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Make a cedar bookshelf, hosted by ReBuilding Center (paid, sliding scale)

Community Event
Build a sturdy, stylish shelf perfect for books, plants, art, or whatever you love.
10:00 am 1:00 pm

This event is organized by ReBuilding Center. Check their calendar of classes for the most up-to-date details.

ReBuilding Center
3625 N Mississippi Ave., Portland, OR, 97227

Registration and payment required (sliding scale price).

Create a custom shelf that's as unique as you are! In this hands-on class, you'll use our template to build a sturdy, stylish shelf perfect for books, plants, art, or whatever you love. Customize your piece by creating one shelf or two! Whether you're into minimal design or rustic charm, you'll learn basic woodworking skills and leave with a finished piece ready to add character and charm to any space.

Topics covered:

  • Measuring & marking accurately
  • How to use a chop saw
  • Drills and drivers
  • Ideas for building larger or smaller boxes on your own

Skill level: This class is ideal for beginners ages 18 and over, as well as 16 and 17-year-olds with parent or guardian permission.

Register for the class

The ReBuilding Center offers many home repair and improvement classes every month, including plumbing, tiling, drywall and more. They also offer woodworking classes where you can learn how to make your own cutting board, table, birdhouses, and more.

See ReBuilding Center's full class schedule

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