None at all. Most of our members started as complete beginners. We recommend starting with our Intro to Woodworking class — it teaches you everything from scratch in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Take a class first. Our Introduction to Woodworking is designed for complete beginners and includes your first month of membership free. No commitment required — just come see if it’s for you.

Absolutely. We host an open house on the second Saturday of most months. Tour the shop, meet members, and see the space firsthand. No reservation needed — just show up.

Closed-toe shoes and safety glasses (we have loaners if you forget). Everything else — tools, materials for classes, dust collection, even coffee — is provided.

$95/month, month-to-month — cancel anytime, no contract. We do ask that you come in planning on at least three months; that is about how long it takes to get comfortable in a shop. Covers your entire household — spouses, partners, kids. Student discounts available.

24/7 access via facial recognition to the full 5,200 sq ft workshop, all tools and equipment, online video-based safety and orientation class, members-only Discord community, and discounted class pricing.

Complete our Intro to Woodworking class and your first month of membership is free. It is our way of letting you try the full membership experience with no risk and no pressure. We offer it because we would like you to stick around — so please come in planning on at least three months.

Yes — one membership covers your entire household. Spouses, partners, and children can all use the shop under a single membership.

There is no contract — you can cancel anytime from your member account. That said, we ask that you come in planning on at least three months. Woodworking has a real learning curve, and the members who get the most out of the shop are the ones who give themselves enough time to get comfortable in it. One month is rarely enough to know what you have.

From your member account — that is the only way. We cannot cancel it for you by email or in person. Cancel at least five days before your renewal date so the payment does not process. You keep access through the end of the month you have paid for.

No. Cancelling stops your next renewal; it does not reverse a payment that has already gone through. You will have full access for the month you paid for, and you will not be charged again after that. To avoid this, cancel at least five days ahead of your renewal date.

Usually the better move is to cancel and rejoin — there is no rejoining fee, and your account and safety training stay on file. We do keep holds available for health, family, and career situations, limited to one per year and three months maximum. See our Membership Hold Policy.

No. Classes are open to everyone — no membership required. Many people start with a class and decide to join afterward.

We keep classes small — typically 6 to 8 students — so everyone gets plenty of hands-on time and individual attention.

Three options: a 5-week evening series (Tue or Wed, 5:30–8 PM), a Saturday Special (3 Saturdays, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM), or a Weekend Intensive (Sat 9–5, Sun 9–12). Same great class, different schedules.

Cancel at least 7 days before the first session and you can choose either a full refund or a transfer into a later cohort — just email us and tell us which. Inside of 7 days we cannot refund the class, because materials have been ordered and the seat has been held off the schedule. Tell us anyway and we will try to move you into a future cohort if there is room. If we cancel a class, you always get the choice of a full refund or a transfer.

Tell us as soon as you know. Our multi-session classes move as a group and each session builds on the last, so if you already know you will miss one, we would rather help you book a cohort you can attend in full. If you do miss a session we will usually get you caught up — but that happens one-on-one outside of class time, so a make-up may carry an additional fee. Illness and family emergencies are the exception; we work with you on those, no fee. Full details are in our class policy.

Table saw (SawStop), jointer, planer, band saw, drill press, CNC router, laser cutter, full hand tool collection, and more. Everything is maintained and ready to use. We also have a lumber room with materials available for purchase. See the complete list on our Workshop page.

We’re at 8508 Fairway Pl, Middleton, WI 53562 — just west of Madison. Easy parking, and 24/7 access for members via facial recognition.

Yes! Members are welcome to bring their own tools and lumber. We also sell lumber and supplies on-site for convenience.