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Kawamura CenterAccomplished or up-and-coming artists and crafts people can develop their artistic skills or discover new ones in the Kawamura Center. The center houses the MWR Custom Framing and self-help Frame Shop and, Wood Shop. Auto Skills Shop is next door, in building 1462. The Frame Shop offers custom framing - you can do your own framing, take a class or have us do it for you! The Multi Craft Area offers stained glass classes and jewelry classes. The Wood Shop offers patrons a woodworking safety class and the capabilities of lathe turning, pen turning, bowl turning, furniture, toy, ornament construction and more. Auto Skills offers basic automotive classes. Customers can also make arrangements for simple engine tune-ups, brake jobs, and auto detailing.
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LOCATION Building 1481 9250 Gunston Rd Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 CONTACT Please see shop directory below. Director Andy Toler HOURS The Wood Shop, Auto Skills Shop, and Frame Shop each keep separate hours. All are available in the Shop Directory below. |
ARTS & CRAFTS WEB PAGES Arts & Crafts Center Auto Skills Shop Wood Shop Frame Shop PAGE CONTENTS Events Origin of Kawamura Shop Directory |
ARTS, CRAFTS & AUTO SKILLS EVENTS
Registration
Classes must be registered either in-person at the Arts & Crafts Center or by calling each shop.
Frame Shop | (703) 806-4655
Wood Shop | (703) 806-4654
Auto Skills Shop | (703) 806-4645
Basic Framing Class Schedule
Receive hands-on training and cover the introductory elements of framing for just $65 per person. There is no need to bring anything as a kit is provided to each student. For more information and to register, please call the MWR Frame Shop at 703-806-4655.
Call for upcoming classes.
Advanced Framing Class
Did you enjoy taking the basic framing class? Pick-up where you left off! In this class, you will get a more in-depth look at framing and learn about inserting fillets, shadow framing using the stacking/sinking method, v-groove, multiple openings, stretching canvasses/fabric, reverse bevels, inserting drops, title blocks or title cuts.
$25 for 1 session, $40 for 2 sessions. Call 703-806-4655 for registration information and upcoming dates.
Stained Glass Class Schedule
A variety of stained glass classes are offered throughout the year, please contact the Arts & Crafts Shop for more information at 703-806-4655.
Jewelry Class Schedule
A variety of jewelry classes are offered throughout the year such as jewelry basics, wire basics, earrings and cha-cha bracelet. If you are interested for more information, please contact the Arts & Crafts Shop at 703-806-4655.
Woodworking Safety Class
Woodworkers wishing to use the Wood Shop are required to complete a mandatory safety class. The wood shop is closed to non-class members during the class. The cost of the class is $10. Upon completion of the class, patrons will sign a user's agreement and receive a qualification card. Cards from other installations will be NOT honored; however, patrons must ask for assistance on unfamiliar equipment. For more information, call 703-806-4654 or 703-806-4647.
Pen and Bowl Turning Classes
Learn the basics of using a lathe and how to turn a pen or bowl on it. Call 703-806-4654 with any questions.
Automotive Maintenance Training Classes
If you're interesting in learning how to better maintain your vehicle, the Auto Skills Center is now offering a series of new classes on just about everything to do with your car, truck or motorcycle. For a specific list of training classes offered and times, call 703-806-4645.
Mandatory Auto Skills Safety Class
Do-it-yourself mechanics wishing to use the Auto Skills Shop are required to complete a mandatory safety class. If you haven't taken the class, please arrive 30 minutes early to complete the training. The class includes an introduction by shop personnel, safety guidelines, and viewing a short DVD. At the conclusion of the class, patrons will sign a user's agreement, receive a qualification card and can begin work. For information call 703-806-4645.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
How Did We Get Our Name?
The Kawamura Arts & Crafts Center is named in honor of Corporal Terry T. Kawamura. On 20 March 1969, his unit was defending against close enemy attack in Vietnam. During the battle, Corporal Kawamura hurled his body onto an explosive charge thrown by the enemy, in order to save the lives of two comrades in the 173rd Engineer Company. For this action, Corporal Kawamura was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by the President in the name of The Congress. Years later, the Kawamura Community Arts & Crafts Center was named in his honor.
Terry Kawamura entered the US Army from Hawaii on 27 September 1967. After completing basic training, he received Engineer Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and Airborne Training. Following a short tour of duty with the 82nd Airborne Division in August 1968, he was assigned to the 173rd Engineering Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam.
Corporal Kawamura, was born, on 10 December 1949, in Wahiawa, Oahu, Hawaii. Terry Kawamura entered the US Army before his 18th birthday and died before his 20th birthday.
Shop Directory
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Auto Skills Shop | (703) 806-4645 | Auto Skills Shop Webpage |
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Closed Closed 11 am - 9 pm 11 am - 9 pm 10 am - 9 pm 9 am - 6 pm 9 am - 6 pm |
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Wood Shop | P: (703) 806-4654 | F: (703) 806-4698 | Wood Shop Webpage |
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Closed Closed 5 pm - 9 pm 5 pm - 9 pm 1 pm - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 12 noon - 6 pm |
| Frame Shop | P: (703) 806-4655 | F: (703) 806-4698 | Frame Shop Webpage | SHOP HOURS | |
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Closed Closed 12 noon - 5 pm 12 noon - 5 pm 11 am - 5 pm 10 am - 5 pm 12 noon - 5 pm |
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