Woodcraft of Columbus

Building An Electric Guitar

Part 1: Friday, August 22, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Saturday, August 23, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 3: Sunday, August 24, 9 AM - 5 PM

This is a great opportunity to make a Tele-Type Guitar for yourself or give the class as a gift for someone that loves to play guitars! This class is designed to accommodate the beginner/intermediate woodworker in building their own electric guitar learning basic woodworking techniques in the process. The process will be broken down in bite sized tasks that enable the student to get a clear understanding of the various steps in making an electric guitar. This is not a kit guitar! You are building it from scratch! You will learn how to make a body, hand carve a neck, install a truss rod and install the fret board after you install frets and slot a nut. Finally, you will learn how to wire it up (CTS Pots and Switchcraft Output Jack) and to properly setup a guitar to play perfectly for you. Each guitar will be completed before leaving the class, however, painting/finishing the guitar will be left to the student to complete after the class at home. Finishing techniques will be discussed to provide guidance and Ed will be available to answer questions after the class. Ed is a professional guitar maker, with vast experience making both acoustic and electric guitars. Sign up and make your own guitar!

Crushed Stone Inlay Ring

Tuesday, August 26, 6 PM - 9 PM

This class is a great way for you to learn to make your own crushed stone or opal inlay rings, using the lathe to help with the process. Ring sizes are required upon signing up for the class so if the store doesn't have them we can get them ordered for you (if we have to order your size, make sure to allow time to come in)! The instructor will bring several colors of inlay materials to choose from, to make your ring unique! Each student will come away with some familiarity with using a mandrill and bushings on a lathe, as well as some basic jewelry inlay techniques, not to mention their own beautiful ring, and the knowledge to make more! The ring blank cost is not included in the class, each student will need to purchase the ring blank and a 10% discount will be applied. You will then need to bring it to the class with you.

Date Night Crushed Stone Inlay Ring

Thursday, August 28, 6 PM - 9 PM

This date night class is a great way for you and your partner to learn to make your own crushed stone or opal inlay rings, using the lathe to help with the process. Ring sizes are required upon signing up for the class so if the store doesn't have them we can get them ordered for you (if we have to order your size, make sure to allow time to come in)! The instructor will bring several colors of inlay materials to choose from, to make your ring unique! Each student will come away with some familiarity with using a mandrill and bushings on a lathe, as well as some basic jewelry inlay techniques, not to mention their own beautiful ring, and the knowledge to make more! The ring blank cost is not included in the class, each student will need to purchase the ring blank and a 10% discount will be applied. You will then need to bring it to the class with you.

Make A Mandolin

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

Part 2: Sunday, August 31, 3 PM - 9 PM

In this class students will learn how to make a mandolin using a solo kit. students will walk away with a playable mandolin. the finishing will have to be done after the class personally at home. Join Passang Bhote for a fun filled instrument making class and if you have any questions about instrument making come in and talk to him!

Bandsaw Basics/Box

Wednesday, September 3, 6 PM - 9 PM

Join Passang Bhote and learn all about one of the most versatile machines in the woodshop! In this class, students will learn the anatomy of the bandsaw, blade types and how to set up and maintain a bandsaw. This class is a perfect for those looking to become more familiar with the bandsaw and its operations and also for someone interested in buying a bandsaw! You will make a real cool Bandsaw Box with two drawers!

Table Saw 101

Friday, September 5, 6 PM - 9 PM

The Table saw has been at the center of every workshop since its inception in the late 1700's. Join Passang to learn the basics of one of any woodshops most versatile machines. You'll be shown how to set up and maintain the machine, as well as how to make a variety of typical cuts, as we walk through making a picture frame you'll take home. This class is a perfect intro or refresher for the table saw - good for all experience levels.

Lathe Tool Sharpening

Wednesday, September 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

Devon brings his knowledge of sharpening to this course that is a necessity for all turners. It covers the basics of grinders, grinding wheel selection and setup, various jigs and their applications, and specific techniques for sharpening scrapers, gouges and skews. Students will have a chance to work on their own tools during the practice session so bring all of your turning tools and learn how to sharpen them!

Focus On The Skew

Thursday, September 11, 6 PM - 9:30 PM

The Skew is a favorite tool for experienced turners, thanks to its effectiveness and versatility. However, it can be a tad scary to use, and does require some practice. So, learn from a Pro and take the class from Devon Palmer, to learn how to sharpen & set-up different types of Skews, learn how to make all seven (7) of the basic cuts as well as advanced techniques applicable to spindle and pen turning. You'll come away with familiarity with one of the most versatile tools in woodturning!

