Introduction To The Wood Lathe

Saturday, May 18, 10 AM - 4 PM

This class is for the brand new woodturner and those for whom any association with the lathe may have been many years ago. It is also for those who have recently acquired a lathe or those who are anticipating purchasing one. We will introduce you to the basics of woodturning, the medium we use (wood), some of the things you can do on the lathe, which lathe might be best for you, and how to use it safely. You will be told about all of those other things you will need but nobody told you about - tools, grinders, chucks, drills, sandpaper, finishes, etc. Some of these (turning tools for instance) are a necessity, while others are desirable options. We will cover some basic sharpening techniques using a roughing gouge for our demonstration. Time permitting and how well you grasp a few basic tool techniques, you will be guided through making a simple project that you can take home and use. (All materials are included) (CLS311)

Shop Safety Re-Built

Sunday, May 19, 1 PM - 4 PM

Woodcraft's Shop Safety Re-Built class is an introduction to safe shop practices. As this class is a prerequisite to other classes offered by Woodcraft, the instructor will discuss general safety concerns as they relate to the equipment located in our shop. It also presents the student an opportunity to become familiar with Woodcraft's particular machinery. While your own equipment will most likely be different than ours, the safety practices learned will be easily applied in your shop. Hands on experience will be gained on some of the most commonly used equipment in the shop. In this new and expanded version of the class, we will also be discussing the different types of safety equipment available for shop use, from safety glasses to first aid kits. Hearing and eye protection and closed toe shoes are required. CLS 226

Cabinet Making 3

Saturday, May 25, 9 AM - 5:30 PM

Here's your chance to take your cabinet making skills to the next level. You will be building a lower cabinet with a face frame using tongue and groove joinery. Discussion will be held on door set up and construction as the door will be the same type built in cabinet making 2. CLS113

Table Saw Basics

Sunday, May 26, 12 PM - 4 PM

The table saw is the centerpiece of any woodworking shop. However, many people are not getting the best performance from this critical machine. We will cover such topics as safe operations, how to tune up your saw for peak performance, how to check it during use, and tricks and tips to make sure it continues to perform as you want it to. Hands on work will include basic rip cuts and cross cuts. (CLS874)

Shop Safety Re-Built

Saturday, June 1, 10 AM - 3 PM

Woodcraft's Shop Safety Re-Built class is an introduction to safe shop practices. As this class is a prerequisite to other classes offered by Woodcraft, the instructor will discuss general safety concerns as they relate to the equipment located in our shop. It also presents the student an opportunity to become familiar with Woodcraft's particular machinery. While your own equipment will most likely be different than ours, the safety practices learned will be easily applied in your shop. Hands on experience will be gained on some of the most commonly used equipment in the shop. In this new and expanded version of the class, we will also be discussing the different types of safety equipment available for shop use, from safety glasses to first aid kits. Hearing and eye protection and closed toe shoes are required. CLS 226

From Rough To Ready; Lumber Preparation

Sunday, June 2, 12 PM - 4 PM

If you haven't realized it yet, you soon will. Your projects will only be as square and true as the lumber you start with. This hands on class will show you the techniques you need to turn that rough cut lumber into beautiful ready to use lumber. CLS230

Basic Cabinet Making

Saturday, June 8, 9 AM - 5:30 PM

Learn to make basic cabinets for the kitchen, bathroom or shop. Steve will teach you how to use the pocket hole jig for joining face frames, and for joining the carcasses of the cabinets. You will make a shelf and then use a jig for drilling shelf pin holes. As time allows, he will also discuss other aspects of cabinet making such as design, drawer making and installation, and door making. The router table, table saw, jointer, sander, and planer will all be used. During the class, you will make and then take home a 2' x 2' cabinet. (CLS014)

Fundamentals Of Finishing

Sunday, June 9, 12 PM - 4 PM

This beginner class is a lecture packed full of information, no hands-on. We will cover safety first. Then we will learn about the science of wood and the proper way to sand it. And to sum up everything you’ve learned, we will end the class with answering any questions you may have thought of during the lecture. (CLS229)

Intermediate Pen Turning

Saturday, June 15, 10 AM - 4 PM

If you have already discovered that "life's too short to use an ugly pen", and are ready to take your pens to the next level, this class is for you! John will cover the finer art of turning more advanced pens using some unique techniques. Come prepared to see and turn some amazing pens. CLS027

