[photo credit: Side Street Project]
The nonprofit’s mobile woodworking program serves youth ages 5 to 15 at two library locations this month. Classes run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.
La Pintoresca Branch Library hosts the first session Nov. 8. Villa Parke Community Center Branch Library follows with classes Nov. 15 and Dec. 20.
Each class accommodates up to 15 students on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors close once class begins for safety reasons.
Students learn basic woodworking techniques using only hand tools. The curriculum covers sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling and hammering.
Side Street Projects operates from renovated buses and trailers equipped as mobile classrooms. Each vehicle contains 15 adjustable workbenches with hand tools, hardware and safety equipment.
The program also offers a free skillshare in Sashiko mending on Nov. 15 at Villa Parke. Teaching artist Mei Ge will demonstrate the Japanese fabric repair technique from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The mending workshop welcomes all ages and skill levels. Participants may bring worn clothing or damaged fabric items.
Mei Ge holds a bachelor’s degree in studio art from Pomona College. She works as a weaver, woodworker and educator.
The Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Pasadena and the Arts and Culture Commission support the programs.
Side Street Projects charges $500 per hour for private rentals with a two-hour minimum. The organization serves schools, community centers and private events.
For more information, visit https://www.sidestreet.org/
