From Countertop to Live Edge Wood Surface and Floors. Epoxy Pouring required preparation, precision, and a good amount of experience and creativity. In this course our instructor will guide you in all steps to create a stunning, glossy finish that highlights the natural beauty of the wood.
Master the core skills of traditional woodworking using only hand tools. This comprehensive series introduces sharpening, planing, sawing, chiseling, and dovetail joinery — all leading to a final project where you’ll build a dovetailed box by hand. Each class builds on the previous one, helping you develop accuracy, confidence, and craftsmanship with every session. Whether you’re new to hand tools or ready to refine your fundamentals, this course offers a complete foundation in classic woodworking technique.
With Intro to Woodworking I, the student will learn the basic aspects, safety measures and uses of power tools and furniture assembly procedures. You will complete a small wall hanging cabinet. You will gain hands-on experience with basic joinery' how to "4 square" a board as well as hardware installation by the end of the last session.
Have you ever wanted to try turning on a wood lathe? Join us in this introductory class and learn about the lathe and associated tools. Not only will you learn proper processes for spindle turning on the lathe safely and effectively, but you’ll also go home with an attractive candlestick holder. Use the basic skills from this class to move on to other turning classes like pen and bowl turning. All materials are included.
In this class you will learn the processes for safely turning a wooden bowl on the lathe. You will complete an attractive bowl that’s about six inches in diameter and two inches deep. It is HIGHLY recommended that you take the Introduction to the Wood Lathe class prior to enrolling in this class as we will be building on the skills learned in the intro class. All materials are included.
Terry will teach you how to use a table saw safely and accurately. Each student will have the opportunity to practice many table saw operations including cross cutting, ripping and taper cuts. The student will also make a basic crosscut sled. Terry will go over how to install the sliders so their sled will make accurate crosscuts. He will discuss the advantages/disadvantages of the various types of sliders available so the student can decide which type suits their needs and make a purchase accordingly.
With Intro to Woodworking I, the student will learn the basic aspects, safety measures and uses of power tools and furniture assembly procedures. You will complete a small wall hanging cabinet. You will gain hands-on experience with basic joinery' how to "4 square" a board as well as hardware installation by the end of the last session.
In Out of My Mind Carving with Steve Wilensky, participants will learn from a master carver with a unique talent for revealing whimsical characters hidden within any piece of wood. Steve’s approach is all about creativity and intuition—guiding each student to carve out the figure that “wants to come out” of the wood. The day begins with an overview of essential skills, including how to handle, manipulate, and keep carving tools sharp while prioritizing safety. With Steve’s expert guidance, students will enjoy the peaceful rhythm of carving, allowing their imaginations to shape delightful, one-of-a-kind characters. This relaxing class is perfect for anyone eager to explore the art of whimsical woodcarving in an inspiring, hands-on environment.
This is a hand-on, 5 half day Class, for young teenagers' eager to experience working in a real woodshop. We'll provide a safe and creative environment. Different project every day. Suitable from ages 10- to 14-year-old. The activities will run from 1PM to 5PM. Early drop-off or late pick-up is NOT available. Call the store if you have any question. Phone (770) 587-3372
Few things are as uniquely American as an Adirondack chair. Build this timeless classic in our 2-day Adirondack chair class. You will learn how to use templates for consistent and repeatable component piece completion. You will then assemble those components into your own backyard masterpiece. Once you have completed this class you will be able to use these techniques to build additional Adirondack chairs for yourself, friends and relatives. Tools used during this class will include the Table Saw, Band Saw, Miter Saw, Spindle and Disk Sander, Router and Drill Driver.
Learn the processes of turning practical object on the wood lathe. Choose from various projects to turn like: Pizza Cutters (2 sizes), Cheese slicers, Ice Cream Scoops, (2 designs) and a Cake/Pie/Pizza Server (also 2 sizes). All stainless-steel and high quality. They make great gifts and can be turned in a small amount of time. This is a great project for beginning and intermediate woodturners. All materials are included for a single project.
Elevate your woodworking prowess with our comprehensive Drawer Building Class! Whether you're a seasoned craftsman or just venturing into DIY projects, this class is tailored for you. Learn the intricacies of precise measurement, material selection, cutting-edge techniques, and seamless assembly. In class we'll explore different methods of construction, depending of style, use and tools that the students have available at home. A. Join us on this enriching journey and unlock the skills to create stunning drawers that stand out for their craftsmanship and durability. Enroll now and bring your woodworking visions to life!
With Intro to Woodworking I, the student will learn the basic aspects, safety measures and uses of power tools and furniture assembly procedures. You will complete a small wall hanging cabinet. You will gain hands-on experience with basic joinery' how to "4 square" a board as well as hardware installation by the end of the last session.
