Current Schedule
2021 IMPORTANT INFO REGARDING GROUP CLASSES AT GPD 2021
The past year has been unprecedented, and posed quite a challenge to learn about Covid 19 and how to stay safe in a Covid 19 World, while trying to simultaneously conduct operations here at GPD. Today, we all know a lot more about the disease and how to stay safe, and at GPD we've had ZERO confirmed cases of Covid 19, so we're doing something right. As it turns out, we've actually been doing most things right since day 1!
Here's a few examples of things that have always been going on here:
Cleanliness - If you've been to our shop before, you've probably remarked how clean it is here - Yep, we run a clean shop, and our staff starts each day with cleaning activities before doing any "work".
Capacity - The CDC has been recommending that businesses operate at 20% of their maximum capacity. At GPD, even at a maximum class capacity, our classes are less than half of the CDC's recommendation - So we're operating at less than 10% of our shop's capacity.
Breathing: Woodworking can be dusty, and the mask thing is nothing new to woodworkers
We have had to modify a couple things here, in order to comply with health recommendations, and those changes vary from class to class, due to the specific nature of the class - Here's a few changes:
Transportation - Today, we can't jamb 7 folks into a minivan and stay in compliance, so we're unable to provide shuttle service to/from hotels currently. Our shop is 10 minutes from Asheville, and real easy to get to - And we have plenty of parking.
Dining: Since we're all unable to jump into the shop mini van to go out for lunch or dinner, we've had to curb that. However we still provide lunches, and if you've been here before you know we eat good!
Interactions with GPD Team Members: Before, you could tour the shop and get up close and personal with any of our team members to learn more about the work they're doing. Today you can do the same, we just ask that you keep a bit more space in between
While we don't know what the future will bring, we're moving forward with the knowledge and the "normal" that exists today, and we suspect you're doing the same. If you're excited to learn, and you're comfortable with the current environment, as well as the ways that GPD is operating in it, we encourage you to sign up and attend as many classes as you care to participate in! And if you're not comfortable in the above setting, we totally respect that, and we will be here when you are ready!
Remember, you can reserve your space in a class with a $150 deposit. More info Click here
2021 Dates & Classes
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Note: We Often add extra sessions if a class fills up - Please Contact Us to be placed on the Wait List for the class you're interested in
2021 Schedule | 2021 GPD Academy Group Classes |
03/22/2021 - 03/26/2021 | Woodworking Fundamentals: Cabinetry ::Class Limited to 6 Participants :: Contact Us to Enroll |
04/12/2021 - 04/16/2021 | Fundamentals - Greene & Greene Hall Table :: Class Limited to 6 Participants :: Contact Us to Enroll |
05/17/2021 - 05/22/2021 | Sculpted Rocker Class :: Class Limited to 6 Participants :: Contact Us to Enroll |
06/14/2021 - 06/18/2021 | Tablecloth Table :: Class Limited to 6 Participants :: Contact Us to Enroll |
07/12/2021 - 07/16/2021 | Greene & Greene Writing Desk :: Class Limited to 6 Participants :: Contact Us to Enroll |
08/02/2021 - 08/06/2021 | Stickley 700 Bookcase :: Class Limited to 6 Participants :: Contact Us to Enroll |
10/04/2021 - 10/08/2021 | Maloof inspired dining chairs :: Class Limited to 6 Participants :: Contact Us to Enroll |
11/08/2021 - 11/12/2021 | Advanced Cabinetry :: Class Limited tp 6 Participants :: Contact Us to Enroll |
Note: We Often add extra sessions if a class fills up - Please Contact Us to be placed on the Wait List for the class you're interested in
Call or Email us to enroll in a GPD Academy class - Classes are filled First come First served, and we use the time/date stamp of your email/voice mail to fill class enrolment
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To see current Festool class offerings, or enroll in a Festool class, visit Festooltraining.com
To Enroll in a FESTOOL class, you must visit FestoolTraining.com
GPD CANNOT ENROLL YOU IN A FESTOOL CLASS