Woodcraft of Cleveland

Woodworking - Getting Started For The Beginner

Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

If you would like to learn to start woodworking and build a decorative Step Stool for home use or as a gift, join Dave in starting your journey into woodworking. You will be learning to use a Table Saw, Bandsaw, and Router Table along with a Drill to assemble. All that will be left for you to do is put a finish on of your choice at home. Class participants must be 18 years of age or older unless special pre-authorization is given by store.

Woodworking Machine Fundamentals / Charcuterie Board

Sunday, October 19, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Participants will learn the correct use and safety practices when working with the planer, jointer, table saw, miter saw and router. We will first use the machines to mill rough cut lumber into dimensioned boards. The next step is to glue up the dimensioned lumber into a board that will be finished into a charcuterie board with the planer and router . A discussion on appropriate finishes will close the class.

Basic Hand Cut Joinery

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

If you’re interested in hand tools and hand cut joinery, this series is for you! Take one or all, at your own pace and in your own order. Starting with the basics, this class will teach proper handsaw use and care. We will run through drills and warm ups used to insure you get a good straight cut when you are making your joints. This half day class is a prerequisite for all the Intermediate level joinery classes, but can also be taken on its own to provide you with a solid background in any cutting by hand, from felling trees to flush cutting dowels. Tuition includes a gents handle dovetail saw that will be used in class and will make a good starting point for any beginner hand saw aficionado.

Sharpening 101

Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sharpening is an essential skill for all woodworkers, gardeners, metalworkers, chefs, and homeowners alike. Join Woodcraft as we spend an evening getting hands on to learn the basics of sharpening all manner of tools, including bench chisels, carving chisels, plane blades, card scrapers, drill bits, router bits, knives, scissors, shovels, and more! Class participants are encouraged to bring their own tools to work on and discuss sharpening strategies with the rest of the class. Included in the class tuition is the book "Sharpening: A Woodworker’s Guide" by Randall A. Maxey so you can continue your sharpening journey at home.

Intarsia Basics

Saturday, November 1, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Intarsia is a scrollsaw technique whereby you cut different species of wood into varied shapes to create a mosaic like picture. Each piece is sanded and formed to give the appearance of depth. Segmentation offers all of the same cutting and shaping skills of intarsia, but uses only one species of wood which is then stained or painted to achieve the colors you desire. In this class you will be doing segmentation to acquire the cutting and shaping skills needed for intarsia. When you are finished with this class you will have a better understanding of the skills needed to do an intarsia piece.

Hand Plane Basics

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Why are hand planes so expensive? Why can’t I get thin curling shavings like the YouTubers I watch? What do I do with this old plane my grandfather left me? Do I need a hand plane in this tech friendly new world? In this class you will learn the answers to these questions and more, including plane setup, tuning, maintenance, sharpening, selection, and use. This beginner friendly class will take you through the different kinds of hand planes and allow you to get some hands on experience. Students are encouraged to bring their own planes to setup and tune, but planes will be provided for those still deciding to buy. Tuition includes the book "Getting Started with Hand Planes" by Scott Wynn for you to keep and continue your education.

Pyrography (Wooddburning) For Beginners

Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

In this class, you will learn the basics of pyrography or wood burning. You will learn the 3 main tips or pens used, review temperature issues, safety, burn ideas, and wood materials. You will also learn image transfer, line work, and shading. By the end of the class, you will have a project to take home.

Epoxy & Wood Charcuterie Board

Part 1: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 5 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 5 PM - 8:30 PM

Using resins and epoxies can help create beautiful projects, but which resin or epoxy is right for the job? Do I use a urethane resin or do I use an epoxy? (Wait, there’s a difference?!) How deep can I pour my resin or epoxy? What happens if I don’t mix using the correct ratio of resin/epoxy to hardener? How much do I pour? These are all questions (and then some) that will be answered during this class. In this two day class, we will be using the Jess Crow HDPE Reusable Forms to create a hybrid wood and epoxy cutting (or charcuterie) board. Day one will consist of a discussion about resin or epoxy and by the end of day one, students will pour TotalBoat ThickSet epoxy into an HDPE form that will become their own creation that they take home after day two. On day two (one week later), students will work with their demolded creations to flatten them and turn them into beautiful cutting boards or charcuterie boards that they will finish (during the class) and take home.