Take your epoxy skills to the next level in this advanced class, where you'll craft a stunning epoxy-accented cutting board. Designed for woodworkers who have completed an epoxy pouring class, this workshop combines woodworking techniques with creative epoxy designs. What you’ll learn: Selecting and preparing wood for epoxy. Advanced epoxy pouring and design techniques. Shaping, sanding, and finishing for a functional and polished cutting board. By the end of this class, you'll have a completed, food-safe cutting board featuring a unique epoxy design, ready to impress in your kitchen or as a gift.
In this class, you'll craft a beautiful small bowl approximately 4 inches in diameter—perfect for holding condiments, spices, or other kitchen essentials. This beginner-friendly project offers endless creative possibilities and allows you to add a unique, handcrafted touch to your kitchen décor.
Learn how to set-up the handheld router and router table to make different types of cuts that are used in making furniture, cabinets, boxes and other woodworking. These techniques will be used to demonstrate several project examples. This class is valuable for everyone from the beginner to the more experienced woodworker wanting to brush up on his or her router and router table skills
With Intro to Woodworking I, the student will learn the basic aspects, safety measures and uses of power tools and furniture assembly procedures. You will complete a small wall hanging cabinet. You will gain hands-on experience with basic joinery' how to "4 square" a board as well as hardware installation by the end of the last session.
Have you ever wanted to try turning on a wood lathe? Join us in this introductory class and learn about the lathe and associated tools. Not only will you learn proper processes for spindle turning on the lathe safely and effectively, but you’ll also go home with an attractive candlestick holder. Use the basic skills from this class to move on to other turning classes like pen and bowl turning. All materials are included.
Take your wood lathe skills to the next level by turning a writing pen from a wooden blank. Processes for turning to high tolerances will be learned as well as sanding and finishing fundamentals. Students will leave with a pen they can be proud of and use for years to come. All materials are included.
In this Date Night Woodworking project, couples, families, and friends come together to create a simple, handcrafted item—projects will vary. With guidance from an instructor, participants will enjoy hands-on time sanding, assembling, and finishing their project in a relaxed, fun setting. Perfect for beginners, this workshop offers a unique way to connect, unwind, and create a keepsake to take home and remember the night by.
This woodworking course introduces students to the principles of bandsaw operation, setup, and project construction through the creation of a custom bandsaw box. Participants will learn how proper machine tuning and blade selection contribute to accuracy, efficiency, and quality results. Using these skills, students will design and build a unique bandsaw box while developing techniques for shaping, fitting, assembly, and finishing.
In this class, the Student will expand upon what they have already learned by using the bandsaw and router, in addition to the tools learned in the previous class, to build a Shaker Side Table. The student will learn how to make the mortise and tenon joint using the Festool Domino tool, a simple Dovetail Drawer, as well as how to add a taper to a leg.
In Out of My Mind Carving with Steve Wilensky, participants will learn from a master carver with a unique talent for revealing whimsical characters hidden within any piece of wood. Steve’s approach is all about creativity and intuition—guiding each student to carve out the figure that “wants to come out” of the wood. The day begins with an overview of essential skills, including how to handle, manipulate, and keep carving tools sharp while prioritizing safety. With Steve’s expert guidance, students will enjoy the peaceful rhythm of carving, allowing their imaginations to shape delightful, one-of-a-kind characters. This relaxing class is perfect for anyone eager to explore the art of whimsical woodcarving in an inspiring, hands-on environment.
Bring a Red-Tailed Hawk to life in this hands-on woodcraft class! Perfect for beginners and intermediate carvers, you’ll learn how to shape, carve, burn, and paint a stunning 5” miniature hawk using power-carving techniques and transparent acrylic washes. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll develop skills in creating realistic feathers, fine details, symmetry, and lifelike color effects. By the end of the class, you’ll take home a beautifully detailed miniature hawk and a new set of carving skills to build on.
Explore the art of transforming wood with vibrant alcohol dyes in this engaging lecture-style workshop. Participants will learn how dyes interact with natural wood grain, discover techniques for achieving striking color effects, and gain insight into the creative process behind decorative wood finishing. Through demonstrations and guided discussion, the session will showcase methods for blending colors, enhancing patterns, and designing unique finished pieces. No prior experience is needed—just an interest in color, texture, and creative craftsmanship.
You’ll learn how to safely cut and reassemble your board to form smooth, organic wave patterns that look complex but are achievable with proper technique. Along the way, you’ll work with the Planer, Drum Sander, Bandsaw, Disc & Spindle Sander, and Hand Router. You will also learn proper clamping techniques for curved glue-ups, alignment tips to keep patterns seamless, and finishing practices that highlight wood grain and durability.
