A CHICAGO BASED CRAFT SCHOOL AND WOODWORKING COLLECTIVE

  • A spacious, well-lit industrial workspace with various woodworking tools, machines, and workbenches, and a person walking across the room.
  • Workshop with large woodworking machines, a potted plant, and windows in the background.
  • Industrial woodworking or manufacturing workspace with large tables, machines, and ventilation hoses, illuminated by overhead lighting and large windows.
  • Empty woodworking or art studio with large work tables, woodworking tools, and plants, illuminated by ceiling fluorescent lights.
  • An empty industrial workshop with woodworking equipment, white pillars, and a sign that says bathroom.

ways to join the sticks

Empty small room with large window, white walls, white door, vent, and visible ceiling piping. 
need a home for your woodworking practice, or a showroom for your work? our studios are tucked within our woodshop, featuring natural light, glass block windows, and a private space.

Private Studios

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Empty woodworking storage room with labeled shelves, lockers with numbered doors, a hand truck, and a clamp on the wall. 
Bring your ideas to the workbench with open access to our community woodshop, shared amenities, and a personal locking cubby for your tools and belongings.

Memberships

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Chalkboard with drawings of woodworking tools and text about upcoming woodworking classes at The Sticks. 
Weekly classes and workshops ranging from beginner-friendly courses to advanced skill-building, evening entertainment, and community gatherings. Our extensive programming offers something for everyone.

Education

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