THE BASIC BOWL – FROM TREE TO TABLE.

Sunday, November 9, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

This class will cover the basic steps required and answer your questions as you turn your first bowl. Do I want to turn green wood or dry blanks? I don't live on a farm, where do I find the logs to make green blanks? I found someone who wants a tree cut up, what's the best way to cut and store the logs? Where do I find dry blanks? Do they turn different than green blanks? Do I want to use conventional or carbide tools? We will spend the first part of the class discussing these issues as well as any others that you may have – Dave will explain the various choices and alternatives as well as demonstrate the basic mounts and steps involved in making a bowl. Late morning each student will have an opportunity to practice each tool on the practice blank Dave has mounted. Then each student will take a blank "from the tree to the table." A 10% discount will be granted to each student on most hand and lathe tools and accessories the day of the class.

Winged Bowl

Monday, November 10, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

"Everything that comes off a lathe is Round!" Well, not necessarily. In this class we are going to take a step away from a fully round bowl by leaving some of the original square stock behind creating "wings" on the bowl. We will go over both layout techniques as well as a mounting and remounting method to create these stunning pieces.

Mastering Bandsaw Setup, Resawing, and Creative Techniques

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Unlock the full potential of your bandsaw in this hands-on workshop. We'll begin with essential setup and maintenance to ensure your saw performs at its best, then explore creative techniques like resawing, curve cutting, and tapering. Learn to make smooth, precise cuts and create decorative patterns with confidence. This class will also include a fun, small project to help you practice your new skills. Whether you're just starting or want to expand your bandsaw expertise, this workshop is perfect for taking your woodworking to the next level.

Bowl Turning, Beyond The Basics- Using Traditional HSS Tools

Friday, November 14, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

If you have mastered basic bowl turning and/or are not satisfied with the results you are getting from carbide tools and want to jump to the next level, then this is the class for you. In this class we will cover the use of various traditional tool techniques to achieve the best possible finish on your bowl prior to sanding using both carbide and conventional scrapers and gouges. Dave will also show you a few "tricks" and techniques to enhance the quality of troublesome soft/punky wood and reduce tare-out and enhance sanding. We will also cover the basics of sharpening both gouges and scrapers - sharp tools are essential for a quality finish. We will end with discussion and demonstration of various final finishes and the use of the Beal Buffing System. Students will be granted a 10% disount on most accessories and hand tools the day of the class.

Lathe Operation & Turning 101.

Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

If you are a new turner or considering the purchase of a lathe or trying your hand at turning, this class will help you get started in the right direction. The first in a series by Dave Sanborn designed specifically for the new or prospective turners; this class will cover basic features and options available for the lathe itself as well as available accessories and tools. In the morning, Dave will demonstrate and discuss the basics of Conventional and Carbide tools; Spindle, Bowl, and Pen turning; and various accessories. In the afternoon, you will do some hands on exercises and make a Mallet that will be a valuable addition to your workshop. A 10% discount on most accessories and hand tools will be granted to each student the day of the class.

Basic Hand Cut Joinery

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

If you’re interested in hand tools and hand cut joinery, this series is for you! Take one or all, at your own pace and in your own order. Starting with the basics, this class will teach proper handsaw use and care. We will run through drills and warm ups used to insure you get a good straight cut when you are making your joints. This half day class is a prerequisite for all the Intermediate level joinery classes, but can also be taken on its own to provide you with a solid background in any cutting by hand, from felling trees to flush cutting dowels. Tuition includes a gents handle dovetail saw that will be used in class and will make a good starting point for any beginner hand saw aficionado.

Four Step Cabinet Making.

