TABLE SAW - JOINTER - PLANER

Thursday, May 16, 5:30 PM - 8 PM

The basis for any woodworking project is to start with flat and square lumber. In this class we will teach you how to use these three tools to prepare wood for use in your project. We will start with a rough board and flatten it, plane it and saw it to make it the perfect board for your project. We will also discuss safety. The student will leave this class with the confidence needed to prepare wood for any project.

INTRO TO PEN TURNING

Friday, May 17, 5:30 PM - 8 PM

Students will learn the proper steps to make a pen, from cutting and turning to finishing and final assembly. Each student will turn a pen to take home to show friends and family members. CAUTION: Pen Turning can be very addictive! This class may be cancelled if there are fewer than 3 students.

Knife Making 101

Saturday, May 18, 9 AM - 5 PM

Create a knife you will be proud to show and use for a lifetime or simply give as a gift. With this WoodRiver kit, you can make a high-quality knife without the need for metalworking tools, or the expertise required to make the blade. The knife is constructed from 7/64" - thick high-quality 440C stainless steel that is easy to sharpen and maintain a keen edge. Shape, mount and finish your custom handle for a truly one-of-a-kind, high-quality knife. The 8" overall length and 3 - 1/2" stainless steel blade with finger grip relief makes this a great general-purpose hunting, fishing, or camping knife. (We will be using the Drop Point Knife kit in this class)

Prepping for the Perfect Finish

Thursday, May 23, 5:30 PM - 8 PM

Ending with the perfect finish on a great project takes thought, planning and careful consideration. Your experience with different tools will most likely also decide the finish you choose and the steps to prepare for the application of the finish. In this class the instructor will cover some of the common finishes, the options for preparing the wood to best accept the finish and alternative preparation paths to assure you hit the mark for your project. At the end of the class, you’ll be able to layout your finishing project starting with preparation based on the finish type, and plan each and every step you will need to complete a beautiful project your friends will envy. (Optional class tools apron, and card scrapers)

Stopper & Popper Date Night Class

Thursday, May 30, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

A couple who takes this course will get the chance to turn a bottle opener and a wine stopper. Sign up today to make these neat projects and lasting memories!

Wood Turning Fundamentals III - Spindle Turning

Friday, May 31, 12:30 PM - 5 PM

In the third part of our Wood Turning Fundamentals series, students will develop their turning skills as they discuss and practice a variety of different cuts including roughing, beads, coves, and pommels. A portion of the class will also be devoted to improving sharpening skills and understanding the proper use of additional turning chisels and gouges. Students will receive excellent hands-on instruction as they complete a spindle project such as a wooden egg, flower stem pot, and a spin top. PRE-REQUISITE: Wood Turning Fundamentals I & II. PLEASE NOTE: This class may be cancelled if there are fewer than 3 students.

Wood Turning Fundamentals I - Intro To Turning

Saturday, June 1, 9 AM - 5 PM

Check out this class if you're interested in the world of wood turning! The class will begin with a discussion about lathe safety and terminology, the importance of sharpening, selecting the appropriate turning tools, and understanding the use of chucks and accessories. Students will then get several hours of hands-on practice learning fundamental tool techniques as they turn a small bowl project.

Finishing with Rubio Monocoat

Friday, June 7, 5:30 PM - 8 PM

Rubio Monocoat is fast becoming the finish of choice for woodworkers both professional and hobbyist. This class will teach you everything you need to know to use this finish like an expert. Everything will be covered! History of rubio, woodchoice, preparation, water-popping, application of the oil, use of Rubio Precolor stains, deciding on degree of luster and how to increase it, mixing of Precolor stains AND mixing of the Monocoat Oil 2C to achieve the exact colors you’re looking for. Knowing how to expertly repair Rubio Monocoat finish when the dreaded accident happens. We will also review the Rubio Monocoat system and how their products work together for excellence in finishing. At the end of the class, you’ll be able to layout your finishing project and plan each and every step you will need to complete to finish a beautiful project your friends will envy.

