This class is intended to introduce kids (ages 8-13) to woodworking in a safe and supportive environment. Students will learn shop safety under experienced woodworker and educator, David Lloyd, while completing their project using a pre-cut cutting board kit, glue, clamps and sanders. Materials included.
Students will learn basic chip carving techniques. Students will also take home a chip carving knife to continue honing their new skill. Materials included.
This class is a great introduction to making mitered boxes! Students will learn how to cut accurate miters, assemble boxes, and install hinges to create an attractive lidded box. This is a hands-on experience so safety will be the top priority. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and materials are included.
In this two part Intro to Epoxy Resin class students will learn every step of the process, including fitting a live edge slab into a mold, mixing epoxy (with colors), pouring the epoxy, removing the mold, shaping and finishing. Students will take home their very own live edge and epoxy resin piece which can be used as a serving board or small table top or wall art.
Learn how to layout and create patterns without a template. Carve patterns and scenes using a v-tool and gouges. These "applied" designs are a great way to add some pop to your projects. With a small kit many designs are possible, such as the bird carving students will also practice. Materials included.
This class is the perfect introduction to the woodshop! Students will be introduced to the most important tools in a woodshop as they go through milling, shaping, and finishing to create a beautiful cutting board/serving tray to take home. This is a hands-on experience so safety will be the top priority. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and materials are included.
In this class students will make their very own plant stand while learn two of the most fundamental joints in woodworking: the mortise and tenon and the lap joint. This a great class for the beginner or for someone wanting to expand their joinery capabilities. Materials included.
Step up your pen turning with acrylic pen blanks. Students will learn turning safety, tools, and techniques on the lathe and use the bandsaw and drill press to create a beautiful pen to take home. Materials included.
Turn your own salt or pepper grinder. This class offers students a chance to incorporate a grinder hardware kit into their turning experience. Materials included.
This class is a great introduction to woodworking for teenagers (13-18 years old). Students will learn shop safety under supervision of experienced woodworker and educator, David Lloyd, while completing their project using the table saw, drill press, router table and sanders. All material included.
Join master craftsman and book author, Albert Kleine, for this introductory course in marquetry, the practice of inlaying wood veneers to create images. It emphasizes traditional double-bevel methods using only hand tools. The first session covers theory and process, including geometry, tools, and sawing technique. By the end, you’ll be able to inlay veneer into a backer – foundational for marquetry. In the second session, you’ll apply your skills to create a simple leaf design. Advanced techniques, such as layering, grain orientation, sand-shading, and managing oxidation and shrinkage, will also be discussed to enhance your marquetry skills. This course is beginner-friendly, equipping you with essential techniques for more complex projects. Some woodworking experience is helpful but not required; all skill levels are welcome!
Intended for new turners. Students will get hands-on experience while learning turning safety, tools, and techniques. Instruction will focus on spindle turning and traditional lathe tools. Students will take home a small spindle turned item. Let's make something! Materials included.
Learn how to create beautiful, custom designs through the art of wood burning. This class will guide students through the basics of pyrography, helping with creative thinking and skills development. This beginners class offers a rewarding, hands-on experience with endless creative possibilities. Tuition includes a woodburning pen kit for students to take home.
In this introductory scroll saw class, students will learn about the scroll saw itself as well as safety, techniques and project ideas. Plenty of practice time is built in to this class with multiple holiday patterns to choose from, including the pictured ornaments.
Students will make a cheese slicing board using a hardware kit and their choice of cherry, maple or walnut. All material included.
This class is intended to introduce kids (ages 8-13) to woodworking in a safe and supportive environment. Students will learn shop safety under experienced woodworker and educator, David Lloyd, while completing their project using a pre-cut cutting board kit, glue, clamps and sanders. Materials included.
In this class, students will build a solid wood side table with the clean, classic look of Shaker design—using modern, beginner-friendly techniques. We’ll use the Festool Domino for joinery and a tapering jig on the table saw to shape the legs. Students will glue up their own tabletops and learn how to attach them in a way that allows for natural wood movement. This is a great project for building confidence with furniture-making basics while creating a beautiful and functional piece.
*PRE-REQUISITE REQUIRED* Intended for turners wanting to learn how to use a bowl gouge. Students will learn the basic design elements and methods to use a bowl gouge for clean cutting, how to mount a bowl blank on the lathe, be introduced to additional lathe tools, understand the requirements for a sharp tool, and make a small bowl. The bulk of the class is a hands-on experience. Intro to the Lathe and Spindle Turning class or Instructor Permission is required.
In this class, you will use a Zhen 4 3/4" Santoku knife blank to learn how to shape and attach a custom handle to create a unique knife. This high-quality knife is made of Japanese Damascus steel and is perfect for multi-tasking around the kitchen.
Learn how to layout and create patterns without a template. Carve patterns and scenes using a v-tool and gouges. These "applied" designs are a great way to add some pop to your projects. With a small kit many designs are possible, such as the bird carving students will also practice. Materials included.
