About

Build a dreadnought guitar patterned after the iconic Martin D-28. Named for the battleship HMS Dreadnought when the design was first made in 1916, the guitar had a bigger body and loud bass voice that set the standard for steel-string acoustic guitars throughout the 20th century.

Details

• Open to woodworkers of any skill level, although some experience with hand tools is helpful. Students with a higher skill level will be able to customize their instrument with unique binding or inlay.
• Before the first session, please view this video to get an overview of the process.
• To allow a schedule that works for most people, this class overlaps with Open Studio, so we'll be sharing the shop with other woodworkers. This is a 14-session class but the dates listed include one extra day so the class can decide at the first session whether to skip a day such as Easter, Mother's Day, or Father's Day.
• To complete a guitar by the end of this class, you'll need to devote additional time on your instrument during Open Studios between class sessions. The instructor will provide a schedule so students know what work needs to be completed before each session.
• The class is open only to BARN members because the guest fees for Open Studio use would exceed the membership cost.

Details

A materials fee of $760, included in the class fee, covers all the materials you need. Your class fee also covers shared use of all necessary tools.

Prerequisites

• Current BARN membership
• Orientation to the Woodshop
• Woodshop Tool Safety  Checkout 1
• Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.
• Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid dangling clothing or jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.