Woodworking Fundamentals I

Saturday, June 8, 9 AM - 5 PM

This class is designed for beginners who want to learn how to safely use the core tools of the wood shop. During the first half of the class, we will focus on how to properly flatten and size lumber using the table saw, jointer, and planer. Once the material is flat and square, we will discuss glue up methods as we join the material to create a cutting board. The second half of the class will focus on safely using the router and router table to shape the board and apply a decorative edge. Students will leave with a completed project and a great foundation for starting their woodworking journey!

Woodworking Fundamentals I

Saturday, June 15, 9 AM - 5 PM

This class is designed for beginners who want to learn how to safely use the core tools of the wood shop. During the first half of the class, we will focus on how to properly flatten and size lumber using the table saw, jointer, and planer. Once the material is flat and square, we will discuss glue up methods as we join the material to create a cutting board. The second half of the class will focus on safely using the router and router table to shape the board and apply a decorative edge. Students will leave with a completed project and a great foundation for starting their woodworking journey!

INTRO TO SCROLLSAW

Tuesday, June 18, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Let us introduce you to the scrollsaw and it's potential to create both beautiful and useful pieces of work. This class will be a hands-on class. Learn proper set-up procedures and blade selection for projects. Each student will complete a scrollsaw project.

Wood Turning Fundamentals I - Intro To Turning

Friday, June 21, 9 AM - 5 PM

Check out this class if you're interested in the world of wood turning! The class will begin with a discussion about lathe safety and terminology, the importance of sharpening, selecting the appropriate turning tools, and understanding the use of chucks and accessories. Students will then get several hours of hands-on practice learning fundamental tool techniques as they turn a small bowl project.

Wood Turning Fundamentals I - Intro To Turning

Saturday, June 22, 9 AM - 5 PM

Check out this class if you're interested in the world of wood turning! The class will begin with a discussion about lathe safety and terminology, the importance of sharpening, selecting the appropriate turning tools, and understanding the use of chucks and accessories. Students will then get several hours of hands-on practice learning fundamental tool techniques as they turn a small bowl project.

Wood Turning Fundamentals II - Bowl Turning

Sunday, June 23, 12 PM - 5 PM

In the second part of our Wood Turning Fundamentals series, students will hone their bowl turning skills with a natural edge bowl. They will be practicing different cuts including push cuts, pull cuts, and shear cuts. A portion of the class will be devoted to cutting and drying blanks for turning. PRE-REQUISITE: Wood Turning Fundamentals I

Oil Finishing By Hand

Tuesday, June 25, 5:30 PM - 8 PM

More than an afterthought, more than simply preservation and protection, finishing is THE step that takes you from project to masterpiece. There is no better compliment to a fine functioning piece of woodwork than a deep, rich oil finish that is also easy to maintain. In this class, students will learn how hand rubbed oil finishes enhance both the beauty and livelihood of wood, a brief history of finishing, demonstrations of several brands and types of finishes, and the student will leave with a hardwood trivet (or cutting board?) with one coat of the finish of their choice and the know-how not only to keep it beautiful, but also to nourish the beauty as the years go by. Woodwork only gets more beautiful over time when hand rubbed oil finishes are used.

Build a Windsor Stool

Part 1: Friday, June 28, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Saturday, June 29, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 3: Sunday, June 30, 9 AM - 5 PM

The Windsor stool originated in England in the early 18th century. It is characterized by its turned legs, spindles, and seat. Windsor stools were originally made from local hardwoods, such as ash, maple, and oak. Often used as work stools, they are stylish, comfortable and durable. In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of Windsor style furniture making through its simplest form, the Windsor stool. Discussion topics will include splitting, handling, and storing green wood along with drying techniques and technologies. The hands-on portion will focus on stool design, shaving and shaping parts, joinery, assembly and finishing. By the end of the 3rd day, you will have your own handmade stool to take home, as well as the knowledge and skills to continue exploring Windsor furniture building in your own shop or makerspace. Building a Windsor stool is a great way to learn about traditional woodworking techniques. It is also a satisfying project that will give you a sense of accomplishment. If you are interested in learning how to build furniture, a Windsor stool is a great place to start!