This class is a great introduction to making mitered boxes! Students will learn how to cut accurate miters, assemble boxes, and install hinges to create an attractive lidded box. This is a hands-on experience so safety will be the top priority. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and materials are included.
This class is the perfect introduction to the woodshop! Students will be introduced to the most important tools in a woodshop as they go through milling, shaping, and finishing to create a beautiful cutting board/serving tray to take home. This is a hands-on experience so safety will be the top priority. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and materials are included.
This class is the perfect introduction to the woodshop! Students will be introduced to the most important tools in a woodshop as they go through milling, shaping, and finishing to create a beautiful cutting board/serving tray to take home. This is a hands-on experience so safety will be the top priority. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and materials are included.
In this two part Intro to Epoxy Resin class students will learn every step of the process, including fitting a live edge slab into a mold, mixing epoxy (with colors), pouring the epoxy, removing the mold, shaping and finishing. Students will take home their very own live edge and epoxy resin piece which can be used as a serving board or small table top or wall art.
This class is a great introduction to routers and router templates! Students will use a plunge router and router template to make a pair of interlocking charcuterie boards to take home and show off. This is a hands-on experience so safety will be the top priority. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and materials are included.
In this hands-on technique class, students will learn to cut traditional hand-cut dovetails using a backsaw and chisels. We’ll cover layout strategies, sawing tips, and paring techniques to achieve clean, tight-fitting joints. The focus is on skill-building rather than making a finished product, so students can refine their technique through repetition and feedback. This class is perfect for those looking to deepen their understanding of joinery and improve their precision with hand tools.
This class will provide students with a basic understanding of a CNC machine as well as Vetric software. Students will learn to design and create CAD/CAM code that can be saved and utilized on their CNC getting the same results each time. Students will make and take home a personalized name plate with added embellishments. Required tools - Laptop with Vetric Software installed before the class (we're happy to offer guidance for downloading and installing Vetric), USB Drive 2.0, no larger than 2GB.
Intended for new turners. Students will get hands-on experience while learning turning safety, tools, and techniques. Instruction will focus on spindle turning and traditional lathe tools. Students will take home a small spindle turned item. Let's make something! Materials included.
Learn how to create beautiful, custom designs through the art of wood burning. This class will guide students through the basics of pyrography, helping with creative thinking and skills development. This beginners class offers a rewarding, hands-on experience with endless creative possibilities. Tuition includes a woodburning pen kit for students to take home.
Intended for newer turners. Students will learn the elements of safe turning practices, practice tool control, and make an ornament using a Wood River ornament turning kit.
In this class, students will learn to turn a bowl with carbide tipped Easy Wood Tools. Suggested pre-requisites are other classes taught by David Welch.
This class is the perfect introduction to the woodshop! Students will be introduced to the most important tools in a woodshop as they go through milling, shaping, and finishing to create a beautiful cutting board/serving tray to take home. This is a hands-on experience so safety will be the top priority. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and materials are included.
This class is the perfect introduction to the woodshop! Students will be introduced to the most important tools in a woodshop as they go through milling, shaping, and finishing to create a beautiful cutting board/serving tray to take home. This is a hands-on experience so safety will be the top priority. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and materials are included.
This class will build on skills developed in the spindle turning class and introduce a number of new skills that are important in woodturning. After creating the basic shape between centers, we will complete the piece by creating a tenon for a chuck (to hold the piece from one end), drilling on the lathe, hollowing out the vessel, and finishing up by using a jam chuck to complete the bottom of the vessel. We will make a small vase using these new skills. Introduction to the Lathe and Spindle Turning is required.
This class is a great introduction to making mitered boxes! Students will learn how to cut accurate miters, assemble boxes, and install hinges to create an attractive lidded box. This is a hands-on experience so safety will be the top priority. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and materials are included.
In this two part Intro to Epoxy Resin class students will learn every step of the process, including fitting a live edge slab into a mold, mixing epoxy (with colors), pouring the epoxy, removing the mold, shaping and finishing. Students will take home their very own live edge and epoxy resin piece which can be used as a serving board or small table top or wall art.
In this class, students will utilize the table saw and drill press to cut and assemble their very own Kissmass Tree as seen in Woodcraft Magazine. Materials included (except Hershey Kisses!)
In this introductory scroll saw class, students will learn about the scroll saw itself as well as safety, techniques and project ideas. Plenty of practice time is built in to this class with multiple holiday patterns to choose from, including the pictured ornaments.
This class is a great introduction to routers and router templates! Students will use a plunge router and router template to make a pair of interlocking charcuterie boards to take home and show off. This is a hands-on experience so safety will be the top priority. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and materials are included.
