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$325.00

Intermediate/Advanced

Turning an Epoxy/Wood Bowl/Platter

with Dave Sanborn

Part 1: Sunday, May 12, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Part 2: Monday, May 20, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

This two-day class will introduce you to the tools, tips and techniques used to create and turn a project that combines colorful resins with natural wood and yields an unusual and beautiful bowl. Day one we will prepare the blank, attach an appropriate mounting system and introduce the resins. Day 2 – Resin doesn’t dry and cure quickly - so we will turn & finish the project after the epoxy has cured - Dave will introduce you to the special tools and techniques used to successfully turn and finish the project

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$165.00

ALL

Band Saw Box.

with Jeff Campbell

Wednesday, May 15, 5 PM - 9 PM

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.

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$125.00

Beginner

Bandsaw Set-Up And Resawing

with Jeff Campbell

Wednesday, May 15, 5 PM - 8:30 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.

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$390.00

ALL

Adirondack Chair

with Dave Kovach

Part 1: Saturday, May 18, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Part 2: Sunday, May 19, 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.

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$155.00

Beginner

Scroll Saw Basics

with Jeff Campbell

Wednesday, May 29, 5 PM - 9 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.

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$150.00

All Levels

Hand Plane Basics

with Arden Halbrooks

Friday, May 31, 5:30 AM - 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.

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$340.00

ALL

Four Step Cabinet Making.

with Dave Kovach

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

Part 2: Sunday, June 2, 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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$220.00

All Levels

Epoxy & Wood Charcuterie Board

with Robert Dedinsky

Part 1: Thursday, June 6, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Part 2: Thursday, June 13, 5:30 PM - 9:30 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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$165.00

ALL

Band Saw Box.

with Jeff Campbell

Saturday, June 8, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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.

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$140.00

All Levels

Pyrography (Wooddburning) For Beginners

with Scott (Gonzo) Wadsworth

Sunday, June 9, 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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$125.00

Beginner

Bandsaw Set-Up And Resawing

with Jeff Campbell

Wednesday, June 12, 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.

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$155.00

ALL

THE BASIC BOWL – FROM TREE TO TABLE.

with Dave Sanborn

Friday, June 14, 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.

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$150.00

Intermediate/Advanced

Bowl Turning, Beyond The Basics- Using Traditional HSS Tools

with Dave Sanborn

Sunday, June 16, 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.

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$155.00

Beginner

Lathe Operation & Turning 101.

with Dave Sanborn

Monday, June 17, 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.

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$160.00

Intermediate

Three Point Bowl

with Eric Meyer

Tuesday, June 18, 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.

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$155.00

Beginner

Couples Pen Night

with Art Mansbach

Friday, June 21, 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

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$155.00

Beginner

Pen Turning, The Beginning

with Art Mansbach

Saturday, June 22, 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

Scroll Saw Basics

with Jeff Campbell

Sunday, June 23, 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.

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$360.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Introduction To Cabinet Making With The Kreg Systems

with Dan Vossler

Part 1: Saturday, June 29, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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

This class will review and apply the steps to building a basic kitchen cabinet. We will use the Kreg pocket hole system and Kreg cutting system to build a cabinet carcass from plywood, with a solid wood face frame. You will have the opportunity to use the table saw,planern jointer and router table as well. After your cabinet is built, we will build and install a door and a drawer with the appropriate hardware on the secind day.

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$165.00

ALL

Band Saw Box.

with Jeff Campbell

Saturday, July 6, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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.

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$220.00

All Levels

Epoxy & Wood Charcuterie Board

with Robert Dedinsky

Part 1: Thursday, July 11, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Thursday, July 18, 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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$155.00

Beginner

Couples Pen Night

with Art Mansbach

Friday, July 12, 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

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$155.00

ALL

THE BASIC BOWL – FROM TREE TO TABLE.

with Dave Sanborn

Saturday, July 13, 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.

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$160.00

Intermediate/Advanced

Lidded Bowl - Introducing Easy Wood Hollowing tools

with Dave Sanborn

Sunday, July 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. 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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$125.00

Beginner

Bandsaw Set-Up And Resawing

with Jeff Campbell

Saturday, July 20, 9:30 AM - 1:30 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.

517_Scrollsaw_mushrooms.jpg

$155.00

Beginner

Scroll Saw Basics

with Jeff Campbell

Sunday, July 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.

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$340.00

ALL

Four Step Cabinet Making.

with Dave Kovach

Part 1: Thursday, July 25, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Part 2: Friday, July 26, 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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$155.00

Beginner

Woodworking Machine Fundamentals / Charcuterie Board

with Dan Vossler

Saturday, July 27, 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.

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$155.00

Beginner

Pen Turning, The Beginning

with Art Mansbach

Sunday, July 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.