Knife Making 101 - Custom Knife Scales

Sunday, June 16, 12 PM - 4 PM

Join David to create a knife you will be proud to show and use for a lifetime, or for a quality gift. In this class you will attach your own custom scales to a Drop Point Hunter's Knife blank. You will learn how to shape, mount and finish custom handles for a truly one-of-a-kind knife. Class includes all materials. CLS345

Cabinet Making 2

Saturday, June 22, 9 AM - 5:30 PM

Using a model carcass from the Basic Cabinet Making class, you will learn how to build a raised panel door, a drawer and install drawer slides. Your door and drawer are designed to fit the cabinet you built in the Basic Cabinet Making class and are yours to take home. CLS231

Bandsaw 101

Sunday, June 23, 10 AM - 4 PM

Learn how to select a blade and adjust the tension, set the guide blocks/bearings, check wheel alignment, change tires, switch blades and use the tilting table. In addition, some cutting techniques such as re-sawing and circle cutting will be covered as well. This is a hands-on class so come prepared to practice and get dusty. BSAW101NT

Bandsaw Boxes Made Simple

Saturday, June 29, 10 AM - 4 PM

In this class you will tune up your skills by using the band saw, spindle sander, belt sander, disk sander, clamping and gluing. With expert guidance, you will take a simple block of wood and turn it into a beautiful box. The skills you learn will enable you to progress into many other uses for your band saw. (CLS266)

Shop Safety Re-Built

Sunday, June 30, 1 PM - 4 PM

Woodcraft's Shop Safety Re-Built class is an introduction to safe shop practices. As this class is a prerequisite to other classes offered by Woodcraft, the instructor will discuss general safety concerns as they relate to the equipment located in our shop. It also presents the student an opportunity to become familiar with Woodcraft's particular machinery. While your own equipment will most likely be different than ours, the safety practices learned will be easily applied in your shop. Hands on experience will be gained on some of the most commonly used equipment in the shop. In this new and expanded version of the class, we will also be discussing the different types of safety equipment available for shop use, from safety glasses to first aid kits. Hearing and eye protection and closed toe shoes are required. CLS 226

Shop Safety Re-Built

Saturday, July 6, 10 AM - 1 PM

Woodcraft's Shop Safety Re-Built class is an introduction to safe shop practices. As this class is a prerequisite to other classes offered by Woodcraft, the instructor will discuss general safety concerns as they relate to the equipment located in our shop. It also presents the student an opportunity to become familiar with Woodcraft's particular machinery. While your own equipment will most likely be different than ours, the safety practices learned will be easily applied in your shop. Hands on experience will be gained on some of the most commonly used equipment in the shop. In this new and expanded version of the class, we will also be discussing the different types of safety equipment available for shop use, from safety glasses to first aid kits. Hearing and eye protection and closed toe shoes are required. CLS 226

Shop Safety Re-Built

Saturday, July 6, 2 PM - 5 PM

Woodcraft's Shop Safety Re-Built class is an introduction to safe shop practices. As this class is a prerequisite to other classes offered by Woodcraft, the instructor will discuss general safety concerns as they relate to the equipment located in our shop. It also presents the student an opportunity to become familiar with Woodcraft's particular machinery. While your own equipment will most likely be different than ours, the safety practices learned will be easily applied in your shop. Hands on experience will be gained on some of the most commonly used equipment in the shop. In this new and expanded version of the class, we will also be discussing the different types of safety equipment available for shop use, from safety glasses to first aid kits. Hearing and eye protection and closed toe shoes are required. CLS 226

Sharpening Hand Tools

Sunday, July 7, 12 PM - 4 PM

This class will focus on sharpening three of the most common edge tools in the wood shop; the hand plane, the chisel and spokeshave. Denise will explain the use of angle setting jigs as well as the differences between various sharpening mediums. Students are encouraged to bring one handplane, chisel and/or spokeshave to be sharpened. CLS035

Cabinet Making 3

Part 1: Saturday, July 13, 9 AM - 5:30 PM

Part 2: Sunday, July 14, 1 PM - 4 PM

Here's your chance to take your cabinet making skills to the next level. You will be building a lower cabinet with a face frame using tongue and groove joinery. Discussion will be held on door set up and construction as the door will be the same type built in cabinet making 2. CLS113

