{"product_id":"chopstick-making-class-dubai","title":"Chopstick Making Class: Shape a Pair by Hand (2 Hours)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of chopsticks looks like the simplest thing in the world until you try to make one. Two pieces, identical, square to round, tapered evenly along their whole length, and comfortable in the hand. Getting there teaches you more about hand tools than most beginner projects twice the size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn two hours you will take a square hardwood blank and shape it, by hand, into a finished pair you take home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading grain, and why it decides which way you cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting up and using a hand plane with control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with a shop-made jig, and why jigs beat freehand for repeatable work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking a square section to an octagon, then to round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSanding through the grits and applying a food-safe oil finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you will make\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne matched pair of hardwood chopsticks, oiled and ready to use, yours to take home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimber, jig, tools and finishing materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction in a group of up to 10 people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen it runs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturdays, 11:30 to 13:30, at our Ras Al Khor workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDates are released about a month ahead and alternate with our woodturning trial class. If you cannot see a date that suits you, message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you when the next one opens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete beginners are welcome. No experience needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA step up in precision from our Hand Tools Trial Class. Same two hours, finer work, and a matched pair to show for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants must be at least 16 years of age to attend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong hair tied back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePolicies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll courses are non-refundable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne free reschedule is permitted if requested more than 24 hours before the scheduled class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny additional changes, or changes requested within 24 hours of the class, are subject to a rebooking fee of AED 150.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMissed classes or no-shows are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Makers Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56728767856780,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/5364\/0844\/files\/hand-planing-chopstick-blank-woodworking-class-dubai_a64efbf5-95c4-4f98-b5a4-0e455d21d699.jpg?v=1788768945","url":"https:\/\/makingdubai.com\/products\/chopstick-making-class-dubai","provider":"The Makers Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}