Intro To Spindle Turning

Saturday, September 13, 9 AM - 5 PM

Explore woodturning with this introductory class to spindle turning. Learn how to use and sharpen basic woodturning tools: spindle gouges, roughing gouges, scrapers, parting tool and the skew. We'll cover basic safety, lathe setup, mounting/chucking of wood and basic cuts with each of the tools. We'll finish the day using the developed skills in turning and finishing a bottle stopper.

Intro To Bowl Turning

Sunday, September 14, 9 AM - 5 PM

In this course, students will learn how to turn a small wooden bowl from green wood. They'll go through the process of selecting, preparing, and mounting the wood on the lathe, discuss tool selection/use and sharpening, shaping/turning of the outside/inside, sanding/finishing and drying of green wood.

Wooden Inlay Ring

Monday, September 15, 6 PM - 9 PM

This class is a great way for you to learn to make your own wooden inlay rings, using the lathe and your own scrap wood. Ring sizes are required upon signing up for the class so if the store doesn't have them we can get them ordered for you (if we have to order your size, make sure to allow time to come in)! The instructor will bring several types of inlay species to choose from, to make your ring unique! Each student will come away with some familiarity with using a mandrel and bushings on a lathe, as well as some basic jewelry inlay techniques, not to mention their own beautiful ring, and the knowledge to make more! The ring blank cost is not included in the class, each student will need to purchase the ring blank and a 10% discount will be applied. You will then need to bring it to the class with you.

Build a StewMac Acoustic Guitar Kit

Part 1: Saturday, September 20, 3 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Sunday, September 21, 3 PM - 9 PM

In this two day, 12 hour total, weekend class, students will build their own guitar from a StewMac Guitar Kit (StewMac 16631 - Retail - $399.99) which is included in the cost of the class. This is an easier class than our normal Acoustic Building Class as more of the work is done for you so it is great for Teenagers and also Adults who are looking to build their first guitar. Passang Bhote is a talented Luthier and a patient instructor. He will walk you thru completing the kit. He will also explain the steps to put a finish on your guitar which you will do at home after the class.

Date Nite Wooden Inlay Ring

Thursday, September 25, 6 PM - 9 PM

This date night class is a great way for you and your partner to learn to make your own wooden inlay rings, using the lathe and your own scrap wood. Ring sizes are required upon signing up for the class so if the store doesn't have them we can get them ordered for you (if we have to order your size, make sure to allow time to come in)! The instructor will bring several species of inlay materials to choose from, to make your ring unique! Each student will come away with some familiarity with using a mandrill and bushings on a lathe, as well as some basic jewelry inlay techniques, not to mention their own beautiful ring, and the knowledge to make more! The ring blank cost is not included in the class, each student will need to purchase the ring blank and a 10% discount will be applied. You will then need to bring it to the class with you.

Small Turning Projects - Lidded Box

Saturday, September 27, 9 AM - 5 PM

This course is designed to expand the student's skill set through 2 useful projects: A Spin Top to demonstrate the use of the chatter tool and a Small Lidded Box to learn end grain hollowing, fitting lids/tenons, and chucking. These techniques will have wide application in your future woodturning projects.

Turned Hollow Forms

Sunday, September 28, 9 AM - 5 PM

This is a great class to learn basic end grain hollowing and hollow form design techniques. You will complete two projects: a small open end grain vase and a hollow enclosed vase with a small opening at the top of the piece. During the class, you will learn how to prep, mount, shape and finish your items. A class prerequisite is at least one full day turning class such as spindle or bowl turning.

Bandsaw Cutting Board Class

Tuesday, September 30, 6 PM - 9 PM

Learn all about the bandsaw and under the guidance of Passang Bhote, complete a cutting board using the bandsaw and other machines. Passang will go over the necessary steps to set up your bandsaw correctly and discuss the safety concerns using the machine.

Epoxy River Style Charcuterie Board

Part 1: Thursday, October 2, 4 PM - 6 PM

Part 2: Thursday, October 9, 4 PM - 6:30 PM

Have you been wanting to learn how to use epoxy? Have you been wanting to make a river table but don’t know where to start? Or, are you a foodie that wants to up your serving game? If any of these fit you then you are looking in the right place. In this two-evening class you will be learning how to use epoxy, the importance of prep work when using epoxy, and having fun along the way. You will be making an 18” x 12” charcuterie board to take home and show off or give as a gift! You will be using a table saw, planer, router table, and sanders to accomplish this task. We can’t wait to have you in this class and teach you what you want to learn about epoxy. (The wood choice is based on the instructor’s hardwood slab availability) (you will have a huge variety of choice for epoxy color)

Date Night - Turning A Harry Potter Wand

Saturday, October 4, 6 PM - 10 PM

It's a Date! You are always looking for something fun to do, well, here it is! Due to the popular nature of the Harry Potter Movies and also our Date Night Turning Classes, we are combining them! The instructor, Devon Palmer, will explain and demonstrate the entire process, then you'll get your chance to turn your own wand; it's a great beginner project, so NO experience is necessary! You will learn how to prepare a wood blank, mount it on a lathe, turn it to your version of a Harry Potter wand, then sand and finish it! It will be ready when you leave to perform your every wish! We cannot guarantee its magical performance - that's up to you - but you are certain to have a great time in this class!