Part 1: Friday, November 21, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Part 2: Saturday, November 22, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

The furniture that the Shakers built is making an amazing comeback., but what if your skills need polishing in order to join the furniture revolution? This four step classes will take you through the woodworking process. STEP ONE: Material prep will utilize the jointer, planer, table saw, chop saw as well as hand planes. STEP TWO: This step will be in Carcass construction, both traditional and modern carcass making techniques will be demonstrated and used I order to construct the cabinet carcass. Included will be dovetailing. STEP THREE: When most non-woodworkers look at a cabinet, all they see are the doors and drawers. Students will cut a door panel as well as rails and stiles using a router table. STEP FOUR: Making the drawer. Drawers are the most abused form of woodworking. Nothing will undergo the constant open and shut problems that they have to endure. This final Step will teach the student how to properly construct and install the drawer for your cabinet. If you are interested in beginning woodworking or honing your existing skills, then this is the class for you. Students will be granted a 10% discount on most hand tools and accessories the day of the class.

Woodworking Machine Fundamentals / Charcuterie Board

Sunday, November 23, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Participants will learn the correct use and safety practices when working with the planer, jointer, table saw, miter saw and router. We will first use the machines to mill rough cut lumber into dimensioned boards. The next step is to glue up the dimensioned lumber into a board that will be finished into a charcuterie board with the planer and router . A discussion on appropriate finishes will close the class.

Intermediate Hand Cut Joinery: Dovetails

Monday, November 24, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

If you’re interested in hand tools and hand cut joinery, this series is for you! Take one or all, at your own pace and in your own order. The most popular and strongest of the hand cut joints, the dovetail is considered by many to be the ultimate show of precision, strength, and artistry. In this class we will be focusing on the origins of the dovetail, when it was used on a daily basis because of its strength instead of its appearance. In one night you will learn layout, precise measurements, cut matching pins and tails, and at the end of the day have a functional dovetail joint cut by hand.

Intermediate Hand Cut Joinery: Scarf Joints

Friday, November 28, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

If you’re interested in hand tools and hand cut joinery, this series is for you! Take one or all, at your own pace and in your own order. The scarf joint is a joint used to connect shorter pieces of lumber into one longer piece. This joint has fallen out of favor with the advent of nails and screws, but is an important joint to know if you would like to explore Japanese wood joinery, which uses no nails or screws. We will also discuss the many iterations of this joint and students will have the option to create one of the more challenging and decorative options as well.

Basic Scroll Saw Class – Compound Snowman Edition

Saturday, November 29, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

If you’ve been dreaming about trying woodworking, this is your moment to jump in! Our Basic Scroll Saw Class is the perfect way to learn the ropes—this time with a festive twist! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create an adorable compound-cut snowman, just in time for the holiday season. These cheerful snowmen are full of personality and make great decorations or heartfelt gifts! The scroll saw is a quiet, beginner-friendly machine capable of intricate and creative work. You’ll learn the fundamentals: blade selection and tension, pattern use, piercing, speeds, feed rates, and cutting techniques. We’ll also walk through scroll saw types, key features, and how to choose the right one. Whether you’re brand new to woodworking or looking to sharpen your skills, this class will get you inspired—and you’ll head home with your very own snowman and the confidence to create more!

Hand Plane Basics

Monday, December 1, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Why are hand planes so expensive? Why can’t I get thin curling shavings like the YouTubers I watch? What do I do with this old plane my grandfather left me? Do I need a hand plane in this tech friendly new world? In this class you will learn the answers to these questions and more, including plane setup, tuning, maintenance, sharpening, selection, and use. This beginner friendly class will take you through the different kinds of hand planes and allow you to get some hands on experience. Students are encouraged to bring their own planes to setup and tune, but planes will be provided for those still deciding to buy. Tuition includes the book "Getting Started with Hand Planes" by Scott Wynn for you to keep and continue your education.

Basic Hand Cut Joinery

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

If you’re interested in hand tools and hand cut joinery, this series is for you! Take one or all, at your own pace and in your own order. Starting with the basics, this class will teach proper handsaw use and care. We will run through drills and warm ups used to insure you get a good straight cut when you are making your joints. This half day class is a prerequisite for all the Intermediate level joinery classes, but can also be taken on its own to provide you with a solid background in any cutting by hand, from felling trees to flush cutting dowels. Tuition includes a gents handle dovetail saw that will be used in class and will make a good starting point for any beginner hand saw aficionado.