Introduction To The Wood Lathe

Saturday, July 20, 10 AM - 4 PM

This class is for the brand new woodturner and those for whom any association with the lathe may have been many years ago. It is also for those who have recently acquired a lathe or those who are anticipating purchasing one. We will introduce you to the basics of woodturning, the medium we use (wood), some of the things you can do on the lathe, which lathe might be best for you, and how to use it safely. You will be told about all of those other things you will need but nobody told you about - tools, grinders, chucks, drills, sandpaper, finishes, etc. Some of these (turning tools for instance) are a necessity, while others are desirable options. We will cover some basic sharpening techniques using a roughing gouge for our demonstration. Time permitting and how well you grasp a few basic tool techniques, you will be guided through making a simple project that you can take home and use. (All materials are included) (CLS311)

Table Saw Basics

Sunday, July 21, 12 PM - 4 PM

The table saw is the centerpiece of any woodworking shop. However, many people are not getting the best performance from this critical machine. We will cover such topics as safe operations, how to tune up your saw for peak performance, how to check it during use, and tricks and tips to make sure it continues to perform as you want it to. Hands on work will include basic rip cuts and cross cuts. (CLS874)

Principles Of Bowl Turning

Saturday, July 27, 10 AM - 4 PM

What a perfect gift - a bowl that you make yourself and fill with snacks. We will show you how to shape and turn a lovely bowl. Learn the dynamics of wood shrinkage; the parts, proper use, differences, advantages and disadvantages of the fingernail versus regular grind bowl gouge; methods of mounting material to the lathe, safety issues, turning speed, and the safe use of a bowl gouge. Materials Included. CLS 782

Shop Safety Re-Built

Sunday, July 28, 1 PM - 4 PM

Woodcraft's Shop Safety Re-Built class is an introduction to safe shop practices. As this class is a prerequisite to other classes offered by Woodcraft, the instructor will discuss general safety concerns as they relate to the equipment located in our shop. It also presents the student an opportunity to become familiar with Woodcraft's particular machinery. While your own equipment will most likely be different than ours, the safety practices learned will be easily applied in your shop. Hands on experience will be gained on some of the most commonly used equipment in the shop. In this new and expanded version of the class, we will also be discussing the different types of safety equipment available for shop use, from safety glasses to first aid kits. Hearing and eye protection and closed toe shoes are required. CLS 226

Shop Safety Re-Built

Saturday, August 3, 10 AM - 1 PM

Woodcraft's Shop Safety Re-Built class is an introduction to safe shop practices. As this class is a prerequisite to other classes offered by Woodcraft, the instructor will discuss general safety concerns as they relate to the equipment located in our shop. It also presents the student an opportunity to become familiar with Woodcraft's particular machinery. While your own equipment will most likely be different than ours, the safety practices learned will be easily applied in your shop. Hands on experience will be gained on some of the most commonly used equipment in the shop. In this new and expanded version of the class, we will also be discussing the different types of safety equipment available for shop use, from safety glasses to first aid kits. Hearing and eye protection and closed toe shoes are required. CLS 226

Shop Safety Re-Built

Saturday, August 3, 2 PM - 5 PM

Woodcraft's Shop Safety Re-Built class is an introduction to safe shop practices. As this class is a prerequisite to other classes offered by Woodcraft, the instructor will discuss general safety concerns as they relate to the equipment located in our shop. It also presents the student an opportunity to become familiar with Woodcraft's particular machinery. While your own equipment will most likely be different than ours, the safety practices learned will be easily applied in your shop. Hands on experience will be gained on some of the most commonly used equipment in the shop. In this new and expanded version of the class, we will also be discussing the different types of safety equipment available for shop use, from safety glasses to first aid kits. Hearing and eye protection and closed toe shoes are required. CLS 226

Sharpening Hand Tools

Sunday, August 4, 12 PM - 4 PM

This class will focus on sharpening three of the most common edge tools in the wood shop; the hand plane, the chisel and spokeshave. Denise will explain the use of angle setting jigs as well as the differences between various sharpening mediums. Students are encouraged to bring one handplane, chisel and/or spokeshave to be sharpened. CLS035