Turn a White Oak Bourbon Tumbler

Part 1: Sunday, October 5, 10 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Saturday, October 11, 12 PM - 4 PM

You heard correctly.....time to add a new class! We have been working on how to get this done! Devon is ready! This is a two night class where we will use a router table to prepare the White Oak pieces, glue them together in the first night and then in the second class, turn them to form on a lathe, char/burn the inside and then maybe, if there is time, mozzie on down to Stone Bar and Grill and do a little tasting! You may need a friend to pick you up! You will make at least two of them!

Woodturning Date Night With Devon Palmer

Saturday, October 11, 6 PM - 10 PM

It's a Date! In this class, you and your partner will learn how to cut pen blanks, drill and mount the blanks on the lathe, turn the pen barrels and apply finish. Devon will first demo and review the process. Each of you will turn your pen taking the steps Devon featured with the final step of assembling the pen. Each student will complete a pen that they will be proud to show off during the class. No experience is necessary!

Turn a Cast Acrylic Ornament

Sunday, October 12, 12 PM - 4 PM

Turning Acrylic is different from Wood! Devon Palmer will show you how to turn an acrylic blank into beautiful Christmas Ornaments. No experience necessary. Devon will show you how carbide tipped turning tools, mesh sandpaper and micro mesh pads as well as polishing compounds bto bring the glitz out of acrylic!

Date Night Colored Pendant Necklace

Friday, October 17, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

You and your date will experience a fun, creative, hands-on woodturning evening where you will make and take home several very current and stylish lightweight wood pendant necklaces. Participants will make natural wood and student-designed colored wearables using artist colored pencils. The pendant hangs on a manufactured leather necklace. Neil Donovan’s unique and nationally recognized colored pencil technique will be utilized to ensure that each pendant will be successful and appear to have been purchased in a high-end gift shop. Topics will touch upon safety and basics, design and color theory and related finishing techniques. Neil Donovan has been turning and teaching woodworking for over 40 years. The class will be entertaining, informative and fun. You will take home several pendant necklaces for your collection and/or for gifts.

Intro To Spindle Turning

Saturday, October 18, 9 AM - 5 PM

Explore woodturning with this introductory class to spindle turning. Learn how to use and sharpen basic woodturning tools: spindle gouges, roughing gouges, scrapers, parting tool and the skew. We'll cover basic safety, lathe setup, mounting/chucking of wood and basic cuts with each of the tools. We'll finish the day using the developed skills in turning and finishing a bottle stopper.

Making an Epoxy River Coffee Table

Part 1: Saturday, October 18, 10 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Saturday, October 25, 10 AM - 3 PM

In this hands-on class, students will learn how to create a stunning epoxy river coffee table from start to finish. You'll explore woodworking techniques, tricks on what not to do, and mix and pour epoxy resin to craft a unique, functional piece of art. Whether you're a beginner or have some woodworking experience, this class will guide you through each step, allowing you to build a custom coffee table that adds a personal touch to any space! The slab species will be walnut, and the table will roughly come to 18”x31”x1.5” when finished. You will have the choice of epoxy color and what type of metal legs (hairpin, trapezoidal, square). The price includes all material and tools used. You will leave with a finished coffee table that you made from start to finish. When signing up please choose what leg type you would like so the instructor can get those for you prior to class.

Intro To Bowl Turning

Sunday, October 19, 9 AM - 5 PM

In this course, students will learn how to turn a small wooden bowl from green wood. They'll go through the process of selecting, preparing, and mounting the wood on the lathe, discuss tool selection/use and sharpening, shaping/turning of the outside/inside, sanding/finishing and drying of green wood.

Parent/Child - Turn Harry Potter Wands

Saturday, October 25, 12 PM - 4 PM

Due to the popular nature of the Harry Potter Movies, we are offering a class to turn, on a Lathe, a Harry Potter Wand! How cool is that? This will be a beginner's turning class, so NO experience is necessary. You and your Child (10 and up years old) will learn how to prepare a wood blank, mount it on a lathe, turn it to a reasonable facsimile of a Harry Potter wand and then sand and finish it. It will be ready when you leave to perform your every wish! Magical performance not guaranteed, but it's sure to look cool and impress your friends!

