UC San Diego Craft Center
Woodworking classes and shop access in La Jolla, CA · San Diego, CA area · art center
Two courses listed, one for beginners. Members must have instructor approval after successful completion of either a "Introduction to Woodshop Course" (beginner to intermediate level) or "Woodshop Orientation" (advanced level). Day pass $60 for a 1-visit (4 hr) pass at the public rate.
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue–Thu 1:00 pm–9:00 pmFri 1:00 pm–7:00 pmSat 10:00 am–5:00 pmSun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
- Note
- Hours of operation vary when classes are not in session
- [email protected]
Woodworking classes at UC San Diego Craft Center
Open to the public — Open to University of California San Diego students, staff, faculty, alumni, and all interested members of the community 18 years or older.
Introduction to Woodshop
Woodshop Orientation
Ages: 18 or older unless a program is specifically designated otherwise.
Membership prices and shop access
Before you can use it Members must have instructor approval after successful completion of either a "Introduction to Woodshop Course" (beginner to intermediate level) or "Woodshop Orientation" (advanced level).
Open to the public — The Craft Center welcomes members of the general community.
Access: Scheduled open studio access via multi-visit passes, with an experienced monitor on site and no instruction.
Day pass
$60 for a 1-visit (4 hr) pass at the public rate
Woodshop 1-visit pass (public rate)
$60a 4 hrs
- Includes shop access
Woodshop 2-visit pass (public rate)
$120a 8 hrs
- Includes shop access
Woodshop 3-visit pass (public rate)
$180a 12 hrs
- Includes shop access
Also offered: Mixed Media Studios A OR B (community/public), $100 per hour.
Insurance and waiver
- Insurance
- The Craft Center does not provide insurance to its users
- Waiver
- Anyone participating in any Craft Center activity MUST complete an approved Waiver of Liability
Map and directions
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Details from craftcenter.ucsd.edu, checked October 2026.