Woodcraft of Appleton/Fox Cities

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$100.00

Beginner

Turn a Sphere

with Gerald Jensen

Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Required Tools

This class is designed to introduce the novice turner to sphere turning techniques. Learning to turn spheres helps beginning turners learn tool control, body movement, grain awareness, layout accuracy, and surface refinement, all in a single project. Gerry will demonstrate basic tool techniques students will use to complete a wooden sphere. No Refunds for Cancellations / Reschedules within 7 days of Class date. Note: a $20 materials fee (cash or credit card) will be collected by the instructor at the start of the class.

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$100.00

Beginner

Turn A Spindle-Make a Mallet

with Gerald Jensen

Saturday, August 29, 2026, 2 PM - 5 PM

Required Tools

This class is designed to introduce the novice turner to the wood lathe. Gerry will take you step by step through machine set-up, tool safety and usage. In this class, students will learn basic tool techniques and spindle-turning cuts used to complete a functional wooden mallet. Sharpening will be briefly covered. No Refunds for Cancellations / Reschedules within 7 days of Class date. Note: a $20 materials fee (cash or credit card) will be collected by the instructor at the start of the class.

$175.00

Beginner

Dovetail Box with Hinged Lid

with Chris McCoy

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Required Tools

Learn one of woodworking’s most sought-after joinery techniques and build a precision keepsake box in this hands-on class. Using specialized jigs and a router table, students will create clean, repeatable dovetail joints—no prior experience required. Each student will construct a small hardwood box featuring a functional hinged lid and a clean, professional fit. This class focuses on accuracy, technique, and confidence using modern woodworking methods that make traditionally difficult joinery approachable and successful. Throughout the session, you’ll learn how to safely use a router table with jigs, cut both tails and pins, and assemble your project with proper alignment and clamping techniques. We’ll also cover hinge placement and lid operation so your box opens and closes smoothly. At the end of class, students will have the option to personalize their box with laser engraving, making it a perfect gift or keepsake. All materials provided. No Refunds for Cancellations / Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.

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$100.00

Beginner

Turn a Lidded Box

with Gerald Jensen

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 2 PM - 5 PM

Required Tools

This class is designed to introduce the novice turner to the wood lathe. Gerry will take you step by step through machine set-up, tool safety and usage. In this class, students will learn basic tool techniques and turning cuts used to complete a functional wooden lidded Box. Sharpening will be briefly covered. No Refunds for Cancellations / Reschedules within 7 days of Class date. Note: a $20 materials fee (cash or credit card) will be collected by the instructor at the start of the class.

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$110.00

Beginner

Make a Duck Call

with Barry Gill

Saturday, September 12, 2026, 2 PM - 5 PM

Required Tools

Join us to learn the craft of making your own duck call—part woodworking, part tuning, and fully hands-on. In this class, you’ll shape and assemble the key components, understand how airflow and reed behavior affect sound, and finish your call with durable, good-looking detailing. Whether you’re building your first call or refining skills from a previous project, you’ll leave with a functional duck call and the knowledge to adjust tone, response, and pitch as you practice in the field. You’ll cover: Basic duck call anatomy (components and how they work together) Measuring, fitting, and preparing parts for a clean build Tuning concepts: how changes influence tone and responsiveness Assembly and finishing steps Testing, troubleshooting, and dialing in your sound Class format: guided instruction with individual work time (materials required to be purchased before class: 1-1.5x1.5x12 turning blank of you choosing, 1-accent band, 1-duck call kit, 1-tooling kit #159364 and 1-lanyard #159365). No Refunds for Cancellations / Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.

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$100.00

Beginner

Turn a Sphere

with Gerald Jensen

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12:30 AM

Required Tools

This class is designed to introduce the novice turner to sphere turning techniques. Learning to turn spheres helps beginning turners learn tool control, body movement, grain awareness, layout accuracy, and surface refinement, all in a single project. Gerry will demonstrate basic tool techniques students will use to complete a wooden sphere. No Refunds for Cancellations / Reschedules within 7 days of Class date. Note: a $20 materials fee (cash or credit card) will be collected by the instructor at the start of the class.

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$350.00

All Levels

Alex Snodgrass Tour 2026

with Alex Snodgrass

Sunday, October 25, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Build A Pin Box and Two-Drawer Wave Box Renowned bandsaw master Alex Snodgrass will lead a hands-on class devoted to building two striking projects: a four-drawer pin box and a two-drawer wave box. Instruction covers setup, cutting techniques and safe shaping methods while Alex guides participants step by step and answers questions throughout the process. He also reveals the secrets behind his signature designs, including magnetic boxes, push button boxes, the gravity pin box and an articulated snake. Additionally, participants will receive exclusive access to a private video showcasing the completed projects, extending the learning beyond the classroom. By the end of the day, students not only complete two boxes but also gain the rare chance to learn directly from a legend in the craft, leaving with the skills and confidence to create almost any style of bandsaw box. Cost is $300 for the class and $50 for materials = $350 total. Secure your spot TODAY. Class size is limited to 10. No Refunds for Cancellations / Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.