{"title":"Woodworking Classes \u0026 Workshops","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin woodworking 8-week classes and 1-time workshops in Bucktown!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"made-at-night-wooden-serving-trays","title":"MADE at Night: Wood Serving Trays","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJoin us in our new wood shop to create custom wooden serving trays. We will utilize basic woodworking skills to assemble our trays and customize our pieces with various wood types and colors. You will leave the workshop having finished one board. Come to the studio prepared to smell like sawdust, make memories, and meet new people!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-bubble\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe use or consumption of intoxicants, or being under the influence of any substance that impairs judgment or coordination, is strictly prohibited in the woodworking workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hour-container hour-and-checks-container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"MADE Chicago","offers":[{"title":"Friday 6 - 9 pm, June 5","offer_id":48213100265704,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Saturday 6-9 pm, June 6","offer_id":48555503911144,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Friday 6 - 9 pm, June 19","offer_id":48213100298472,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Saturday 6 - 9 pm, June 20","offer_id":48213100331240,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1351\/7288\/files\/hand-made-wood-charcuterie-board.jpg?v=1764617920"},{"product_id":"made-at-night-japanese-kumiko-wall-art","title":"MADE at Night: Japanese Kumiko Wall Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCreate Kumiko wall art in our new woodshop at MADE Chicago. Kumiko is a Japanese woodworking style where thin wooden pieces are cut and fitted together like a puzzle to make beautiful geometric patterns! We will assemble our screens and customize our displays with colorful paint. Hang your Kumiko screen on your wall at home or display on your bookshelf. You will leave the workshop having finished one piece. 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