CNC 100: INTRO TO CNCs (CORE)

Friday, July 5, 5:30 PM - 8 PM

Learn the lingo and process to begin your studies in all things CNC / Vectric (VCarve Desktop, VCarve Pro & Aspire). HARDWARE OVERVIEW: machine anatomy / specs, accessories, and tooling. SOFTWARE OVERVIEW: VCarve Desktop, VCarve Pro & Aspire. FULL DEMO: Instructor will demo full CNC process … from design to machining. NOTE: No PC or software required. RECOMMENDED READING: "CNC Router Essentials" or “Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood”

CNC 101: Vectric Vcarve Basics

Part 1: Saturday, July 6, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, July 7, 9 AM - 5 PM

Two full days of hands-on software instruction in Vectric’s Vcarve. Learn how to create a CNC job, design and edit vectors using basic shapes and text, create basic toolpaths, add bits to tool database and save g-code for machining. The second day will include hands on machining; and discussing/ designing strategies to use a CNC machine. PROJECTS: various simple cutouts and signs. PRE-REQUISITE: CNC 100

Wood Turning Fundamentals II - Bowl Turning

Friday, July 12, 12:30 PM - 5 PM

In the second part of our Wood Turning Fundamentals series, students will hone their bowl turning skills with a natural edge bowl. They will be practicing different cuts including push cuts, pull cuts, and shear cuts. A portion of the class will be devoted to cutting and drying blanks for turning. PRE-REQUISITE: Wood Turning Fundamentals I. PLEASE NOTE: This class may be cancelled if there are fewer than 3 students.

Wood Turning Fundamentals I - Intro To Turning

Friday, August 9, 9 AM - 5 PM

Check out this class if you're interested in the world of wood turning! The class will begin with a discussion about lathe safety and terminology, the importance of sharpening, selecting the appropriate turning tools, and understanding the use of chucks and accessories. Students will then get several hours of hands-on practice learning fundamental tool techniques as they turn a small bowl project.

Oil Finishing By Hand

Tuesday, August 13, 5:30 PM - 8 PM

More than an afterthought, more than simply preservation and protection, finishing is THE step that takes you from project to masterpiece. There is no better compliment to a fine functioning piece of woodwork than a deep, rich oil finish that is also easy to maintain. In this class, students will learn how hand rubbed oil finishes enhance both the beauty and livelihood of wood, a brief history of finishing, demonstrations of several brands and types of finishes, and the student will leave with a hardwood trivet (or cutting board?) with one coat of the finish of their choice and the know-how not only to keep it beautiful, but also to nourish the beauty as the years go by. Woodwork only gets more beautiful over time when hand rubbed oil finishes are used.

CNC 100: INTRO TO CNCs (CORE)

Friday, September 6, 5:30 PM - 8 PM

Learn the lingo and process to begin your studies in all things CNC / Vectric (VCarve Desktop, VCarve Pro & Aspire). HARDWARE OVERVIEW: machine anatomy / specs, accessories, and tooling. SOFTWARE OVERVIEW: VCarve Desktop, VCarve Pro & Aspire. FULL DEMO: Instructor will demo full CNC process … from design to machining. NOTE: No PC or software required. RECOMMENDED READING: "CNC Router Essentials" or “Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood”

CNC 101: Vectric Vcarve Basics

Part 1: Saturday, September 7, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, September 8, 9 AM - 5 PM

Two full days of hands-on software instruction in Vectric’s Vcarve. Learn how to create a CNC job, design and edit vectors using basic shapes and text, create basic toolpaths, add bits to tool database and save g-code for machining. The second day will include hands on machining; and discussing/ designing strategies to use a CNC machine. PROJECTS: various simple cutouts and signs. PRE-REQUISITE: CNC 100

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 101: Boxes and Frames

Part 1: Thursday, September 12, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Friday, September 13, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the first part of this series, students will spend two days learning about the cabinetmaking process as they build two cabinets to take home. Topics covered include: creating a cut list, processing sheets of plywood, applying edge banding, drilling shelf pin holes, and making and attaching face frames. Students will complete two cabinet boxes: a base cabinet sized to fit common benchtop tools, and a wall cabinet that can be used for utility or shop storage. Any extra time at the end of the second day can be used for preparing surfaces for finish and/or discussing kitchen layout ideas. Students registered for future sessions of this series can choose to leave their cabinets onsite (space permitting)

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 102: Dovetailed Drawers

Thursday, September 19, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the second part of this series, students will receive hands-on practice creating dovetailed drawers. Topics covered include: measuring for drawers, creating a cut list, selecting the appropriate joinery, routing dovetails, assembling drawers, preparing for finish, and attaching drawer slides. This class can be taken as a standalone course, but the drawers will be sized specifically for the cabinets built in the KC101 class, and no size alterations will be allowed due to time and material constraints.