Introduction To CNC

Saturday, August 10, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

This is an introductory course to CNC machines. Students will learn the basic components of a CNC machine and fundamentals of how to design and machine a simple sign. Students are highly encouraged to bring their own laptop with Vectric's V-Carve already installed. Your own laptop will allow you to follow along step-by-step. (CLS633)

Bandsaw 101

Sunday, August 11, 12 PM - 4 PM

Learn how to select a blade and adjust the tension, set the guide blocks/bearings, check wheel alignment, change tires, switch blades and use the tilting table. In addition, some cutting techniques such as re-sawing and circle cutting will be covered as well. This is a hands-on class so come prepared to practice and get dusty. BSAW101NT

Basic Pen Turning

Saturday, August 17, 10 AM - 4 PM

Did you know that you can make the same stylish and professional looking pens as those available in fine gift shops? Learn the techniques that produce excellent results every time. John will show you how to cut, drill, square the ends, turn, sand, apply a durable finish quickly and then assemble the parts. Soon you will be making pens for all of your friends. And now you can double your enjoyment... make one pen to give away and one for yourself. That's right...you get to make TWO pens! (CLS026)

Shop Safety Re-Built

Sunday, August 18, 12 PM - 4 PM

Woodcraft's Shop Safety Re-Built class is an introduction to safe shop practices. As this class is a prerequisite to other classes offered by Woodcraft, the instructor will discuss general safety concerns as they relate to the equipment located in our shop. It also presents the student an opportunity to become familiar with Woodcraft's particular machinery. While your own equipment will most likely be different than ours, the safety practices learned will be easily applied in your shop. Hands on experience will be gained on some of the most commonly used equipment in the shop. In this new and expanded version of the class, we will also be discussing the different types of safety equipment available for shop use, from safety glasses to first aid kits. Hearing and eye protection and closed toe shoes are required. CLS 226

Hand Tool Basics

Saturday, August 24, 10 AM - 4 PM

Not getting the most our of your hand tools? Perhaps this class will help. In this hands on class, you will learn the basics of using this most common hand tools: handplanes, handsaws, and chisels. Students are encouraged to bring their own tools to practice with. Handplanes and chisels should be sharpened ahead of time. CLS080

From Rough To Ready; Lumber Preparation

Sunday, August 25, 12 PM - 4 PM

If you haven't realized it yet, you soon will. Your projects will only be as square and true as the lumber you start with. This hands on class will show you the techniques you need to turn that rough cut lumber into beautiful ready to use lumber. CLS230

Breadboard and Bread Knife

Saturday, August 31, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

This class will cover the fundamentals of creating a bread board and a matching bread knife. You will learn how to cut and shape wood, sand and apply a finish. You will leave class with a project worthy of any kitchen! CLS 1028

Alex Snodgrass: The Art of Bandsaw Boxes

Thursday, October 24, 2 PM - 4 PM

In this interactive seminar, Alex Snodgrass will show just how easy it is to make beautiful bandsaw boxes. He’ll cover everything that you need to know while he demonstrates how to make a variety of different bandsaw box styles. You’ll see how to design and create unique wooden boxes using just a bandsaw. Alex will cover several types of boxes and demonstrate techniques such as curves, unusual shapes and how to setup your bandsaw for success! Now’s your chance to learn Alex’s secrets for making these fantastic little boxes. Sign up today – space is limited.

Alex Snodgrass: Make a 3D Stair Step Cutting Board

Friday, October 25, 9 AM - 5 PM

This is a great opportunity to create your own stunning 3D Stair Step Cutting Board with the master himself, Alex Snodgrass. Using only three different woods – maple, cherry, and walnut – Alex will show each student how to make a 3D Stair Step Cutting Board that will really impress your family and friends. During the class, Alex will answer all of your questions about bandsaws, while covering basic topics such as bandsaw mechanics, tuning a bandsaw, and making perfect straight or angled cuts. Alex will also cover topics including glue-up techniques, how to plane and will debunk some common bandsaw myths. By the end of the class, each student will have a fantastic 3D Stair Step Cutting Board made with their own hands! This class is designed for woodworkers of all skill levels. From the beginner to the advanced woodworker, every student will leave the class with a 3D Stair Step Cutting Board and a smile on their face. Register today – only 10 seats available!