The following description comes from the event organizer.

Do you have wood flooring, furniture, or other surfaces that need refinishing but you don't know where to start? In this introductory class we will introduce some of the more common issues that surfaces encounter, and how to address preparation, sanding, and a couple of different refinishing options. We will also introduce card scrapers -- they're quiet and create wood shavings instead of sawdust, so they're perfect for folks who don't have a home shop.

This is a discussion class with limited hands-on activities. You will learn the hows and whys of refinishing, but you will not make a project to take home.
 
Topics covered:
Identifying types of wood and wood-like material
Preparing wood for refinishing
Sanding efficiently -- when to sand by hand, and when to consider a power tool
Card scrapers (prepare the surface with minimal noise and sawdust!)
Discuss different types of finishes (polyurethane, stains, oils) and when to use them

Skill level: This class is great for beginners ages 18 and over as well as 16 and 17 year-olds with parent or guardian permission.
Class Schedule: This class will run for 3 hours with no break planned