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Rebuilding Exchange
Please note our new address -- 1740 W. Webster Avenue Chicago, IL 60614
Please review all details below before registering.
PARKING: Free parking is available in our parking lot in designated RX parking spots between 9am-6pm on weekdays. On evenings after 6pm and on weekends, you are welcome to park anywhere in our lot.
PUBLIC TRANSIT: Rebuilding Exchange is accessible by CTA bus and train, as well as the Metra. For more information or to plan your trip, visit http://www.transitchicago.com/
WHAT TO WEAR: Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Closed toe shoes are required. Long hair must be tied back and no dangling jewelry or accesories should be worn. Facial hair should be trimmed and groomed. These rules are for your safety and must be followed.
LATE ARRIVAL POLICY: Please arrive on time for your workshop. If you arrive more than 30 minutes late, you will only be allowed to observe the remainder of the workshop. If you arrive over an hour late, the instructor can chose if they want you to observe the workshop. This is to ensure your own safety and the safety of others.
COUPLES OPTION WORKSHOPS: Please note that this format allows for 2 people to make 1 item together.
WORKSHOP CANCELLATIONS: Class or workshop fees are refundable for all classes or workshops if a student emails workshops@rebuildingexchange.org 12 hours before the start of the class or workshop. If a student must drop a class or workshop after the deadline, no credit will be given, except for documented medical reasons with physicians note. If for any reason Rebuilding Exchange needs to cancel a class or workshop, you will be notified and refunded.
For more information, email workshops@rebuildingexchange.org or call the warehouse at (773) 252-2234.
PLEASE NOTE: Final product may vary from image.
Woodworking Instructors
CASEY BURKITT
Casey is a product designer and builder. He began honing his skills as a small boy assisting his father in the shop. Since then he’s worked as home remodelor constructing and deconstructing houses, as book binder, and a product designer. He enjoys breathing new life into old, forgotten treasures from a simple coat of paint to turning old growth lumber into furniture full of history and character.
ALEX ENARSON
Alex Enarson is a Chicago-based furniture builder, Rebuilding Exchange employee, and owner of the company GRAVE TO CRADLE. Working from his home studio, he uses reclaimed, salvaged, and scavenged materials to build unique and functional pieces from his own designs. An amateur forester, Alex loves building with lumber made from urban wood. You can reach him Friday–Sunday at the Rebuilding Exchange, or atalex.enarson@rebuildingexchange.org.
CHUCK JONES
Chuck Jones is an artist, teacher, and exhibit builder with an MFA from the University of Illinois at Chicago. For more than a decade, Chuck has taught students how to make and build art during first-year classes at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he ran a small but heavily-used woodshop for three years. During his career, he’s trained an impressive 1,300 people on how to use a chop saw (and yes, he’s keeping track). You can see his artwork at babygorilla.com
BLAKE SLOANE
Blake is a carpenter, designer, and teacher. He’s an avid scavenger of alleyways, thrift stores, and even his grandma’s attic for salvaged materials to incorporate into his work and classes. As workshop director at the Rebuilding Exchange, Blake leads the “rustic workshop” series and teaches wood shop in the job training program. He works to promote sustainability by re-purposing well-constructed artifacts from past generations. The result? Contemporary, design-savvy objects with a classic, rugged aesthetic that marries the past with the present. For example, a desk constructed from old doors cleverly includes a slit for hiding computer wires. More examples of his work can be found at blakesloane.com.
PAWEL SMAL
Pawel Smal is an artisan, furniture maker, designer, and entrepreneur. After graduating from Bauhaus Apprenticeship Institute in 2004, Pawel launched his own studio to create objects and designs with a focus on reclaimed materials. Pawel is passionate about all aspects of sailing, from constructing sailboats to occasionally sinking them. As if he didn’t have enough hobbies, he’s also an accomplished Polish translator and interpreter.
Events
Rustic Mirror Make It Take It (COUPLES OPTION) 5/19/13 10:30AM - 1:30PM 2013-05-19 10:30:00 2013-05-19 13:30:00
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Single ticket: $60 plus $15 material fee Couple ticket: $90 plus $15 material fee Students will pick a salvaged mirror and then build...
AIA presents 'Working with an Architect' followed by 'Ask an Architect' 5/19/13 10:30AM - 12:30PM 2013-05-19 10:30:00 2013-05-19 12:30:00
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Working with an Architect Interested in renovating or remodeling your home, but don’t know where to begin? Hear from residential...