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$190.00

Beginner

Introduction To Resin Casting (Alumilite Clear Slow)

with Robert Dedinsky

Part 1: Monday, July 29, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, July 30, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

This two day class will teach you how to cast pen or project blanks with Alumilite Clear Slow resin. Spend two days with Robert as he guides you through the resin casting process and answers any questions you have pertaining to the casting process. Day one will start with an explanation and demo of the resin casting process. Robert will walk you through the tools and equipment needed as well as talk about the nuances of resin casting, giving tips and tricks along the way. Finish day one by casting your very own project blanks that you will take home on the second day. On day two, Robert will walk you through how to prepare, turn, and finish a blank made from the same Alumilite Clear Slow resin (not the blank cast on day one). While the resin will be set and able to be handled, Alumilite Clear Slow takes a week to fully cure. The blank you turn will dress a Wall Street II pen, vegetable peeler, or coffee scoop (turner's choice). Students will leave the class with a project blank or two, and a completed turned project.

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$360.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Introduction To Cabinet Making With The Kreg Systems

with Dan Vossler

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

Part 2: Sunday, August 4, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

This class will review and apply the steps to building a basic kitchen cabinet. We will use the Kreg pocket hole system and Kreg cutting system to build a cabinet carcass from plywood, with a solid wood face frame. You will have the opportunity to use the table saw,planern jointer and router table as well. After your cabinet is built, we will build and install a door and a drawer with the appropriate hardware on the secind day.

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$220.00

All Levels

Epoxy & Wood Charcuterie Board

with Robert Dedinsky

Part 1: Thursday, August 8, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Part 2: Thursday, August 15, 5:30 PM - 9:30 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.

517_Couples_Pen_Night.jpg

$155.00

Beginner

Couples Pen Night

with Art Mansbach

Friday, August 9, 6 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

517_Basic_Bowl.jpg

$155.00

ALL

THE BASIC BOWL – FROM TREE TO TABLE.

with Dave Sanborn

Saturday, August 10, 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.

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$325.00

Intermediate/Advanced

Turning an Epoxy/Wood Bowl/Platter

with Dave Sanborn

Part 1: Sunday, August 11, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Part 2: Monday, August 19, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

This two-day class will introduce you to the tools, tips and techniques used to create and turn a project that combines colorful resins with natural wood and yields an unusual and beautiful bowl. Day one we will prepare the blank, attach an appropriate mounting system and introduce the resins. Day 2 – Resin doesn’t dry and cure quickly - so we will turn & finish the project after the epoxy has cured - Dave will introduce you to the special tools and techniques used to successfully turn and finish the project

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$155.00

Intermediate/Advanced

Bowl Turning, Beyond The Basics- Using Traditional HSS Tools

with Dave Sanborn

Monday, August 12, 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.

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$340.00

ALL

Four Step Cabinet Making.

with Dave Kovach

Part 1: Saturday, August 17, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Part 2: Sunday, August 18, 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

Finishing - The Basics

with Dan Vossler

Thursday, August 22, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

: Finishing can make or break your project. Spend an afternoon with Dan as he unravels some of the mysteries of completing your project. This class will include surface preparation and a variety of finishes, including oil and water based stains and top coats, tung oil and linseed oils, (with or without wax), shellac and varnish. Products will include, General Finishes, Waterlox, Osmo, and Tried and True, to name a few.

517_Scrollsaw_mushrooms.jpg

$155.00

Beginner

Scroll Saw Basics

with Jeff Campbell

Saturday, August 24, 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.

517_Pyrography.jpg

$140.00

All Levels

Pyrography (Wooddburning) For Beginners

with Scott (Gonzo) Wadsworth

Saturday, August 31, 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.

517_Alex3DStair.jpg

$550.00

All Levels

Make a 3D Stair Step Cutting Board

with Alex Snodgrass

Monday, September 16, 9 AM - 5 PM

This is a great opportunity to create your own stunning 3D Stair Step Cutting Board with the master himself, Alex Snodgrass. Using only three different woods – maple, cherry, and walnut – Alex will show each student how to make a 3D Stair Step Cutting Board that will really impress your family and friends. During the class, Alex will answer all of your questions about bandsaws, while covering basic topics such as bandsaw mechanics, tuning a bandsaw, and making perfect straight or angled cuts. Alex will also cover topics including glue-up techniques, how to plane and will debunk some common bandsaw myths. By the end of the class, each student will have a fantastic 3D Stair Step Cutting Board made with their own hands! This class is designed for woodworkers of all skill levels. From the beginner to the advanced woodworker, every student will leave the class with a 3D Stair Step Cutting Board and a smile on their face. Register today – only 10 seats available! PLEASE NOTE: The $550 total cost is the $450 class plus $100 for materials.