Couples Pen Night

Friday, December 5, 2025, 5:30 PM - 9 PM

Enjoy a different evening of recreation with your partner. Not your typical date . Spend an evening with your partner learning about basic wood turning by making a pair of pens. Art will take you through the steps of turning a wooden pen on the lathe. A 10% discount coupon will be granted for the purchase of of pen kits & supplies as well as lathe related tools after the class

Introduction to Inside Out Turning Ornament

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Are you looking to take your spindle turning to the next level? In this class we will go over the basics of doing an inside out turn while creating a unique ornament. We will cover everything from preparing your stock to the various turns, and the final assembly of your piece.

Beverage Caddy

Sunday, December 7, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Build this Beverage Caddy to hold your favorite beverage. This is a great project for the beginner to make for themselves or for a gift. This will hold six (6) cans or bottles with a bottle opener attached.

Advanced Hand Planes

Part 1: Monday, December 8, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

If you’re ready to take your hand plane skills to the next level, this class is for you. In just three evenings, you will plane and shave your way to a handmade fireside stool. This class will focus on planing on an angle and proper use of a spokeshave to round the stool legs. The class: Hand Plane Basics is a prerequisite for this course.

Intermediate Hand Cut Joinery: Dovetails

Friday, December 12, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

If you’re interested in hand tools and hand cut joinery, this series is for you! Take one or all, at your own pace and in your own order. The most popular and strongest of the hand cut joints, the dovetail is considered by many to be the ultimate show of precision, strength, and artistry. In this class we will be focusing on the origins of the dovetail, when it was used on a daily basis because of its strength instead of its appearance. In one night you will learn layout, precise measurements, cut matching pins and tails, and at the end of the day have a functional dovetail joint cut by hand.

THE BASIC BOWL – FROM TREE TO TABLE.

Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

This class will cover the basic steps required and answer your questions as you turn your first bowl. Do I want to turn green wood or dry blanks? I don't live on a farm, where do I find the logs to make green blanks? I found someone who wants a tree cut up, what's the best way to cut and store the logs? Where do I find dry blanks? Do they turn different than green blanks? Do I want to use conventional or carbide tools? We will spend the first part of the class discussing these issues as well as any others that you may have – Dave will explain the various choices and alternatives as well as demonstrate the basic mounts and steps involved in making a bowl. Late morning each student will have an opportunity to practice each tool on the practice blank Dave has mounted. Then each student will take a blank "from the tree to the table." A 10% discount will be granted to each student on most hand and lathe tools and accessories the day of the class.

Sharpening Lathe Tools Using The Wolverine System

Sunday, December 14, 2025, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

The most dangerous tool in the shop is a DULL tool. Bring several of your conventional lathe tools And Dave will guide you in the use of the Wolverine Sharpening System to create a sharp chisel with the correct angle every time you go to the grinder. Dave will cover the basic set up of the system and we will start with the spindle and bowl gouges ,later we will get into both regular and negative rake scrapers - blanks will be available to test drive your tools. A 10% discount will be granted to each student on most hand and lathe tools as well as other accessories the day of the class.

Turning Thin Stock - Alternative Mounting

Monday, December 15, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. Often the sawmills will cut their best highly figured pieces thin for the cabinet and furniture makers. Thin material can be turned successfully. Learn mounting techniques that will enable you to turn an odd shaped blank or platter from stock without sacrificing your prime wood in the process of making the tenon. This class will give you inspiring ideas for developing your own woodturning style. Come join Dave and turn a Wooden Platter. A 10% discount will be granted to each student on most hand and lathe tools as well as accessories on the day of the class.

Intermediate Hand Cut Joinery: Mortise and Tenons

Friday, December 19, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

If you’re interested in hand tools and hand cut joinery, this series is for you! Take one or all, at your own pace and in your own order. The mortise and tenon is the basis for many different kinds of joints, from blind hidden joints to decorative wedges. We will be drilling out the mortise and finishing it by hand with chisels, and learning how to layout a matched tenon so the joint goes together perfectly. We will also discuss the many iterations of this joint and students will have the option to create one of the more challenging and decorative options as well.

