Woodcraft of Austin

Get A Handle On Knife Making

Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

From cutting and marking in the shop, to hunting and camping, to preparing a simple meal, a good knife is indispensable. Create a custom knife you will be proud to show and use for a lifetime, or give as an impressive gift. You will make a high-quality knife without the metal working tools or expertise required to make the blade. This 8-1/4" overall length blade features a slightly dropped point. The knife is made from 5/32" thick 6A high carbon stainless steel for edge retention. It has a 3-5/8" blade section which is hollow ground and highly polished. Shape, mount and finish your custom handles for a truly one-of-a-kind, high-quality knife.

BEACH Scene Serving Board!

Monday, April 20, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8 PM

Make your own Beach Scene Serving Board! Don’t have time to go to the beach? Come to WoodCraft and create your own Beach Scene serving board. Learn how to make epoxy look like the ocean with a foamy beach. Join Gus in this one evening class and take home a unique project.

Beginner's Lathe Class

Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

This is a hands on class that will introduce you to the basics of woodturning. The focus will be on how to safely use a lathe while having fun. You will learn how secure stock to the lathe as well as the basic parts of the lathe. Curtis will teach you how to use spindle gouges, scrapers, bowl gouges, parting tools, chucks and more. Basic Tool Sharpening will also be introduced. Come join Curtis and have some fun on the Lathe!

Turn a EUROPEAN Style Pen!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Making a European Pen is a little more difficult than just making a regular one or two tube pen. This classic Pen teaches you a more in depth turning style and gives you just enough time to make a beautiful pen while learning a few helpful turning techniques. Don't be intimidated, this is a Beginner class for anyone who wants to take a wood blank and a turning kit and feel the satisfaction of a handmade Pen.

3D Cutting Board - 'TUMBLING BLOCKS'

Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

This 3D Cutting Board is a high-quality cutting board made from three different types of wood: maple, walnut, and cherry. This board is designed to provide a sturdy and durable surface for chopping, slicing, and dicing a variety of ingredients. The cutting board is constructed using a 3D design that incorporates strips of maple, walnut, and cherry wood to create a beautiful and unique pattern. The strips of wood are carefully selected and arranged to create a board that is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. Overall, the 3D Cutting Board is an excellent choice for anyone who wants a high-quality cutting board that is both functional and beautiful. Its unique design, quality construction, and durability make it a standout piece in any kitchen.

Router Basics

Monday, April 27, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

You've just purchased a router and some bits. It's a versatile machine that can be used in a vast assortment of woodworking operations. Before you plunge into router woodworking, come join Gus in learning the basics you should know that will make your endeavors safer, easier and altogether more satisfying. We'll differentiate between fixed and plunge base routers, motor size, collet size and simplify the types of routers. In this "hands on" class there will be exercises using a few of the most common bits such as a round over, edge forming, straight cutting and even a dado. The router table will be used and there will be discussion of the differences between hand-held and table operations. Care and maintenance of routers will be covered. Bring any and all questions as well as your router to the class. Join in the fun and begin your router adventure.

Basic Figure Carving

Thursday, April 30, 2026, 5 PM - 8:30 PM

Join Joe as he walks you through the joyful art of figure carving. This skill is a great one to get under your belt so as to start applying it to your other woodworking projects! In this class, Joe will walk you through the process of creating a great looking carving.

Band Saw Basics And Tuning

Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Band saws are a very versatile tool, but they need to be tuned and maintained properly for optimal performance. Learn the techniques and skills to adjust your band saw and keep it performing to its potential. The class will cover blade selection, wheel alignment and adjustment, blade guides, table adjustment and other tricks to achieve top performance. You will leave the class with the knowledge to have your band saw performing tasks from sawing your own lumber to perfect circles and veneer reliably and easily.

Get A Handle On Knife Making

Thursday, May 7, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

From cutting and marking in the shop, to hunting and camping, to preparing a simple meal, a good knife is indispensable. Create a custom knife you will be proud to show and use for a lifetime, or give as an impressive gift. You will make a high-quality knife without the metal working tools or expertise required to make the blade. This 8-1/4" overall length blade features a slightly dropped point. The knife is made from 5/32" thick 6A high carbon stainless steel for edge retention. It has a 3-5/8" blade section which is hollow ground and highly polished. Shape, mount and finish your custom handles for a truly one-of-a-kind, high-quality knife.

Basic Lathe Skills - Instructional Class

Friday, May 8, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Few tools are as essential to woodworking as the lathe. It is an indispensable tool for turning furniture parts, platters, bowls, and other one-of-a-kind pieces. David Dick, a well versed workshop turning expert will introduce you to the lathe and the fundamental techniques that can be accomplished with it. He then allows you to turn a bowl of your own to practice your newly acquired skills. What better way to get proficient on the lathe than to start "turning" your own bowls. Come join David and learn the basics!

Make A Wood & Epoxy Resin Cutting Board

Part 1: Monday, May 11, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Want to learn to use epoxy resin? This is the class for you! Join Gus as he takes you through the process of creating this unique cutting board using the Liquid Glass Deep Pour epoxy made by Super Clear Epoxy Resin Systems.

3D Cutting Board "STAIRSTEP"

Saturday, May 23, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

This 3D Cutting Board is a high-quality cutting board made from three different types of wood: maple, walnut, and cherry. This board is designed to provide a sturdy and durable surface for chopping, slicing, and dicing a variety of ingredients. The cutting board is constructed using a 3D design that incorporates strips of maple, walnut, and cherry wood to create a beautiful and unique pattern. The strips of wood are carefully selected and arranged to create a board that is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. Overall, the 3D Cutting Board is an excellent choice for anyone who wants a high-quality cutting board that is both functional and beautiful. Its unique design, quality construction, and durability make it a standout piece in any kitchen.

Table Saw Basics

Monday, May 25, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

When setting up a new workshop, the first big purchase for most people is a Tablesaw. There are 3 different categories of saws, beginning with the benchtop, contractor and the full size cabinet saw. With its flat, circular spinning blade, the tablesaw can make all sorts of cuts, among them grooves, dadoes, rabbets, ripcuts, crosscuts and a variety of other woodworking joints. A tablesaw is usually only as good as the fence system it employs as well as an accurate miter gauge. As most everyone knows, safety is a prime concern when using power equipment, especially tablesaws. SAWSTOP has taken some of the guesswork out of that arena but it still needs to be a focus of tablesaw education. Come join in as we take you through the in's and out's of this hardworking tool and show you how you can learn to use this investment in time and money to build some beautiful projects.

Intro To Handplanes

Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

You will learn to use a range of handplanes to complement and enhance your skills. This class will focus on selection, set up, sharpening and usage of planes. You will use a variety of vintage and new handplanes. This course is for those new to handplanes or those wanting to get more from their own planes. Curtis conducts demonstrations for Lie-Nielsen nationally.

Folding Table for your Home or Shop!

Part 1: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 5:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 5:30 AM - 8:30 PM

It's easy to imagine this table brimming with enough snacks to last you through the big game on TV. But it can also be a great helper in the workshop, holding tools or other materials to keep your workbench clutter free. Best of all, it folds in a flash so it doesn't take up valuable space when you're not using it. You may be tempted to call it a TV snack table but the basic design goes back 200 years! Join GUS in the shop and make one for yourself.