As a beginner or someone who needs a refresher course in woodturning, tool control concepts are extremely important. I will show you why those nasty "catches" happen and how to get good, clean cuts with your tools. Once you grasp these basics, it will be much easier to begin making pens, pepper grinders, bowls, boxes, hollow forms, and any other woodturning project. Instruction will include safety, lathe setup, theory of tool control, sharpening tips, and basic cuts that can be made on spindles. You will have practice creating traditional spindle features with five fundamental turning tools, and each student will work on a project to take home.
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$125.00
Beginner
Introduction To The Lathe--Spindle Turning
Saturday, May 4, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Class Size: 4
Tools Required: Bring Your Own Dust Mask And Eye Protection If You Have Them.
This pen turning class is designed for either beginners (turning wooden pens), or more experienced turners (turning acrylic pens) with the help of our expert pen turning instructor. We'll choose the pen kit (Wall Street 2), and you choose the blank (wood or acrylic). Either way, you have a nice pen to take home with you.
Learn from our expert instructor how to work with gourds from start to finish to create a beautiful work of art. Lynne will show you a variety of interesting techniques.
Our finishing instructor, Bob Levey, is recognized nationally for his expertise in decorative painting and finishing. His client list reads like a Who's Who of celebrity elites. We are fortunate to have Bob here to share his wealth of knowledge with you. Information covered will include preparation, choice of wood, different options for coloring wood and different types of finishes. Intermediate techniques include color mixing and matching, methods to change the sheen, and options for surface distressing.
If you have never used or have little experience with power tools and want to learn, then this class is for you.
The Introduction to the Table Saw class will cover safety, tool components, setup and checks, basic cuts including crosscuts, rip cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts and special setups for specific cuts.
Some hands-on time will be available for you to practice. Build your confidence using this work horse of the wood shop.
We will be using the SawStop table saw as our tool of choice.
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$60.00
Beginner
Introduction To The Table Saw
Saturday, May 11, 10 AM - 12 PM
Class Size: 3
Tools Required: Dust Mask, Eye And Hearing Protection
Hand tool woodworking is the ultimate in relaxation. No screaming power tools to distract you—just the pleasure of using fine tools to create your masterpiece. A properly tuned hand plane is a key player in that list of tools, but setting one up is a mystery to the uninitiated. In this class we will go over some of the history of hand planes and discuss the various types and their uses. Tips for selection and maintenance are also discussed. From there, you will do a deep dive into the anatomy of a hand plane and learn what each part does and why. A sharp blade is critical to a well performing hand plane and you will be instructed on how to achieve a razor sharp edge that will sing as it slices wispy shavings from the workpiece.
Bring your own plane or use one of ours.
Learn how to make a sweet little heart box on the scroll saw. You can personalize the heart shape and decorate it "to your hearts desire". When you're done you can take this beauty home or give it to a loved one!
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$75.00
All Levels
Scroll Saw SWEET Heart Box
Sunday, May 12, 12 PM - 5 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: $60 Class Fee/$15 Materials Fee
Prerequisite: Scroll Saw Experience Recommended, But Not Required.
Tools Required: Eye And Ear Protection And A Dust Mask
Dan has been woodworking for more than 35 years. He studied intarsia, a decorative, semi-3D wood mosaic technique, with Judy Gale Roberts and Jerry Booher. Dan will teach their methodology for the student to complete a beginning or intermediate project. Materials will be provided.
Begin or continue your woodcarving journey by whittling a Comfort Bird, a sweet, smooth carving you can hold in your hand. All materials are provided including a high carbon steel carving knife with sharpening strop to keep and use for all your future projects. Safety and basic carving techniques will be taught in this hands on class. We will teach the basic skills needed to accomplish your own fun and rewarding projects.
All levels of carving ability are welcome, ages 14+.
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$96.00
All Levels
Learn Basic Woodcarving - Comfort Bird
Saturday, May 18, 1 PM - 5 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: ($60 Class Fee/$36 Materials Fee)
Prerequisite: None
Tools Required: Tools Will Be Provided For First Class.