Hollow Core Door Shelf Make It Take It (COUPLES OPTION) 5/25/13 10:30AM - 1:30PM 2013-05-25 10:30:00 2013-05-25 13:30:00
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Single ticket: $60 plus $15 material fee Couple ticket: $90 plus $15 material fee In this class students will help hollow core doors find...
DIY Kite Making from Reclaimed Umbrellas 5/25/13 11AM - 1PM 2013-05-25 11:00:00 2013-05-25 13:00:00
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This is a beginner's kite-making class. We'll be making diamond kites out using reclaimed umbrellas. This class will involve basic...
Garden Planter Box Make It Take It (COUPLES OPTION) 5/26/13 10:30AM - 1:30PM 2013-05-26 10:30:00 2013-05-26 13:30:00
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Single ticket: $60 plus $15 material fee Couple ticket: $90 plus $15 material fee Students will make a free standing or hangable planter...
Open Shop (5/29, 6/5) 5/29/13 6PM - 9PM 2013-05-29 18:00:00 2013-05-29 21:00:00
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Chop, chisel, clamp, and sand in our fully equipped workshop. With a class size limited to six and a dedicated instructor to assist...
Lamp Rewiring and Basics of Home Electricity 5/29/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM 2013-05-29 18:30:00 2013-05-29 20:30:00
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Has your lamp lost its luster? Learn how to rewire it and bring along your other basic electrcity questions to ask Mark Kastigar from...
Introduction to Woodworking - 4 Week Series -(5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20) 5/30/13 6PM - 9PM 2013-05-30 18:00:00 2013-05-30 21:00:00
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Introduction to Woodworking is a 4-week series class designed to teach the basics of woodworking. We will cover shop safety, stock prep,...
DIY Home Energy Audit with eZing 5/30/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM 2013-05-30 18:30:00 2013-05-30 20:30:00
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Get the low down on the many ways energy is used, and detail on insulation and air leakage work. Lern how to use USDOE?s free on-line...
Rustic Bench Make It Take It (COUPLES OPTION) 6/1/13 10:30AM - 1:30PM 2013-06-01 10:30:00 2013-06-01 13:30:00
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Single ticket: $60 plus $15 material fee Couple ticket: $90 plus $15 material fee Students will learn how to craft a rustic bench from...
Radical Mending with Eleanor Ray 6/1/13 11AM - 1PM 2013-06-01 11:00:00 2013-06-01 13:00:00
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Radical Mending is a workshop is to teach and learn about mending clothing, and an ongoing research/informational project on the history of...
Introduction to Woodworking - 4 Week Series(6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22) 6/1/13 2:30PM - 5:30PM 2013-06-01 14:30:00 2013-06-01 17:30:00
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Introduction to Woodworking is a 4-week series class designed to teach the basics of woodworking. We will cover shop safety, stock prep,...
Rustic Mirror Make It Take It (COUPLES OPTION) 6/2/13 10:30AM - 1:30PM 2013-06-02 10:30:00 2013-06-02 13:30:00
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Single ticket: $60 plus $15 material fee Couple ticket: $90 plus $15 material fee Students will pick a salvaged mirror and then build...
Wood Crate Make It Take It (COUPLES OPTION) 6/8/13 10:30AM - 1:30PM 2013-06-08 10:30:00 2013-06-08 13:30:00
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Single ticket: $60 plus $15 material fee Couple ticket: $90 plus $15 material fee Students will build a functional crate from wood and...
Garden Planter Box Make It Take It (COUPLES OPTION) 6/9/13 10:30AM - 1:30PM 2013-06-09 10:30:00 2013-06-09 13:30:00
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Single ticket: $60 plus $15 material fee Couple ticket: $90 plus $15 material fee Students will make a free standing or hangable planter...
Open Shop (6/12, 6/19) 6/12/13 6PM - 9PM 2013-06-12 18:00:00 2013-06-12 21:00:00
Chop, chisel, clamp, and sand in our fully equipped workshop. With a class size limited to six and a dedicated instructor to assist...
Wood Bench Make It Take It (COUPLES OPTION) 6/15/13 10:30AM - 1:30PM 2013-06-15 10:30:00 2013-06-15 13:30:00
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Single ticket: $60 plus $15 material fee Couple ticket: $90 plus $15 material fee Students will learn how to craft a rustic bench from...
