I remember one of my supervisors I worked for here back in the "70's. He was a good woodworker but had no shop, tools, or space for either. The local community college offered a "woodworking" night course. Whenever his wife wanted a piece of furniture, he would go to the store where she saw it, take measurements, then sign up for the class and build it. His cost was class + materials. He made some awesome furniture (Formal dining table, China hutch, full bedroom suite) just in the few years I was here. (He had the gall to have the furniture store appraise the china hutch for "insurance purposes" and they appraised it over $500 more than the one in their store that he copied). The "class" offered use of tools, and a "teacher" that could help students through any difficulties, as well as ensure safety, etc. Each student designed and built their own project. I think they also offered materials at a mark-up from the suppliers. They did not offer 24/7 shop access, but did allow students extra access during off-class hours during the day or non-class nights with the instructor's permission.
The first couple classes were shop safety, and certifying the students on the machines. After that, it was design and review, materials list, and on with the project. (I think he applied the finish at home).
Basically, it allowed everyone to make the projects within their capabilities and financial means. A "certificate of completion" was given to initial students, but they were allowed to repeat as often as class size would permit.
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