Bandsaw Box Class: Turn a Block of Wood into a Functional Work of Art

Saturday, December 20, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Learn how to set up your bandsaw for precision cutting and create a beautiful bandsaw box with a drawer from a single block of wood. In this hands-on class, you’ll master scrolling techniques, hollowing out a drawer, and finishing your box for a polished look. ✔ Perfect for all skill levels ✔ Take home a handmade bandsaw box ✔ Boost your woodworking confidence Sign up today and transform a simple block of wood into a stunning keepsake!

Woodworking Machine Fundamentals / Charcuterie Board Ornament

Sunday, December 21, 2025, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Participants will learn the correct use and safety practices when working with the planer, jointer, table saw, miter saw, drill press, and bandsaw. We will first use the machines to mill rough cut lumber into dimensioned boards. The next step is to glue up the dimensioned lumber into a board that will be finished into a charcuterie board with the planer, bandsaw, and drill press. A discussion on appropriate finishes will close the class.

Introduction To Cabinet Making With The Kreg Systems Step 1

Saturday, January 3, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Build a solid base cabinet Do you need a new cabinet in your home, and hate the flimsy products from the store. In this first of three classes, you will build a solid, 3/4 inch plywood cabinet (carcass) from scratch using the Kreg pocket hole system. You will learn to use track saws and the table saw to accurately cut a sheet of plywood into the pieces needed to assemble a 15” base cabinet. We will use Kreg jigs to properly drill the pocket holes that will allow for an accurate and very strong joinery technique. With the carcass finished we will discuss the next steps (and class) to design and assemble the face frame, and door.

Introduction To Cabinet Making With The Kreg Systems Step 2

Sunday, January 4, 2026, 12 PM - 5 PM

Build a face frame and plywood panel door The first class is not required. In the second of three classes you will dimension rough lumber, to cut, and assemble a face frame and door for the 15” base cabinet. You will learn to safely use the Jointer, Planer, Table saw, Miter saw, and Router table for your project. Participants will install the face frame and finished door onto the base cabinet using the proper hinges and jigs.

Introduction To Cabinet Making With The Kreg Systems Step 3

Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 5 PM - 8 PM

Build a drawer and install with drawer slides Participation in previous classes isn't needed. In the third class you will build a drawer with pocket hole joinery and plywood bottom. We will install the drawer onto the base cabinet using Kreg jigs created to make this job easier. We will dimension and cut a matching drawer front for the finished drawer and install onto the drawer. We will review any steps from the carcass construction, face frame, and door after assembling the drawer

Turning A Traditional Pepper Mill.

Friday, January 9, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Everyone needs a Pepper mill and they make a useful piece of tableware! During this class you will learn spindle turning, finishing and drilling techniques and various mounting methods required to make the pepper mill. A 10% discount is granted to each student on most hand and lathe tools as well as accessories on the day of the class.

THE BASIC BOWL – FROM TREE TO TABLE.

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

This class will cover the basic steps required and answer your questions as you turn your first bowl. Do I want to turn green wood or dry blanks? I don't live on a farm, where do I find the logs to make green blanks? I found someone who wants a tree cut up, what's the best way to cut and store the logs? Where do I find dry blanks? Do they turn different than green blanks? Do I want to use conventional or carbide tools? We will spend the first part of the class discussing these issues as well as any others that you may have – Dave will explain the various choices and alternatives as well as demonstrate the basic mounts and steps involved in making a bowl. Late morning each student will have an opportunity to practice each tool on the practice blank Dave has mounted. Then each student will take a blank "from the tree to the table." A 10% discount will be granted to each student on most hand and lathe tools and accessories the day of the class.