In this class we will teach you how to turn and hollow a suction-fit lidded box on the lathe. You will learn how to chuck and re-chuck the box and lid on the lathe using jam chucks to remove the tenons used during the process. Learn tricks to getting a perfect suction-fit lid. Lidded boxes make great gifts, are fun to turn and don’t require big pieces of exotic wood.
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$75.00
Beginner/Intermediate
Turn A Lidded Box
Sunday, May 19, 12 PM - 5 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: $60 class fee/$15 material fee
Prerequisite: Some Lathe Experience
Tools Required: Bring Your Own Dust Mask And Eye Protection If You Have Them.
If you have a router and want to start using it or are thinking of getting one, this class is for you. We will cover these topics: Why use a router, types of routers, similarities and differences, components, bits, safe operation, router limits, bit speed, size of cut and some router accessories.
You will have time to practice installing bits for edge profiling, dado cuts, rabbet cuts and flush cuts.
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$75.00
Beginner
Introduction to Using the Router
Saturday, May 25, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Class Size: 2
Tools Required: Dust Mask, Eye And Hearing Protection
A router table enables you to find more and safer ways to use your router including mortise joints, jointing edges, trim work, end grain cuts, veneer joints and cope & stick.
Set up and safe router use will be discussed and practiced.
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$75.00
Beginner/Intermediate
Router Table
Saturday, May 25, 2 PM - 4 PM
Class Size: 2
Tools Required: Dust Mask, Eye And Hearing Protection
Wooden Tissue Box Cover
Join us for an exciting opportunity to experience the Shaper Tools Origin hand-held CNC-assisted router. Students will use the Origin to cut the parts and joinery for a beautiful wooden tissue box cover.
You will guide the Origin as it cuts the box joints and oval opening in the box parts. The Origin is an amazing tool and using it will be an adventure you will want to tell your friends about as they admire your creation.
You'll be guided through the steps to assemble the pieces. After assembly, the box will be sanded and ready to take home and finish however you wish. Finishing options will be discussed.
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$100.00
All Levels
Shaper Origin Experience
Sunday, May 26, 11 AM - 3 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: Tools and supplies provided.
Prerequisite: None
Tools Required: Eye & Ear Protection & A Dust Mask
A band saw is one of the most versatile tools in a woodworkers shop, but only if it is tuned up correctly. This class will teach you how to do that tune up properly, and how to maintain your band saw for years of reliable service. We will discuss which blade is best for any given situation, and how to use your band saw safely and efficiently when completing various cuts like resawing, cutting curves and compound curves, and when using various jigs.
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$50.00
All Levels
Band Saw Basics
Wednesday, May 29, 10 AM - 12 PM
Class Size: 2
Tuition Notes: Materials Not Included. Bring Scrap Wood Or Buy At Woodcraft.
Prerequisite: None.
Tools Required: Eye And Ear Protection And A Dust Mask
As a beginner or someone who needs a refresher course in woodturning, tool control concepts are extremely important. I will show you why those nasty "catches" happen and how to get good, clean cuts with your tools. Once you grasp these basics, it will be much easier to begin making pens, pepper grinders, bowls, boxes, hollow forms, and any other woodturning project. Instruction will include safety, lathe setup, theory of tool control, sharpening tips, and basic cuts that can be made on spindles. You will have practice creating traditional spindle features with five fundamental turning tools, and each student will work on a project to take home.
×
$125.00
Beginner
Introduction To The Lathe--Spindle Turning
Saturday, June 1, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Class Size: 4
Tools Required: Bring Your Own Dust Mask And Eye Protection If You Have Them.
In this class you will learn the basics of woodburning. The various tools and techniques needed will be discussed, as well as any safety concerns. Either bring your own woodburning tool if you'd like, or one will be provided for you to use.
This basic bowl class focuses on the craft of making a wooden bowl for everyday practical use. Instruction will include the basics of wood selection, mounting the wood to the lathe, design elements, and the use of bowl gouges and scrapers to turn and shape the bowl. Sanding and finishing techniques will also be discussed.