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 103: Shaker Doors

Friday, September 20, 9 AM - 5 PM

In this edition of our Kitchen Cabinetmaking Series, students will learn how to make their own Shaker style flat panel doors from start to finish. Topics covered include: measuring for doors, creating a cut list, processing hardwood lumber, routing cope-and-stick joinery, assembling doors, preparing the surface for finish, and attaching euro cup hinges. While this can be taken as a standalone course, the doors will be sized specifically for the cabinets built in KC101, and no size alterations will be allowed due to time and material constraints.

Wood Turning Fundamentals II - Bowl Turning

Friday, September 27, 12:30 PM - 5 PM

In the second part of our Wood Turning Fundamentals series, students will hone their bowl turning skills with a natural edge bowl. They will be practicing different cuts including push cuts, pull cuts, and shear cuts. A portion of the class will be devoted to cutting and drying blanks for turning. PRE-REQUISITE: Wood Turning Fundamentals I. PLEASE NOTE: This class may be cancelled if there are fewer than 3 students.

River Style Lazy Susan

Wednesday, October 9, 5 PM - 9 PM

Join Jess Crow, one of the nation's leading epoxy artistic woodworking innovators, for this brand new class where you will learn how to create a river style round. This round can be used as a clock, serving tray, lazy susan or more. Once you have the concept down you will be able to take this technique and turn it into a table of any size or shape. Jess will guide students through the river style process, including how you prepare a live edge slab*, how to save not only wood, but epoxy, creating a River Style project using Jess's "more is less" method, adding custom colors and designs, selecting and pouring the proper resin, and more! Students will have the option to add the lazy susan hardware when they come back to pick up their projects. *Note about this class. We will not be using a live edge slab, rather Jess's signature technique to conserve epoxy while having the look of a live river. During class there will be a complete walkthrough on how to build a live edge river table and a syllabus will be made available covering both techniques.

Epoxy End Table with Overlay

Thursday, October 10, 5 PM - 9 PM

Ready to make an epoxy end table? Jess will cover using multiple Pigments, Inks, and Mica powders in this class to create your own captivating one-of-a-kind 15" end table. Learn skills that will propel your future epoxy projects to the next level, including the "no sanding" technique, color dispersion methods, and how to achieve stunning edges. This is a great class to bring a friend or partner to! 2024 EDITION: Students will use multi-colored substrates for eye-popping color combinations and will have the option to add overlay material to the surface to achieve additional depth and customized look!

The Ultimate Epoxy Experience

Part 1: Friday, October 11, 9 AM - 1 PM

Part 2: Saturday, October 12, 9 AM - 1 PM

Students who register for this class will receive 8+ hours of in depth instruction from Jess Crow, one of the nation's leading epoxy artistic woodworking innovators. Topics covered include using molds, making molds, mixing colorants and resin, conducting deep pours, de-molding projects, sanding, and applying a final epoxy finish. Students will be working on two projects throughout this class. One will be a multi-layered pour that’s worked on over the two days and the second project will be done the first day of class and demolded the second day (weather and temperature permitting.) Note: Students who would like to take home the reusable mold used in the class may purchase it the day of the class for an additional $150 ($259.99 value)!

Ocean Wave Charcuterie Board

Friday, October 11, 5 PM - 9 PM

Make a statement for your home or as a gift! Capture the popular Ocean Wave technique that Jess helped pioneer in this fun, engaging class. During this class, you'll start with a practice board to get a feel for creating cells within epoxy then you'll advance into making your own charcuterie board. Techniques covered include mixing colors and also how not to mix colors.