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Bury Yourself In Your Work: Build Your Own Casket

Woodworking & Furniture Craft

Randy Schnobrich

None of us are getting out of this alive, so you might as well bury yourself in your work. Join a growing number of independent-minded people looking for a meaningful alternative to today’s burial arrangements and build your own casket--a beautiful piece of furniture with a long-term plan. The above-ground applications are numerous, including bookshelves, a coffee table, a storage container or entertainment center, not to mention a great conversation piece.

Ultimately, this class is wonderful introduction and immersion in basic woodworking. Beginning woodworkers will enjoy acquiring new skills, while more advanced participants will have ample opportunity to apply their talents. This course covers a range of important details such as: proper sizing, joinery, handle construction, hardware and design options. Students will develop woodworking skills that will last a lifetime (and beyond!). The casket materials include cabinet-grade pine, birch for handles and bronze fastenings. You may bring a partner to work on one casket for the single tuition rate. For those interested, your local municipality and cemetery offices have details regarding any requirements or restrictions that may apply.

Dates

No classes currently scheduled

Course Details

Length in days:

Hours:

9am-5pm

Tuition:

$225.00 per project (May 1-Oct 31) per casket
$225.00 per project (Nov 1 - Apr 30) -per casket

Materials:

$470.00 per casket

Levels:

All Levels

Making it happen:

When should I enroll?
We can't hold classes without students! Decisions regarding course cancellations (as related to minimum enrollment) are made three weeks before the class starts--so if you've got a course in mind, plan ahead and sign up at least three weeks in advance! That way we'll know you're coming, courses are more likely to meet minimum enrollment numbers, and then they'll actually take place.
Also watch for the words "nearly full" next to course dates. When that notation appears it means there are only one or two spots left--so sign up soon!
Do you take last minute registrations?
Of course! Although it's important that courses meet minimum enrollment three weeks before their scheduled start dates, we know that life doesn't always allow for prior planning. As long as there are still spots left in a course we're happy to accept your registration last minute.
When will new course dates be posted?
New course dates are posted both in the spring and fall to coordinate with our course catalog release dates. All the new dates are opened for enrollment on the same day and at the same time, so that everyone gets a fair crack at a spot in the courses they're interested in. As that time rolls around we announce when the new dates will "go live" in our e-newsletter. (sign up here!)

Bury Yourself In Your Work: Build Your Own Casket