you already have the required skill set