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$125.00
Bowl Turning Basics
Saturday, June 8, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Class Size: 4
Prerequisite: Introduction To The Lathe with 40 hours actual experience or experienced spindle turner
Tools Required: Bring Your Own Dust Mask And Eye Protection If You Have Them.
Come learn to make some simple, yet elegant wooden Christmas ornaments on the lathe using an ornament kit. You will find that this is a fantastic way to use those small pieces of beautiful wood you have been saving. You will be proud to give the ornament you create as a gift or to keep it as treasured family heirlooms!
Dan has been woodworking for more than 35 years. He studied intarsia, a decorative, semi-3D wood mosaic technique, with Judy Gale Roberts and Jerry Booher. Dan will teach their methodology for the student to complete a beginning or intermediate project. Materials will be provided.
Our finishing instructor, Bob Levey, is recognized nationally for his expertise in decorative painting and finishing. His client list reads like a Who's Who of celebrity elites. We are fortunate to have Bob here to share his wealth of knowledge with you. Information covered will include preparation, choice of wood, different options for coloring wood and different types of finishes. Intermediate techniques include color mixing and matching, methods to change the sheen, and options for surface distressing.
If you have never used or have little experience with power tools and want to learn, then this class is for you.
The Introduction to the Table Saw class will cover safety, tool components, setup and checks, basic cuts including crosscuts, rip cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts and special setups for specific cuts.
Some hands-on time will be available for you to practice. Build your confidence using this work horse of the wood shop.
We will be using the SawStop table saw as our tool of choice.
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$60.00
Beginner
Introduction To The Table Saw
Saturday, June 15, 10 AM - 12 PM
Class Size: 3
Tools Required: Dust Mask, Eye And Hearing Protection
Carve a beautiful decorative wooden spoon to display or gift with pride. All materials provided for this class including a high carbon steel carving knife and spoon carving knife with sharpening strop for all your future projects. Safety and carving techniques will be taught in this hands-on class. We will teach the basic skills needed to accomplish your own fun and rewarding projects.
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$100.00
All Levels
Learn Basic Woodcarving Spoon
Saturday, June 15, 1 PM - 5 PM
Class Size: 5
Tuition Notes: ($60 Class Fee/$40 Materials Fee)
Prerequisite: None
Tools Required: Tools Will Be Provided For First Class.
In this class we will teach you how to turn and hollow a suction-fit lidded box on the lathe. You will learn how to chuck and re-chuck the box and lid on the lathe using jam chucks to remove the tenons used during the process. Learn tricks to getting a perfect suction-fit lid. Lidded boxes make great gifts, are fun to turn and don’t require big pieces of exotic wood.
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$75.00
Beginner/Intermediate
Turn A Lidded Box
Sunday, June 16, 12 PM - 5 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: $60 class fee/$15 material fee
Prerequisite: Some Lathe Experience
Tools Required: Bring Your Own Dust Mask And Eye Protection If You Have Them.
If you have a router and want to start using it or are thinking of getting one, this class is for you. We will cover these topics: Why use a router, types of routers, similarities and differences, components, bits, safe operation, router limits, bit speed, size of cut and some router accessories.
You will have time to practice installing bits for edge profiling, dado cuts, rabbet cuts and flush cuts.
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$75.00
Beginner
Introduction to Using the Router
Saturday, June 22, 10 AM - 12 PM
Class Size: 2
Tools Required: Dust Mask, Eye And Hearing Protection
A router table enables you to find more and safer ways to use your router including mortise joints, jointing edges, trim work, end grain cuts, veneer joints and cope & stick.
Set up and safe router use will be discussed and practiced.
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$75.00
Beginner/Intermediate
Router Table
Saturday, June 22, 2 PM - 4 PM
Class Size: 2
Tools Required: Dust Mask, Eye And Hearing Protection
This pen turning class is designed for either beginners (turning wooden pens), or more experienced turners (turning acrylic pens) with the help of our expert pen turning instructor. We'll choose the pen kit (Wall Street 2), and you choose the blank (wood or acrylic). Either way, you have a nice pen to take home with you.