Epoxy & Wood Charcuterie Board

Part 1: Saturday, January 10, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 12 PM - 3 PM

Using resins and epoxies can help create beautiful projects, but which resin or epoxy is right for the job? Do I use a urethane resin or do I use an epoxy? (Wait, there’s a difference?!) How deep can I pour my resin or epoxy? What happens if I don’t mix using the correct ratio of resin/epoxy to hardener? How much do I pour? These are all questions (and then some) that will be answered during this class. In this two day class, we will be using the Jess Crow HDPE Reusable Forms to create a hybrid wood and epoxy cutting (or charcuterie) board. Day one will consist of a discussion about resin or epoxy and by the end of day one, students will pour TotalBoat ThickSet epoxy into an HDPE form that will become their own creation that they take home after day two. On day two (one week later), students will work with their demolded creations to flatten them and turn them into beautiful cutting boards or charcuterie boards that they will finish (during the class) and take home.

Lathe Operation & Turning 101.

Sunday, January 11, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

If you are a new turner or considering the purchase of a lathe or trying your hand at turning, this class will help you get started in the right direction. The first in a series by Dave Sanborn designed specifically for the new or prospective turners; this class will cover basic features and options available for the lathe itself as well as available accessories and tools. In the morning, Dave will demonstrate and discuss the basics of Conventional and Carbide tools; Spindle, Bowl, and Pen turning; and various accessories. In the afternoon, you will do some hands on exercises and make a Mallet that will be a valuable addition to your workshop. A 10% discount on most accessories and hand tools will be granted to each student the day of the class.

Three Point Bowl

Monday, January 12, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Ready for a unique twist on bowl turning? In this class you will create a three pointed bowl from a solid cube of wood without using a faceplate or spur drive... Intrigued, confused, excited? Sign up for the class and learn all about it.

Pen Turning, The Beginning

Friday, January 16, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

This class is a full day introduction to turning pens, both wood and resin. No experience is needed. Art will introduce novices to lathe safety and operation. The morning will be devoted to the set up and turning a wood pen and detachable key ring. The afternoon will focus on resin & acrylics and be completed with turning a resin pen and keyring.

Woodworking for Beginners

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Join Arden as she takes you through a woodworking 101 class designed specifically for anyone who is new to woodworking or feels uncomfortable in a traditional woodshop. You'll be making a functional mallet by using and getting acquainted with all the major tools- bandsaw, router table, table saw, jointer, planer, sander, and miter saw. While you'll make a functional tool to add to or start your workshop, the emphasis of the day is safety and getting comfortable using large power tools.

Intermediate Hand Cut Joinery: Lap Joints

Friday, January 23, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

If you’re interested in hand tools and hand cut joinery, this series is for you! Take one or all, at your own pace and in your own order. The lap joint is one of the easiest and most used joints in woodworking. Offering more strength than a butt joint and less complexity than a dovetail, a lap joint can be used to make sturdy furniture or decorative corners. Students will make 2 joints in the class, a standard half lap and then a mitered half lap for aesthetic and strength.

Four Step Cabinet Making.

Part 1: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Part 2: Sunday, January 25, 2026, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

The furniture that the Shakers built is making an amazing comeback., but what if your skills need polishing in order to join the furniture revolution? This four step classes will take you through the woodworking process. STEP ONE: Material prep will utilize the jointer, planer, table saw, chop saw as well as hand planes. STEP TWO: This step will be in Carcass construction, both traditional and modern carcass making techniques will be demonstrated and used I order to construct the cabinet carcass. Included will be dovetailing. STEP THREE: When most non-woodworkers look at a cabinet, all they see are the doors and drawers. Students will cut a door panel as well as rails and stiles using a router table. STEP FOUR: Making the drawer. Drawers are the most abused form of woodworking. Nothing will undergo the constant open and shut problems that they have to endure. This final Step will teach the student how to properly construct and install the drawer for your cabinet. If you are interested in beginning woodworking or honing your existing skills, then this is the class for you. Students will be granted a 10% discount on most hand tools and accessories the day of the class.

Bandsaw Box Class: Turn a Block of Wood into a Functional Work of Art

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Learn how to set up your bandsaw for precision cutting and create a beautiful bandsaw box with a drawer from a single block of wood. In this hands-on class, you’ll master scrolling techniques, hollowing out a drawer, and finishing your box for a polished look. ✔ Perfect for all skill levels ✔ Take home a handmade bandsaw box ✔ Boost your woodworking confidence Sign up today and transform a simple block of wood into a stunning keepsake!