Turn every ornament into a timeless holiday heirloom. The graceful curves of the WoodRiver® clear anodized aluminum finials beautifully complement your custom wood-turned design, creating a stunning centerpiece for the Christmas tree. This rewarding project is more than just an ornament—it’s the beginning of a meaningful tradition. Year after year, you may find yourself crafting a unique signature design to celebrate each holiday season and create keepsakes your family will treasure for generations.
Master the art of crafting iconic Shaker Oval Boxes in this immersive 2-day workshop. This class offers an opportunity to refine your skills while creating a set of five beautifully crafted boxes, each ready for staining or finishing. What you’ll learn: Traditional techniques for shaping and bending wood. Carving swallow tails. Proper assembly and construction methods for Shaker-style joinery. Tips for achieving precision and consistency across multiple pieces. Choose from cherry or maple wood for your project, ensuring each box reflects your personal style. By the end of the class, you’ll have a complete nested set of 5 Shaker Oval Boxes, showcasing your craftsmanship and attention to detail.
In this class you will learn the processes for safely turning a wooden bowl on the lathe. You will complete an attractive bowl that’s about six inches in diameter and two inches deep. It is HIGHLY recommended that you take the Introduction to the Wood Lathe class prior to enrolling in this class as we will be building on the skills learned in the intro class. All materials are included.
Scroll-sawing the most popular, rewarding and safest of all woodworking activities. The tool is easy for beginning woodworkers of all ages to create a wide variety of useful and fun items. This class will show you how to set-up and use the saw, select the proper blade for different projects, find or create and use patterns, and to sand and finish your creation. You will practice basic in- and outside cuts to make sticks figures, puzzles, three-dimensional objects, and much more.
Apply your new skills to a finished project. This class rotates projects seasonally, making it perfect for repeat participation while reinforcing core techniques. You Will Learn: • Pattern transfer and layout • Inside cuts and drilling • Clean curves and detail work • Basic finishing prep
Ready to take your pen turning skills to the next level? This class is designed for those already familiar with pen turning basics but eager to refine their expertise. Craft a more complex pen from wooden or acrylic blanks. Students will leave with a pen they can be proud of and use for years to come. All materials are included.
Create a set of beautiful beach-themed coasters using epoxy resin, pigments, and layered pouring techniques to mimic ocean waves and sandy shores. In this hands-on class, your instructor will guide you through preparing coaster bases, mixing and tinting epoxy, pouring and shaping realistic wave effects, and adding shimmering accents for depth and movement. You’ll learn safe epoxy handling, color blending, heat-gun wave forming, and finishing techniques to achieve a smooth, high-gloss surface. Leave with a stunning set of coastal-inspired coasters and the confidence to continue creating resin art at home.
For those looking to take their bowl-turning skills further, our Advanced Bowl Turning class explores more complex forms, refining techniques for shaping, hollowing, and achieving a professional finish. This next-level course is perfect for students eager to expand their craftsmanship and tackle more intricate projects.
Learn the five key steps to successful gluing, from preparation and dry assembly to clamp time and cure. This interactive session covers common glue failures, choosing the right wood glue, and practical tips for stronger joints and better results in the shop. About the Instructor: Bob Behnke is the Technical Service Manager for the Construction Division at Franklin International, overseeing the Titebond® line of wood glues, adhesives, and sealants. With more than 30 years in the adhesives industry, Bob brings extensive experience in adhesive technology, product development, and technical support.
In this class, you'll craft a beautiful small bowl approximately 4 inches in diameter—perfect for holding condiments, spices, or other kitchen essentials. This beginner-friendly project offers endless creative possibilities and allows you to add a unique, handcrafted touch to your kitchen décor.
With Intro to Woodworking I, the student will learn the basic aspects, safety measures and uses of power tools and furniture assembly procedures. You will complete a small wall hanging cabinet. You will gain hands-on experience with basic joinery' how to "4 square" a board as well as hardware installation by the end of the last session.
Shooting boards are essential in any woodshop for achieving precise, square, and repeatable cuts with hand planes. Students will learn the fundamentals of shooting board design, how to accurately build and set up their own shooting board and the correct techniques for shooting end grain, truing edges and refining joinery parts to exact dimensions. Through hands-on instruction and guided practice, each participant will leave with a functional shooting board and the skills needed to use it confidently and accurately in their own shop.
Terry will teach you how to use a table saw safely and accurately. Each student will have the opportunity to practice many table saw operations including cross cutting, ripping and taper cuts. The student will also make a basic crosscut sled. Terry will go over how to install the sliders so their sled will make accurate crosscuts. He will discuss the advantages/disadvantages of the various types of sliders available so the student can decide which type suits their needs and make a purchase accordingly.
