Woodcraft of Cleveland

Hand Plane Basics

Friday, September 20, 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.

Scroll Saw Basics

Saturday, September 21, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

If you have been looking to get started in woodworking, the scroll saw is just the ticket. The scroll saw is a quiet and easy-to-use machine that will produce a wide variety of great projects. It can be used for creating fine, complex shapes and patterns such as fretwork, marquetry, intarsia, and inlay. This workshop is project oriented - designed for beginners just getting started or woodworkers wishing to expand their knowledge and skill level. Topics include blade selection, tension, pattern use, piercing, speeds, feed rates and cutting techniques. We will discuss scroll saw features, types, and what to look for when choosing a scroll saw. The goal for this workshop is for each student to have fun with woodworking, go home with a completed project and the inspiration to try more on their own.

Hand Cut Joinery

Sunday, September 22, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Have you ever wanted to work with hand cut wood joinery and been intimidated by the process? Join Woodcraft for a day class on hand tools and joinery. Students will start the day with learning to make straight cuts with a hand saw before learning through dovetails, one of the most commonly used joints for building sturdy, beautiful corners. Also included in the class tuition is a 10" gents handle dovetail saw, an excellent beginner saw that students can use for this class and years to come.

Bandsaw Set-Up And Resawing

Wednesday, September 25, 5:30 PM - 9 PM

Small pieces from large pieces, in a nutshell that's what resawing is. We will take you through the steps to produce bandsaw veneer. Blade selection, adjustment, tune-up and fence usage will be covered. If you are having trouble resawing on your bandsaw this class will get you going in the right direction. Students will be granted a 10% discount on most accessories and hand tools the day of the class.

Couples Pen Night

Friday, September 27, 5:30 PM - 9:30 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

Pen Turning, The Beginning

Saturday, September 28, 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 Machine Fundamentals / Charcuterie Board

Sunday, September 29, 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.

Pyrography (Wooddburning) For Beginners

Saturday, October 5, 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.

Band Saw Box.

Sunday, October 6, 9:30 AM - 3:30 AM

You will use the bandsaw to make a tradional bandsaw box. The techniques learned in this class can be applied to make a bandsaw box of any size. A bandsaw box requires no hardware. Bandsaw boxes make a great gift, it's organic curves seems to delight people of all ages. Join us and you will leave with a bandsaw box of your making along with the knowledge to make many more. Materials provided will allow you to make one bandsaw box. A courtesy discount of 10% on most accessories in the store will be granted to each student the day of the class.

Epoxy & Wood Charcuterie Board

Part 1: Thursday, October 10, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Thursday, October 17, 5:30 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.

Offset Turning

Friday, October 11, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Eccentric- someone or something that is unusual or off center. Typically being off center while turning is a bad thing, but what if you did it intentionally? In this class you will be introduced to offset turning, its uses, and create a mallet using 2 different techniques of offset turning.

THE BASIC BOWL – FROM TREE TO TABLE.

Saturday, October 12, 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.

Lathe Operation & Turning 101.

Sunday, October 13, 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.

Turning A Traditional Pepper Mill.

Monday, October 14, 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.

Scroll Saw Basics

Saturday, October 19, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

If you have been looking to get started in woodworking, the scroll saw is just the ticket. The scroll saw is a quiet and easy-to-use machine that will produce a wide variety of great projects. It can be used for creating fine, complex shapes and patterns such as fretwork, marquetry, intarsia, and inlay. This workshop is project oriented - designed for beginners just getting started or woodworkers wishing to expand their knowledge and skill level. Topics include blade selection, tension, pattern use, piercing, speeds, feed rates and cutting techniques. We will discuss scroll saw features, types, and what to look for when choosing a scroll saw. The goal for this workshop is for each student to have fun with woodworking, go home with a completed project and the inspiration to try more on their own.

Router Selection & Basic Operations

Sunday, October 20, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

The Router is quickly becoming one of the most useful tools in the workshop, but where does one begin. In this informative class, we will take you from start to finish and help you get the most from your router. Topics covered will be safety, bit selection, router size, proper use, maintenance , and table use. Students will be able to make practice cuts with hand held and the router table. Routers will be provided, however you may bring your own subject to the instructors evaluation of it's safe operation. A 10% discount on most accessories and hand tools will be granted to each student the day of the class.

Bandsaw Set-Up And Resawing

Wednesday, October 23, 5:30 PM - 9 PM

Small pieces from large pieces, in a nutshell that's what resawing is. We will take you through the steps to produce bandsaw veneer. Blade selection, adjustment, tune-up and fence usage will be covered. If you are having trouble resawing on your bandsaw this class will get you going in the right direction. Students will be granted a 10% discount on most accessories and hand tools the day of the class.

Woodworking Machine Fundamentals / Charcuterie Board

Saturday, October 26, 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.

Hand Plane Basics

Friday, November 1, 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.

Scrollsaw / Bandsaw Box Class

Saturday, November 2, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the foundational skills of box making by starting with a scrollsaw project and progressing to a bandsaw box. We’ll begin by crafting a smaller box with a drawer using the scrollsaw. You will learn how to: - Shape the basic outline of the box - Cut off the back of the box - Cut out the drawer - Cut off the front and back of the drawer - Hollow out the drawer - Assemble the entire box with the drawer Once you’ve mastered these techniques on the scrollsaw, you’ll apply the same process on the bandsaw to create a larger box. By the end of the class, you’ll have two completed projects and a solid understanding of both scrollsaw and bandsaw box-making techniques.

Advanced Hand Planes

Part 1: Monday, November 4, 5 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, November 6, 5 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Friday, November 8, 5 PM - 9 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.

THE BASIC BOWL – FROM TREE TO TABLE.

Saturday, November 9, 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.

Three Point Bowl

Sunday, November 10, 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.

Turn For the Troops - Beginners Pen Turning

Monday, November 11, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

This class is a full day introduction to turning pens. 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, to keep followed by a pen to send to the troops. In the afternoon you will have the option to turn a keyring for yourself or another pen for the troops!

Bandsaw Set-Up And Resawing

Wednesday, November 13, 5:30 PM - 9 PM

Small pieces from large pieces, in a nutshell that's what resawing is. We will take you through the steps to produce bandsaw veneer. Blade selection, adjustment, tune-up and fence usage will be covered. If you are having trouble resawing on your bandsaw this class will get you going in the right direction. Students will be granted a 10% discount on most accessories and hand tools the day of the class.

Epoxy & Wood Charcuterie Board

Part 1: Thursday, November 14, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Thursday, November 21, 5:30 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.

Basic Hollowing - Lidded Bowl

Friday, November 15, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Turn a Lidded Bowl featuring a Woodcraft Antique Pewter Bowl Lid. This class will also introduce the student to the use of Easy Wood No. 1, 2 & 3 hollowing tools to undercut the sides of the bowl. The finished bowl can be used for potpourri or handy storage.

Woodworking Machine Fundamentals / Charcuterie Board

Sunday, November 17, 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.

Four Step Cabinet Making.

Part 1: Saturday, November 23, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Part 2: Sunday, November 24, 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.