Woodcraft of Appleton/Fox Cities

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$175.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Dovetail Box with Hinged Lid

with Chris McCoy

Saturday, August 8, 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, August 8, 2026, 2 PM - 5 PM

Required Tools

SThis 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.

$120.00

Beginner

Introduction to Pyrography: The Art of Wood Burning

with Lori Sepnafski

Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Required Tools

Discover the warm, tactile art of pyrography! In this hands-on introductory workshop, you will learn how to use a wood burning pen to safely create beautiful, permanent designs on natural wood. We will start with the absolute basics, guiding you through pen safety, wood selection, and fundamental line-work. By the end of the session, you will put your new skills to the test and take home a beautiful, custom-burned piece of functional art. No Refunds for Cancellations / Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.

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$120.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Sharpening - Turning Tools

with Pacey Berken

Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Required Tools

In this hands-on classroom workshop, you’ll learn how to sharpen the essential woodturning lathe tools used every day in spindle and bowl work. From the basics of edge geometry to practical grinding and honing techniques, you’ll gain a clear theory foundation and then apply it through guided, in-class practice. You’ll sharpen and refine a range of tools including gouges and skews, as well as scrapers and parting tools. You’ll learn how to recognize bevels, control angles, maintain consistent edges, and produce clean cutting performance—so your tools cut easier, finish smoother, and last longer. By the end of the class, you’ll walk away confident with the skills and techniques to sharpen your tools at home, turning sharpening knowledge into dependable results every time you step into the shop. No Refunds for Cancellations / Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.

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$40.00

Beginner

Lichtenberg Woodburning Seminar: The Art and Science of Fractal Burns

with Lori Sepnafski

Friday, August 21, 2026, 6 PM - 8 PM

Unlock the striking beauty of lightning like patterns in wood with this in depth Lichtenberg woodburning seminar. Designed for makers, artists, and curious woodworkers, this session explores the fascinating world of fractal burning—where electricity, moisture, and grain structure combine to create organic, branching designs unlike anything else in woodworking.

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$175.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Dovetail Box with Hinged Lid

with Chris McCoy

Saturday, August 22, 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

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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.

$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.

$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.