Make a beautiful trivet to set your pot on when bringing that great meal to the table. We'll prep the wood and use the table saw to dimension it. Then we'll use the router to create a rabbet joint to set the tile, add some feet and perhaps a fancy edge profile, possibly some decorative band inlay features and you're ready to add finish.
NOTE: Bring a decorative tile approximately 8" square and 1/4 to 3/8" thick.
Wood provided
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$85.00
All Levels
Make a Trivet
Saturday, June 29, 10 AM - 4 PM
Class Size: 2
Tools Required: Dust Mask, Eye And Hearing Protection
Hand tool woodworking is the ultimate in relaxation. No screaming power tools to distract you—just the pleasure of using fine tools to create your masterpiece. A properly tuned hand plane is a key player in that list of tools, but setting one up is a mystery to the uninitiated. In this class we will go over some of the history of hand planes and discuss the various types and their uses. Tips for selection and maintenance are also discussed. From there, you will do a deep dive into the anatomy of a hand plane and learn what each part does and why. A sharp blade is critical to a well performing hand plane and you will be instructed on how to achieve a razor sharp edge that will sing as it slices wispy shavings from the workpiece.
Bring your own plane or use one of ours.
Dan has been woodworking for more than 35 years. He studied intarsia, a decorative, semi-3D wood mosaic technique, with Judy Gale Roberts and Jerry Booher. Dan will teach their methodology for the student to complete a beginning or intermediate project. Materials will be provided.
If you have never used or have little experience with power tools and want to learn, then this class is for you.
The Introduction to the Table Saw class will cover safety, tool components, setup and checks, basic cuts including crosscuts, rip cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts and special setups for specific cuts.
Some hands-on time will be available for you to practice. Build your confidence using this work horse of the wood shop.
We will be using the SawStop table saw as our tool of choice.
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$60.00
Beginner
Introduction To The Table Saw
Saturday, July 6, 10 AM - 12 PM
Class Size: 3
Tools Required: Dust Mask, Eye And Hearing Protection
Hand tool woodworking is the ultimate in relaxation. No screaming power tools to distract you—just the pleasure of using fine tools to create your masterpiece. A properly tuned hand plane is a key player in that list of tools, but setting one up is a mystery to the uninitiated. In this class we will go over some of the history of hand planes and discuss the various types and their uses. Tips for selection and maintenance are also discussed. From there, you will do a deep dive into the anatomy of a hand plane and learn what each part does and why. A sharp blade is critical to a well performing hand plane and you will be instructed on how to achieve a razor sharp edge that will sing as it slices wispy shavings from the workpiece.
Bring your own plane or use one of ours.
Learn from our expert instructor how to work with gourds from start to finish to create a beautiful work of art. Lynne will show you a variety of interesting techniques.
Dull tools prevent you from doing your best work and are dangerous. Let us show you a quick and easy way to sharpen your turning tools using a slow speed grinder and the Wolverine Jig. We'll help you with the steps to setting up the jig and how to get the most out of the jig so you'll be back to your turning project in no time. Just bring your own safety glasses and lathe tools and we will teach you what you need to know to have sharp lathe tools that are a joy to work with.
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$50.00
Beginner
Lathe Tool Sharpening
Thursday, July 11, 4 PM - 7 PM
Class Size: 6
Tools Required: Bring Your Own Dust Mask And Eye Protection If You Have Them.
As a beginner or someone who needs a refresher course in woodturning, tool control concepts are extremely important. I will show you why those nasty "catches" happen and how to get good, clean cuts with your tools. Once you grasp these basics, it will be much easier to begin making pens, pepper grinders, bowls, boxes, hollow forms, and any other woodturning project. Instruction will include safety, lathe setup, theory of tool control, sharpening tips, and basic cuts that can be made on spindles. You will have practice creating traditional spindle features with five fundamental turning tools, and each student will work on a project to take home.