Father's Day Beer Tote Make It Take It (Couples Option) 6/16/13 10:30AM - 1:30PM 2013-06-16 10:30:00 2013-06-16 13:30:00
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Single ticket: $60 plus $15 material fee Couple ticket: $90 plus $15 material fee Students will learn to use a number of important...
Wood Crate Make It Take It (COUPLES OPTION) 6/22/13 10:30AM - 2:30PM 2013-06-22 10:30:00 2013-06-22 14:30:00
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Single ticket: $60 plus $15 material fee Couple ticket: $90 plus $15 material fee Students will build a functional crate from wood...
Rustic Mirror Make It Take It (COUPLES OPTION) 6/23/13 10:30AM - 1:30PM 2013-06-23 10:30:00 2013-06-23 13:30:00
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Students will pick a salvaged mirror and then build their own frame from reclaimed wood (type of wood dependent on availability) to fit the...
Open Shop (6/26, 7/3) 6/26/13 6PM - 9PM 2013-06-26 18:00:00 2013-06-26 21:00:00
Rebuilding Exchange 1740 W Webster Ave Chicago , IL | View map
Chop, chisel, clamp, and sand in our fully equipped workshop. With a class size limited to six and a dedicated instructor to assist you,...
Lamp Rewiring and Basics of Home Electricity 6/26/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM 2013-06-26 18:30:00 2013-06-26 20:30:00
Rebuilding Exchange 1740 W Webster Ave Chicago , IL | View map
Has your lamp lost its luster? Learn how to rewire it and bring along your other basic electrcity questions to ask Mark Kastigar from...
Introduction to Woodworking - 4 Week Series -(6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25) 6/27/13 6PM - 9PM 2013-06-27 18:00:00 2013-06-27 21:00:00
Rebuilding Exchange 1740 W Webster Ave Chicago , IL | View map
Introduction to Woodworking is a 4-week series class designed to teach the basics of woodworking. We will cover shop safety, stock prep,...
Beer Tote Make It Take It (COUPLES OPTION) 6/29/13 10:30AM - 1:30PM 2013-06-29 10:30:00 2013-06-29 13:30:00
Rebuilding Exchange 1740 W Webster Ave Chicago , IL | View map
Single ticket: $60 plus $15 material fee Couple ticket: $90 plus $15 material fee Students will learn to use a number of important shop...
Introduction to Woodworking - 4 Week Series - (6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20) 6/29/13 2:30PM - 5:30PM 2013-06-29 14:30:00 2013-06-29 17:30:00
Rebuilding Exchange 1740 W Webster Ave Chicago , IL | View map
Introduction to Woodworking is a 4-week series class designed to teach the basics of woodworking. We will cover shop safety, stock prep,...
Garden Planter Box Make It Take It (COUPLE OPTION) 6/30/13 10:30AM - 1:30PM 2013-06-30 10:30:00 2013-06-30 13:30:00
Rebuilding Exchange 1740 W Webster Ave Chicago , IL | View map
Students will make a free standing or hangable planter box from reclaimed wood materials (type of wood dependent on availability)....
Wood Crate Make It Take It (COUPLES OPTION) 7/6/13 10:30AM - 1:30PM 2013-07-06 10:30:00 2013-07-06 13:30:00
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Students will build a functional crate from wood and trim scrap. Students will prep, cut, fit, and nail up the rails, cleats, and stays...
Rustic Mirror Make It Take It (COUPLES OPTION) 7/7/13 10:30AM - 1:30PM 2013-07-07 10:30:00 2013-07-07 13:30:00
Rebuilding Exchange 1740 W Webster Ave Chicago , IL | View map
Students will pick a salvaged mirror and then build their own frame from reclaimed wood (type of wood dependent on availability) to fit the...
Table Saw 101 (2 hour workshop) (Required to use the Table Saw) 7/7/13 2PM - 4PM 2013-07-07 14:00:00 2013-07-07 16:00:00
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The tablesaw is one of the most versatile and useful woodworking tools. This class will teach beginners about proper tablesaw use and...
Open Shop (7/10, 7/17) 7/10/13 6PM - 9PM 2013-07-10 18:00:00 2013-07-10 21:00:00
Rebuilding Exchange 1740 W Webster Ave Chicago , IL | View map
Chop, chisel, clamp, and sand in our fully equipped workshop. With a class size limited to six and a dedicated instructor to assist you,...
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