With Intro to Woodworking I, the student will learn the basic aspects, safety measures and uses of power tools and furniture assembly procedures. You will complete a small wall hanging cabinet. You will gain hands-on experience with basic joinery' how to "4 square" a board as well as hardware installation by the end of the last session.
Have you ever wanted to try turning on a wood lathe? Join us in this introductory class and learn about the lathe and associated tools. Not only will you learn proper processes for spindle turning on the lathe safely and effectively, but you’ll also go home with an attractive candlestick holder. Use the basic skills from this class to move on to other turning classes like pen and bowl turning. All materials are included.
Turn every ornament into a timeless holiday heirloom. The graceful curves of the WoodRiver® clear anodized aluminum finials beautifully complement your custom wood-turned design, creating a stunning centerpiece for the Christmas tree. This rewarding project is more than just an ornament—it’s the beginning of a meaningful tradition. Year after year, you may find yourself crafting a unique signature design to celebrate each holiday season and create keepsakes your family will treasure for generations.
Embark on a captivating journey through furniture history in our comprehensive seminar on restoration. Discover the secrets of restoration, where craftsmanship meets history. Dive into practical techniques that honor the authenticity of each piece while reviving its glory. The instructor will shera invaluable insights into preserving the essence of bygone eras. Join us for an immersive experience, where the past comes to life through the restoration of these timeless treasures.
In this hands-on class, each student will complete a 15" face frame style base cabinet with drawer and a Shaker-Style door. Cabinet styles and design considerations will be discussed that can be adapted for several different applications including kitchen cabinets, entertainment centers, and bookcases. Construction of the cabinet carcass, face frame and drawer will employ the Kreg Joinery system and construction of the raised panel door will utilize the traditional cope and stick method. Additional joinery techniques for the carcass, face frame, drawer and door will be discussed. You will learn the safe and proper use of the table saw, compound miter saw, router table and finishing sander as you complete the project.
In this class you will learn the processes for safely turning a wooden bowl on the lathe. You will complete an attractive bowl that’s about six inches in diameter and two inches deep. It is HIGHLY recommended that you take the Introduction to the Wood Lathe class prior to enrolling in this class as we will be building on the skills learned in the intro class. All materials are included.
In Out of My Mind Carving with Steve Wilensky, participants will learn from a master carver with a unique talent for revealing whimsical characters hidden within any piece of wood. Steve’s approach is all about creativity and intuition—guiding each student to carve out the figure that “wants to come out” of the wood. The day begins with an overview of essential skills, including how to handle, manipulate, and keep carving tools sharp while prioritizing safety. With Steve’s expert guidance, students will enjoy the peaceful rhythm of carving, allowing their imaginations to shape delightful, one-of-a-kind characters. This relaxing class is perfect for anyone eager to explore the art of whimsical woodcarving in an inspiring, hands-on environment.
Create a stunning beach-themed resin coasters using epoxy, pigments, and layered pouring techniques to mimic rolling ocean waves and natural sandy textures. In this hands-on class, your instructor will walk you through prepping the board surface, mixing and tinting epoxy, pouring and sculpting realistic wave effects, and adding shimmering details for depth and motion. You’ll learn proper epoxy safety, color blending, heat-gun wave shaping, and finishing methods to achieve a smooth, high-gloss finish. Leave with a beautiful coastal-inspired coaster and the skills to continue making resin art on your own.
Discover advanced pen turning in this two-day class, designed for those who have completed Intro and Intermediate pen turning. Students will learn to design their own pen blank using combination of wood and/or cast in acrylic to create a unique pen blank. With personalized guidance from an experienced instructor, students will create a one-of-a-kind rollerball or fountain pen that will last a lifetime. All materials are included.
The instructor will guide the student through the choosing of the right hardwood all the way to what finish to put on your completed cutting board. You will be using the Planer, Drum Sander, Bandsaw, Disc & Spindle Sander & Hand Router by end of day. The instructor will teach you how to properly glue up a segmented cutting board, how to clamp w/ even pressure & choose the best finish.
Scroll-sawing the most popular, rewarding and safest of all woodworking activities. The tool is easy for beginning woodworkers of all ages to create a wide variety of useful and fun items. This class will show you how to set-up and use the saw, select the proper blade for different projects, find or create and use patterns, and to sand and finish your creation. You will practice basic in- and outside cuts to make sticks figures, puzzles, three-dimensional objects, and much more.
Kumiko is a quiet and thoughtful technique that requires patience and precision. The ancient Japanese woodworking technique consists of making patterns from small pieces of interlocking wood. In this course, your instructor would walk you through the steps needed to create delicate pieces of art with wood. Discover how to seamlessly blend art and craftsmanship by mastering the use of geometry, patterns, and clean lines. Take your woodworking skill to the next level. By the end of the course every student will have created a small tea box with a Kumiko pattern on the lid.