×
$125.00
Beginner
Introduction To The Lathe--Spindle Turning
Saturday, July 13, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Class Size: 4
Tools Required: Bring Your Own Dust Mask And Eye Protection If You Have Them.
Use your favorite cookie cutters to design and create Christmas ornaments using a scroll saw. By stacking the material, you can cut out several at the same time. Bring three simple cookie cutters (sized about 3 inches) to choose from. Materials will be provided.
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$75.00
All Levels
Stack-cut Scroll Saw Ornaments
Sunday, July 14, 1 PM - 6 PM
Class Size: 3
Tuition Notes: $60 Class Fee/$15 Materials Fee
Tools Required: Dust Mask, Eye And Hearing Protection
Our finishing instructor, Bob Levey, is recognized nationally for his expertise in decorative painting and finishing. His client list reads like a Who's Who of celebrity elites. We are fortunate to have Bob here to share his wealth of knowledge with you. Information covered will include preparation, choice of wood, different options for coloring wood and different types of finishes. Intermediate techniques include color mixing and matching, methods to change the sheen, and options for surface distressing.
A band saw is one of the most versatile tools in a woodworkers shop, but only if it is tuned up correctly. This class will teach you how to do that tune up properly, and how to maintain your band saw for years of reliable service. We will discuss which blade is best for any given situation, and how to use your band saw safely and efficiently when completing various cuts like resawing, cutting curves and compound curves, and when using various jigs.
×
$40.00
All Levels
Band Saw Basics
Saturday, July 20, 10 AM - 12 PM
Class Size: 2
Tuition Notes: Materials Not Included. Bring Scrap Wood Or Buy At Woodcraft.
Prerequisite: None.
Tools Required: Eye And Ear Protection And A Dust Mask
You'll be a whiz at whittling a wooden Wizard! All materials provided for this class including a high carbon steel carving knife with sharpening strop for all your future projects. Safety and carving techniques will be taught in this hands-on class. We will cover the basic skills needed to accomplish your own fun and rewarding projects.
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$86.00
All Levels
Whittle a Wooden Wizard
Saturday, July 20, 1 PM - 5 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: ($60 Class Fee/$26 Materials Fee)
Prerequisite: None
Tools Required: Tools Will Be Provided For First Class.
In this class we will teach you how to turn and hollow a suction-fit lidded box on the lathe. You will learn how to chuck and re-chuck the box and lid on the lathe using jam chucks to remove the tenons used during the process. Learn tricks to getting a perfect suction-fit lid. Lidded boxes make great gifts, are fun to turn and don’t require big pieces of exotic wood.
×
$75.00
Beginner/Intermediate
Turn A Lidded Box
Sunday, July 21, 12 PM - 5 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: $60 class fee/$15 material fee
Prerequisite: Some Lathe Experience
Tools Required: Bring Your Own Dust Mask And Eye Protection If You Have Them.
If you have a router and want to start using it or are thinking of getting one, this class is for you. We will cover these topics: Why use a router, types of routers, similarities and differences, components, bits, safe operation, router limits, bit speed, size of cut and some router accessories.
You will have time to practice installing bits for edge profiling, dado cuts, rabbet cuts and flush cuts.
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$75.00
Beginner
Introduction to Using the Router
Saturday, July 27, 10 AM - 12 PM
Class Size: 2
Tools Required: Dust Mask, Eye And Hearing Protection
A router table enables you to find more and safer ways to use your router including mortise joints, jointing edges, trim work, end grain cuts, veneer joints and cope & stick.
Set up and safe router use will be discussed and practiced.
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$75.00
Beginner/Intermediate
Router Table
Saturday, July 27, 2 PM - 4 PM
Class Size: 2
Tools Required: Dust Mask, Eye And Hearing Protection
This pen turning class is designed for either beginners (turning wooden pens), or more experienced turners (turning acrylic pens) with the help of our expert pen turning instructor. We'll choose the pen kit (Wall Street 2), and you choose the blank (wood or acrylic). Either way, you have a nice pen to take home with you.
