Build new skills, learn from experts, and breathe new life into reclaimed materials with our wide selection of workshops at Home ReSource. Located in Missoula, Montana, our community-focused woodshop hosts hands-on classes, including creative woodworking projects, tool safety training, and projects that make great gifts. Whether you want to master power tools, learn the skills to make a useful item for your home, or even build a piece of quality furniture, our expert-led workshops provide the space, tools, and mentorship you need. Explore our current class calendar below to find your next creative project!
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Woodworking Classes and Workshops
Join us for one of our Classes and Workshops where you’ll learn hands-on skills that you can take anywhere with you! Our classes are designed for everyone, from first-time makers to experienced DIYers. Many of our classes are offered in partnership with the Lifelong Learning Center. Click on the class to find out more and register. Class fees include instruction, shop time, and project materials.
Browse upcoming workshops below and find your next project.
Pastry and Bread Board – Workshop
Create a beautiful, 24-inch x 18-inch reversible pastry and bread board using a combination of fine hardwoods. You’ll learn to safely use the miter saw, table […]
Missoula, 59801 United States
Handy Tool Tote – Workshop
Build a custom Handy Tool Tote designed to keep your essential hand tools organized and accessible. You’ll learn box-joint joinery, shape components using a bandsaw and […]
Missoula, 59801 United States
Mancala Board – Workshop
Build your own Mancala game board, a traditional count-and-capture game and one of the oldest games still widely played today. You’ll learn to shape wood using […]
Missoula, 59801 United States
Catchall Tray – Workshop
Create a beautiful, functional storage tray while learning to shape wood using routers, hand tools, and sanders. You’ll receive hands-on tool and safety training while working […]
Missoula, 59801 United States
Picture Frame with Corner Splines – Workshop
Using reclaimed wood, you’ll cut and assemble a frame designed to hold an 8-inch x 10-inch picture. Learn how to book-match lumber for a seamless four-corner […]
Missoula, 59801 United States
Edge Grain Cutting Board – Workshop
Learn how to safely plan, layout, and execute a basic woodworking project in the Home ReSource woodshop. Select and identify pieces from reclaimed and new hardwood, […]
Missoula, 59801 United States
Walnut Kitchen Tongs – Workshop
Create your own wooden kitchen tongs for serving salads, BBQ, and appetizers. You’ll learn to shape and finish wood using the bandsaw, scroll saw, hand tools, […]
Missoula, 59801 United States
Reclaimed Wine Bottle & Glass Holder – Workshop
Create a beautiful, modern wine caddie that makes a thoughtful gift or stylish addition to your home. Choose from a variety of woods and customize it […]
Missoula, 59801 United States
Cribbage Board with Card Storage – Workshop
Create a unique, portable cribbage board from reclaimed wood while putting your design skills to work. Combine contrasting woods to highlight natural tones and grain patterns […]
Missoula, 59801 United States
Reclaimed Coaster Set – Workshop
Create a beautiful, functional centerpiece that protects your furniture and sparks conversation. Choose from a variety of hardwoods to create a color combination and design you […]
Missoula, 59801 United States
Nested Christmas Trees – Workshop
Transform reclaimed materials into festive holiday décor in this hands-on workshop. You’ll learn to glue, sand, and apply finish while creating a unique addition to your […]
Missoula, 59801 United States
Magnetic Knife Holder – Workshop
Transform reclaimed wood into a practical kitchen storage solution or elegant gift. Master essential shop tools, including the miter saw, drill press, random orbital sander, and […]
Missoula, 59801 United States
Hanging Planter – Workshop
Create a beautiful plant hanger in this streamlined version of our popular two-day class. You’ll focus on cutting, assembling, and finishing rather than milling materials from […]
Missoula, 59801 United States
Cribbage Board – Workshop
What better way to pass the time than with a game of cribbage? In this workshop, you will build your own cribbage board using live edge […]
Missoula, 59801 United States
Open Woodshop Hours
Our woodshop is a great place for any woodworker. If you have a project but don’t have the space or tools, you can sign up to use our space! Available hours are Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:oo PM. All skill levels are welcome. Advanced registration required. Cost is calculated per hour and starts at $25/hour for full use of shop and tools and $15/hour for use of just shop space (no power tools). Scholarships are available.
New to our shop or the tools? Tool training is required to use the tools, and also available to those just looking to learn more. Free tool trainings available on Fridays from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. You only need to train on the tools you plan to use. Please arrive on time, as late arrivals may not be able to complete training. If you have questions, please email workshops@homeresource.org
Free Monthly Tool training schedule:
First Friday – Miter Saw & Band Saw
Second Friday – Table Saw & Router Table
Third Friday – Jointer & Planer
Fourth Friday – First Come, First Serve
Fifth Friday – Overhead Sander & Drill Press
After completing training, you can use a range of professional equipment, including the SawStop table saw, compound miter saw, planer, jointer, drill press, routers and router table, bandsaw, and Tormek sharpening system.
Bonus: Materials for many projects are available in the ReStore for a low cost!
Scholarships: Home ReSource offers income based program fee reductions for Open Woodshop hours. Discounts range from 25%-50%. Please fill out the Workshop Fee Reduction Form at least one week in advance to apply.
Tool Sharpening
Our shop has a Tormek Tool Sharpener for anyone looking to sharpen their woodworking tools, like plane irons, chisels, and non-kitchen knives. You can register for a sharpening session on this through our Open Woodshop Hours registration.
Group Workshops and Team Building
Home ReSource offers hands-on workshops for schools, youth programs, businesses, and community groups. Participants learn shop safety, tool use, reuse skills, and job-ready woodworking techniques.
Groups can build small projects to take home or work together on items that support the community, such as garden beds for the Missoula Food Bank and Community Center. Past partners include Youth Homes, Girl Scouts, Frenchtown High School, YMCA Junior Counselors, and Forward Montana.
Workshops are ideal for team building or project-based learning. Fees are offered on a sliding scale based on group size, time, and materials. Contact us to learn more.