Not too long ago, Beacon High School offered woodworking classes in a space now occupied by Rexhill Studio. An old sign outside one of the warren of rooms in the KuBe Art Center reads: “GO4 Wood Shop.

Entering into the world of carpentry and woodworking can seem like a daunting foray to undertake. Whatever the project size, carpentry is one of those things that just needs to be done right. It ...