Date Night - Turning A Harry Potter Wand

Saturday, October 25, 6 PM - 10 PM

It's a Date! You are always looking for something fun to do, well, here it is! Due to the popular nature of the Harry Potter Movies and also our Date Night Turning Classes, we are combining them! Each couple will enjoy a Pizza Dinner, while the instructor explains and demonstrates the entire process, then you'll get your chance to turn your own wand; it's a great beginner project, so NO experience is necessary! You will learn how to prepare a wood blank, mount it on a lathe, turn it to your version of a Harry Potter wand, then sand and finish it! It will be ready when you leave to perform your every wish! We cannot guarantee its magical performance - that's up to you - but you are certain to have a great time in this class!

Epoxy River Style Charcuterie Board

Part 1: Thursday, November 6, 4 PM - 6:30 PM

Part 2: Thursday, November 13, 4 PM - 6:30 PM

Have you been wanting to learn how to use epoxy? Have you been wanting to make a river table but don’t know where to start? Or, are you a foodie that wants to up your serving game? If any of these fit you then you are looking in the right place. In this two-evening class you will be learning how to use epoxy, the importance of prep work when using epoxy, and having fun along the way. You will be making an 18” x 12” charcuterie board to take home and show off or give as a gift! You will be using a table saw, planer, router table, and sanders to accomplish this task. We can’t wait to have you in this class and teach you what you want to learn about epoxy. (The wood choice is based on the instructor’s hardwood slab availability) (you will have a huge variety of choice for epoxy color)

Make a Shaker Style Side Table

Part 1: Saturday, November 8, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, November 9, 9 AM - 5 PM

In this two day class, students will make a Shaker Side Table from solid Cherry with instruction from Neil Donovan. Standing 29" inches tall and 21" x 21" wide this table is constructed using Kreg Pocket Hole Joinery and features tapered legs cut on the table saw using a jig. The Power Tools students will be using are the table saw, compound miter saw, jointer and drum sander. Finishing options will be discussed. A 10% discount is offered to students wishing to purchase finishing materials for their tables that they will complete at home.

Parent/Child Christmas Ornament Turning

Saturday, November 15, 1 PM - 4 PM

In this class, both Parent and child will learn how to cut the blanks, drill and mount the blanks on the lathe, turn the Ornaments and apply the finish. After the parent turns the first Ornament, they can provide assistance/supervision for the turning of the second Ornament. Then final step will be assembling the Ornament. Each student will complete an Ornament during the class. All age ranges from 10 and up accepted.

Parent/Child Christmas Ornament Turning

Saturday, November 15, 6 PM - 9 PM

In this class, both Parent and child will learn how to cut the blanks, drill and mount the blanks on the lathe, turn the Ornaments and apply the finish. After the parent turns the first Ornament, they can provide assistance/supervision for the turning of the second Ornament. Then final step will be assembling the Ornament. Each student will complete an Ornament during the class. All age ranges from 10 and up accepted.

Building An Electric Guitar

Part 1: Friday, December 5, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Saturday, December 6, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 3: Sunday, December 7, 9 AM - 5 PM

This is a great opportunity to make a Tele-Type Guitar for yourself or give the class as a gift for someone that loves to play guitars! This class is designed to accommodate the beginner/intermediate woodworker in building their own electric guitar learning basic woodworking techniques in the process. The process will be broken down in bite sized tasks that enable the student to get a clear understanding of the various steps in making an electric guitar. This is not a kit guitar! You are building it from scratch! You will learn how to make a body, hand carve a neck, install a truss rod and install the fret board after you install frets and slot a nut. Finally, you will learn how to wire it up (CTS Pots and Switchcraft Output Jack) and to properly setup a guitar to play perfectly for you. Each guitar will be completed before leaving the class, however, painting/finishing the guitar will be left to the student to complete after the class at home. Finishing techniques will be discussed to provide guidance and Ed will be available to answer questions after the class. Ed is a professional guitar maker, with vast experience making both acoustic and electric guitars. Sign up and make your own guitar!

Epoxy River Style Charcuterie Board

Part 1: Thursday, December 11, 4 PM - 6:30 PM

Part 2: Thursday, December 18, 4 PM - 6:30 PM

Have you been wanting to learn how to use epoxy? Have you been wanting to make a river table but don’t know where to start? Or, are you a foodie that wants to up your serving game? If any of these fit you then you are looking in the right place. In this two-evening class you will be learning how to use epoxy, the importance of prep work when using epoxy, and having fun along the way. You will be making an 18” x 12” charcuterie board to take home and show off or give as a gift! You will be using a table saw, planer, router table, and sanders to accomplish this task. We can’t wait to have you in this class and teach you what you want to learn about epoxy. (The wood choice is based on the instructor’s hardwood slab availability) (you will have a huge variety of choice for epoxy color)