Practical hands-on skills training to provide a solid foundation of technical skills preparing students for work in a wide variety of jobs in the wood products manufacturing industry.
Practical hands-on skills training to provide a solid foundation of technical skills preparing students for work in a wide variety of jobs in the wood products manufacturing industry. Our graduates are working in every aspect of the industry including architectural millwork, furniture making, musical instrument making, and exhibit and display production. During the course, students complete a range of projects in our modern, well-equipped shop.
GWTP is a non-profit corporation organized to expand economic and educational opportunities for low- income residents of the West Town, Humboldt Park, and near West Side community areas.
The Greater West Town Training Partnership (GWTP) is a subsidiary organization established by Greater West Town Community Development Project (GWTCDP) to operate the agency's vocational training programs: Woodworkers and Shipping & Receiving.
The Project is a community-based venture created by community leaders recognizing the priority of establishing effective employment/training, educational and economic development programs to address the community's chronic social problems: dropouts, gangs, drugs, violent crime, illiteracy and family instability.
Mission
GWTP's mission is to develop model programs and policy initiatives linking the employment and training of the neighborhood workforce with local economic development efforts and the needs of small and mid- sized employers. The first Woodworking class began in January of 1993 and graduated the following April. Since then, seventy- one classes have graduated.
Wood working class is offered by Shasta Woodworkers Club
Woodworking course is offered by Phoenix Woodworking School. Whether as a hobby or a career, our one on one tutoring will be of value to them now and in the future.
Ready to move beyond the basics? The second step in our three-part Fundamentals series, this course builds on the skills taught in Fundamentals I and prepares you for even more advanced craftsmanship as you progress in your woodworking.
Master hand and power tools to elevate your woodworking skills! In this advanced class, you will get a review of tools and their proper usage as well as individualized guidance and demonstrations on advanced design.
This course will provide an introduction to woodcut printmaking. Fundamental relief techniques will introduce you to the tools and methods needed to allow you to carve and print from your own relief woodblocks.
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