Jeff is a fantastic teacher for woodworking. I went to him for a specific project, and it is…read moreevident that he is passionate about his craft. He took the time to go through the important safety features of the tools, and even provided guidance on how best to complete the project and fix any errors that happened along the way. He was incredibly helpful with problem solving and explaining the processes and thinking behind each step. When I came with a number of questions, he was always happy to answer and was very patient. I would definitely return to GTA Woodworks if I have another project in mind in the future!

From the owner: WoodWorking. MakerSpace. Classes. Empowering woodworkers,…read moremakers, and DIY enthusiasts to create cool stuff! Whether you need a quick fix, have a big project in mind, or simply want access to tools and classes to boost your woodworking skills, I’ve got you covered. My woodshop is your go-to place for all things woodworking, making it easy and enjoyable to bring your ideas to life. Full Service WoodWorking Shop Available by the hour Milling - Cutting - Planing Jointing - Routing - Drilling Gluing - Sanding - Finishing Located near Home Depot /Yorkdale

I ordered a walnut desk top. It took a long time for me to receive it. But, the product was…read moredefinitely worth the wait!

I was in need of white oak for a project and was referred to Son of a Woodcutter by someone from my…read moremaker space. Unlike a lot of the specialty wood sources they're reasonably convenient, and wow, what a great woodshop. Everyone on staff was incredibly helpful from the top on down, whether on the phone or in person. I described the project, and they gave me some great tips on working with oak and even headed off a couple of mistakes I might have made. I was looking for raw materials and not finished product, but after seeing the projects they were in the middle of - if I had the time I'd definitely consider having them do the build, their attention to detail is awesome. Great product, good prices, helpful people, convenient location, that's the review in a nutshell.

The Shop is fantastic. It is just what I have been looking for…read more Living in the city, it is hard to get access to the tools and space I need to indulge my hobbies. The Shop has all the tools I needed to tackle a pretty advance woodworking project and the owners were great about helping me when I got stuck. The pricing was super reasonable. Making a mess of their shop was way better than making a mess of my living room. Now thinking of other projects to do there.

From the owner: The Shop is membership based and operates a ceramics studio and craft studio for the use of local…read moreartists and hobbyists. In addition to DIY usage, members can take part in exciting classes and workshops to improve their skills, or develop new ones.

Very unprofessional. I was trying to book Jubilee Designs for a corporate workshop. The crafts…read moreworkshop on the website is not being offered but no one told me when I paid the deposit for it and we changed it to the silk screening workshop. After I sent out the invite to our employees, they cancelled that one too and returned my deposit.

From the owner: Jubilee Designs teaches crafting workshops, such as silk screening and sewing, and creates handmade…read moreproducts for purchase. We empower homeless and at-risk youth through employment and work with them on personal professional goals during their time with us. Our goal is to encourage their talent and teach them new skills that will help them succeed in the workforce.

Knowledgeable and friendly instructor! I had a fantastic experience in the workshops and highly…read morerecommend Shiva Studios Pottery & Textile!

From the owner: Explore working with clay in a creative environment. You will learn and make your own pottery item…read morewhether it is a mug, bowl, plate, vase or a sculpture! I will provide the clay and special paint for you and all tools, so that you can make your very own pottery item. Each class covers the principals of making the art piece, every step of the process, and different techniques. Classes are held in my studio in Stouffville (north of Toronto). I also offer private workshops for your group, please call (905) 960-8628 for details.

We went as a group of 12. There was no problem booking the class online. We chose the Candle…read moreMaking & Fragrance Mist class. We sat in a large room and the staff brought out all the fragrances they had. There were perhaps 16 in total? They passed out some papers and pens so we could "test" the smell - place a drop of the oil on the paper and write down the scent. We were told you need to have 20 ml of scent. It could be one or it could be a combo, but no more than 20 ml. There was no lecture on how to choose or suggestions of "good combos". Just go ahead and choose. I was hoping for a little guidance and perhaps a little lesson on the scents and what they mean or do for you physically. Once our scents were chosen and poured in the candle cups were were given - 2 candles per person - the staff walked around and poured the soy candle wax into our cups. Then, you wait for them to harden. While the candles are hardening, we selected from the same oils, a scent we would like to have in our fragrance. The fragrance is an alcohol-based liquid that you can use on skin or perhaps spray in your car or bathroom. For this, all we had to do was select the spray and pour it in the little bottle of alcohol using the funnel provided. Labels were handed out at the end so we could label the scents we chose. Labels were given for the 2 candles and the spray. Overall, it was fun. However, I was hoping for a little education that didn't happen. Also, clearly some of the scents are the "popular ones" as they smell really good. They ran out of one and had no more so some of our group were not too happy with that.

The Cold Process Soap Making class was super fun, informative, and educational. It felt like being…read morein a chemistry class all over again, with products that you actually get to take home and use. The space was small and cozy, with a parking lot right across the street and bus stop just steps away. There were 12 people in our class, and it started promptly. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and emphasized safety first (had to wear safety goggles, rubber gloves, and mask as the mixture of some of the ingredients produced toxic fume temporarily). The class was divided into 3 phases. The first phase, mixing the distilled water with lye (sodium hydroxide), was done outside for 1 minute to let the toxic fume evaporate. The other 2 phases were done inside - measuring and mixing the different ingredients together. In the last phase, we got to smell the different scents available for us to use that day (neroli, bergamot, lemongrass, peppermint, lavender, orange, frankincense, eucalyptus, etc.) so we could decide whch scent(s) to use for our soap. We could mix different scents together, or use just one. After all the ingredients were mixed and ready, the mixture was poured into a mould to let sit and solidify. The instructor provided information on what to do after taking it home, when to take it out of the mould and cut the bar soap (after 1-3 days), when it's ready to use (after ~4 weeks to complete the 'cure' / hardening process), and precautions needed in the first few days (to use gloves as it could still be toxic and corrosive in the first 48 hours). It was a great DIY experience - learned a lot about soap making!

Met some really great contacts here! A very useful space for networking as well as working/meeting…read more- and zero fees unlike other hot-desking places in town!

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