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$220.00

All Levels

Epoxy & Wood Charcuterie Board

with Robert Dedinsky

Part 1: Thursday, February 13, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Thursday, February 20, 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.

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$140.00

All Levels

Pyrography (Wooddburning) For Beginners

with Scott (Gonzo) Wadsworth

Sunday, February 16, 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.

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$165.00

ALL

Scrollsaw / Bandsaw Box Class

with Jeff Campbell

Saturday, February 22, 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.

$170.00

All Levels

End Table With Tapered Legs

with Dave Kovach

Sunday, February 23, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This is a great class to get to learn fundamental woodworking. Dave will teach you how to use the table saw, Jointer, Miter Saw, and Router Table safely while building this table. the Table will have tapered legs and will be put together using pocket hole joinery.

$240.00

Intermediate/Advanced

Advanced Hand Planes

with Arden Halbrooks

Part 1: Monday, February 24, 5:30 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, February 26, 5:30 PM - 9 PM

If you’re ready to take your hand plane skills to the next level, this class is for you. In just two 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.

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$390.00

ALL

Adirondack Chair

with Dave Kovach

Part 1: Saturday, March 1, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Part 2: Sunday, March 2, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Build this adirondack chair with the included template kit. You will use the table saw, jointer, band saw and router table to build this comfortable chair. At the end of this two day class you will leave with a completed chair ready for finish and template kit to build additional chairs, Dave will also discuss various finishing options. Chair will be built with weather resistant wood.

$85.00

All Levels

Basic Hand Cut Joinery

with Arden Halbrooks

Monday, March 3, 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.

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$165.00

Intermediate/Advanced

Turning A Traditional Pepper Mill.

with Dave Sanborn

Friday, March 7, 9:30 AM - 3 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.

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$165.00

ALL

THE BASIC BOWL – FROM TREE TO TABLE.

with Dave Sanborn

Saturday, March 8, 9:30 AM - 3 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.

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$155.00

Beginner

Lathe Operation & Turning 101.

with Dave Sanborn

Sunday, March 9, 9:30 AM - 3 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.

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$160.00

Intermediate

Three Point Bowl

with Eric Meyer

Monday, March 10, 9:30 AM - 3 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.

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$220.00

All Levels

Epoxy & Wood Charcuterie Board

with Robert Dedinsky

Part 1: Wednesday, March 12, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, March 19, 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.

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$85.00

Intermediate

Intermediate Hand Cut Joinery: Dovetails

with Arden Halbrooks

Thursday, March 13, 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.

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$155.00

Beginner

Couples Pen Night

with Art Mansbach

Friday, March 14, 5:30 PM - 8:30 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

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$155.00

Beginner

Pen Turning, The Beginning

with Art Mansbach

Saturday, March 15, 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.

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$155.00

Beginner

Woodworking Machine Fundamentals / Charcuterie Board

with Dan Vossler

Sunday, March 16, 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.

$85.00

Intermediate

Intermediate Hand Cut Joinery: Mortise and Tenons

with Arden Halbrooks

Thursday, March 20, 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.

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$155.00

Beginner

Scroll Saw Basics

with Jeff Campbell

Saturday, March 22, 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.

$160.00

All Levels

Mastering Bandsaw Setup, Resawing, and Creative Techniques

with Jeff Campbell

Saturday, March 29, 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.

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$340.00

ALL

Four Step Cabinet Making.

with Dave Kovach

Part 1: Saturday, April 5, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Part 2: Sunday, April 6, 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.

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$85.00

All Levels

Hand Plane Basics

with Arden Halbrooks

Monday, April 7, 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.

$85.00

All Levels

Basic Hand Cut Joinery

with Arden Halbrooks

Tuesday, April 8, 5 PM - 9 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.

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$220.00

All Levels

Epoxy & Wood Charcuterie Board

with Robert Dedinsky

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

Part 2: Thursday, April 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.

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$160.00

Intermediate

Introduction to Inside Out Turning

with Eric Meyer

Friday, April 11, 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 candle holder. We will cover everything from preparing your stock to the various turns, and the final assembly of your piece.

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$165.00

ALL

THE BASIC BOWL – FROM TREE TO TABLE.

with Dave Sanborn

Saturday, April 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.

$160.00

Intermediate

Spindle Turning - Beyond The Basics

with Dave Sanborn

Sunday, April 13, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

The second in a series taught by Dave Sanborn designed for the new or prospective turner. In the first class, we touched on the high points of both Spindle and Bowl (Face Plate) turning and used carbide tools to make a mallet. Today we will introduce you to Traditional/Conventional tools. We will begin the day discussing the basic fundamentals of Spindle Turning. Several mounting techniques; between centers, four jaw chucks, jam chucks, etc., will be discussed and demonstrated. Next we will learn how to sharpen the conventional spindle tools. We will move on to learning how to turn basic coves and beads and do exercises to gain confidence with a spindle gouge. Nothing brings pride to a woodworker more than making things to display in their own home, so we will spend the afternoon using the skills we learned in the morning to make a Bud Vase that you will be proud to have in your home. A 10% discount will be granted to each student on most lathe and hand tools and accessories purchased the day of the class.

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$160.00

Intermediate/Advanced

Basic Hollowing - Lidded Bowl

with Dave Sanborn

Monday, April 14, 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.

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$165.00

ALL

Scrollsaw / Bandsaw Box Class

with Jeff Campbell

Saturday, April 19, 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.

$85.00

Intermediate

Intermediate Hand Cut Joinery: Dovetails

with Arden Halbrooks

Monday, April 21, 5 PM - 9 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.

$85.00

Intermediate

Intermediate Hand Cut Joinery: Scarf Joints

with Arden Halbrooks

Tuesday, April 22, 5 PM - 9 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.