Build an Affordable Window Box or Outdoor Planter

Ready to bring some greenery into your life? In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to build your own custom wooden window box or outdoor planter—perfect for flowers, herbs, or veggies. Whether you're new to power tools or already comfortable with a saw, this workshop will guide you step by step through design, measuring, cutting, and assembling your own window box or planter. We’ll cover tool safety, basic joinery, and how to choose the right materials for outdoor use. You’ll leave not only with a finished planter box, but also the skills and confidence to take on more woodworking projects at home. We’ll also talk through options for mounting your box securely to your windowsill or railing if that’s where you want it to live. Tools you’ll learn to use:     •    Measuring tape     •    Miter saw     •    Table saw     •    Drill/Driver     •    Finish nailer All tools and materials will be provided. We use locally sourced cedar for all of our outdoor planters - which will last for years to come! No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a love for growing things! The cost of this class is flexible. West Philly Tool Library is committed to keeping our classes affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. If you would like to pay less than the $75 ticket, please use coupon code "DISCOUNT10" or "DISCOUNT20" for $10 or $20 respectively off the class cost. Please consider that the cost of the cedar alone is around $50 with the balance going towards other materials (screws, fabric, etc.) and compensating the instructor. Also please consider paying more, if you are able, to help cover the costs of hosting this class and others like it. Cancellations and Credit: If you have signed up for a class but are unable to attend, please complete the form at https://westphillytools.org/classes/request to cancel your enrollment. Per our policy, for cancellation requests received at least one week before the class, we will issue a credit towards a future class. We are unable to guarantee credit for cancellation requests received less than seven days before the date of the class, although we will do our best to accommodate late cancellations if we are able to fill your spot. Tickets are transferable; please notify us using this form prior to the class if someone else will be attending in your stead and provide the attendees name and email address.