Safety Shop Course Required
All new members must complete the Safety Shop Course before receiving shop access.
The Maker’s Monthly Apprenticeship is a structured, hands-on woodworking program designed for students ready to grow their skills through consistent practice, expert mentorship, and real project builds.
This is not a drop-in class — it’s a committed path to becoming a confident, capable maker.
Each month, you’ll complete one fully guided project while building technical skill, tool confidence, and creative independence in the shop.
Full Master Membership Included
($150/month value)
24/7 shop access
Access to $200,000+ in professional-grade tools
Most shop consumables covered
Expert Instruction
6 hours of guided instruction every month with Cruz Chavez
Four Thursdays per month
Choose your session time: Thursdays 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, or 5:30 PM
All Materials Provided
Lumber, Hardware, Glue, Finishes, Everything needed to complete your build
You’ll leave each month with a finished project — and stronger skills to match.
Sessions are limited to 10 apprentices per time slot to ensure hands-on guidance and personalized support.
Members will be issued a key fob for shop access upon successful completion of the Sawdust Studio Safety Shop Course. If a member chooses to discontinue their membership for any reason, the key fob must be returned to Sawdust Studio. Failure to return the key fob will result in a $50 replacement fee, which may be charged to the member’s account.
All new members must complete the Safety Shop Course before receiving shop access.