In this hands-on technique class, students will learn to cut traditional hand-cut dovetails using a backsaw and chisels. We’ll cover layout strategies, sawing tips, and paring techniques to achieve clean, tight-fitting joints. The focus is on skill-building rather than making a finished product, so students can refine their technique through repetition and feedback. This class is perfect for those looking to deepen their understanding of joinery and improve their precision with hand tools.
In this class students will make their very own plant stand while learn two of the most fundamental joints in woodworking: the mortise and tenon and the lap joint. This a great class for the beginner or for someone wanting to expand their joinery capabilities. Materials included.
Learn how to layout and create patterns without a template. Carve patterns and scenes using a v-tool and gouges. These "applied" designs are a great way to add some pop to your projects. With a small kit many designs are possible, such as the bird carving students will also practice. Materials included.
Intended as an introduction to pen turning. Students will learn turning safety, tools, and techniques on the lathe and use the bandsaw and drill press to create a beautiful pen to take home. Materials included.
Turn your own salt or pepper grinder. This class offers students a chance to incorporate a grinder hardware kit into their turning experience. Materials included.
Intended for new turners. Students will get hands-on experience while learning turning safety, tools, and techniques. Instruction will focus on spindle turning and traditional lathe tools. Students will take home a small spindle turned item. Let's make something! Materials included.
This is a great class for people with a little bit of woodworking experience! In this class, students will make a hanging wall cabinet with a plywood case, frame and panel door, and adjustable shelves. This is a hands-on experience so safety will be the top priority. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and materials are included.
In this introductory scroll saw class, students will learn about the scroll saw itself as well as safety, techniques and project ideas. Plenty of practice time is built in to this class with multiple patterns to choose from, including the pictured Maryland puzzle.
This beginner course introduces the fundamentals of carving in the round, with a focus on safe and effective use of carving tools. Participants will learn how to plan a project from concept to execution, including layout and material considerations. The class then focuses on carving a simple figure, giving students hands-on experience to build confidence and foundational skills.
This class is a great introduction to routers and router templates! Students will use a plunge router and router template to make a pair of interlocking charcuterie boards to take home and show off. This is a hands-on experience so safety will be the top priority. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and materials are included.
In this two part Intro to Epoxy Resin class students will learn every step of the process, including fitting a live edge slab into a mold, mixing epoxy (with colors), pouring the epoxy, removing the mold, shaping and finishing. Students will take home their very own live edge and epoxy resin piece which can be used as a serving board or small table top or wall art.
*PRE-REQUISITE REQUIRED* Intended for turners wanting to learn how to use a bowl gouge. Students will learn the basic design elements and methods to use a bowl gouge for clean cutting, how to mount a bowl blank on the lathe, be introduced to additional lathe tools, understand the requirements for a sharp tool, and make a small bowl. The bulk of the class is a hands-on experience. Intro to the Lathe and Spindle Turning class or Instructor Permission is required.
In this class students will learn the fundamentals of using a bandsaw, including set-up, blade types and cutting techniques.
In this class, students will build a solid wood side table with the clean, classic look of Shaker design—using modern, beginner-friendly techniques. We’ll use the Festool Domino for joinery and a tapering jig on the table saw to shape the legs. Students will glue up their own tabletops and learn how to attach them in a way that allows for natural wood movement. This is a great project for building confidence with furniture-making basics while creating a beautiful and functional piece.
This class is a great introduction to making mitered boxes! Students will learn how to cut accurate miters, assemble boxes, and install hinges to create an attractive lidded box. This is a hands-on experience so safety will be the top priority. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and materials are included.
This class will provide students with a basic understanding of a CNC machine as well as Vetric software. Students will learn to design and create CAD/CAM code that can be saved and utilized on their CNC getting the same results each time. Students will make and take home a personalized name plate with added embellishments. Required tools - Laptop with Vetric Software installed before the class (we're happy to offer guidance for downloading and installing Vetric), USB Drive 2.0, no larger than 2GB.
This class is the perfect introduction to the woodshop! Students will be introduced to the most important tools in a woodshop as they go through milling, shaping, and finishing to create a beautiful cutting board/serving tray to take home. This is a hands-on experience so safety will be the top priority. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and materials are included.
Students will learn basic chip carving techniques. Students will also take home a chip carving knife to continue honing their new skill. Materials included.
Learn how to layout and create patterns without a template. Carve patterns and scenes using a v-tool and gouges. These "applied" designs are a great way to add some pop to your projects. With a small kit many designs are possible, such as the bird carving students will also practice. Materials included.
When cutting dovetails, standard bench vises generally don’t fit the bill. Holding wide stock for work on the ends (like when cutting dovetails) is where the Moxon vise excels. In this class, we’ll build our own Moxon vises using WoodRiver hardware following the plans laid out by instructor Albert Kleine in the cover project of Popular Woodworking #283. In addition to ensuring that the vises function as intended, we’ll spend a good amount of time cutting and shaping profiles — ogees, lambs tongues, and chamfers — to make our vises as beautiful as they are useful.