Woodcraft of Columbus

Turn a Wooden Gnome!

Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Welcome to our enchanting woodturning class, where the magic of creativity and craftsmanship come together to bring adorable wooden gnomes to life! In this delightful class, you'll learn how to use a lathe to shape and carve small wooden blocks into charming gnomes. Tom Wood will guide you through each step, from selecting the perfect wood to adding intricate details that give your gnomes their unique personalities. Whether you're a seasoned woodworker or a curious beginner, this class promises a fun and rewarding experience as you craft your own whimsical gnome companions to cherish for years to come. Let your imagination roam free and let the artistry of the lathe reveal the magic within the wood!

Knifemaking Class

Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

In this class, expert knifemaker, Caleb Smith, will guide you, step by step, through the process of making a fixed blade knife from a kit and scales that you’ll purchase at the store prior to the class (students receive 10% off for class materials!). You’ll leave the class with a knife you’ve made yourself, and the knowledge to make more in the future. Once you’ve made a knife, you’ll surely want to make more! We have a wide range of knife kits and scales at the store to help you choose so come in early and purchase them for the class.

Pens, Pens, Pens

Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

This is a great way to learn about turning wood on a Lathe. Before you buy a Lathe, you can learn about how to safely use it and the tools and accessories needed to make a ballpoint or Rolling Ball pen and also pencils! Once you gain this experience, it opens up the opportunity to take a number of other turning classes we offer. Turning items on the Lathe will allow you to make items for yourself as well as distinctive and beautiful gifts for friends and family. Students in this class will learn how to cut pen blanks, drill and mount the blanks on the lathe, turn the pen barrels and apply the finish. The final step will be assembling the pen. Each student will complete a pen they will be proud of during the class to take home and show friends and family.

Router Basics

Friday, June 5, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

In our Router Basics class, you'll delve into the fundamentals of using a woodworking router with precision and creativity while you make a Catch All for your keys and pocket change. Whether you're a novice woodworker or looking to expand your skills, this course is designed for you. Discover the various types of routers and their applications, learn essential safety practices, and gain hands-on experience in creating designs, smooth edges, and precise joints. From shaping edges to carving intricate patterns, this class will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to harness the versatility of woodworking routers and turn your projects into works of art.

Wood Inlay Ring

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 1 PM - 4 PM

This class is a great way for you to learn to make your own wood 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.

Date Nite Wood Inlay Ring

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

This date night class is a great way for you and your partner to learn to make your own wood 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.

Salvaging & Using Wood From Blowdown & Dead Trees

Sunday, June 7, 2026, 11 AM - 3 PM

With more than 64 species of wood in Ohio, woodworkers have a great opportunity to salvage and use wood from local blown down and dead trees. Join tree farmer Randy Sanders to learn how he turns blowdown and dead trees into slabs, flitches, picture frames, benches and other one of a kind products. Using a power point presentation and wood examples, Randy will discuss the process and show what equipment is needed to log, mill and dry the wood and work with slabs and flitches. Learn how to have a log milled to produce flat sawn, quarter sawn and book matched flitches, or edged lumber. Also learn about the unique and beautiful wood from native and rarely used trees like redbud, black locust, persimmon and sassafras and how to find a sawmill. Benefits from salvaging wood from local dead trees include - lower costs, controlling if chemicals are used in the process, specialized cuts, and beautiful one-of-a-kind final products. The class will consist of approximately 3 hours of slides and 1 hour of Randy talking and showing how he makes products out of the slabs and flitches.

Building An Electric Guitar

Part 1: Friday, June 12, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 3: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 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 David will be available to answer questions after the class. David Blowers is a professional guitar maker, with vast experience making both acoustic and electric guitars. Sign up and make your own guitar!

Rough To Ready/Cutting Board

Sunday, June 14, 2026, 5 PM - 8 PM

Join Passang in this basic class which is a great hands-on introduction to most key woodworking tools - a must for all beginning woodworkers. Each student will receive a rough sawn board which they will proceed to mill (flatten, square, and cut) to a useful, final dimension to make a cutting board. The power tools you'll use in this class include the miter saw, band saw, table saw, jointer, and planer.

Turning A Fishing Lure

Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Fish on! Every tackle box needs a classic surface lure for attracting monster muskie, pike and bass. In this class, Tom Wood will teach students to turn the wood into the correct form, apply the outer skin, and seal a torpedo style fishing lure. The final step will be mounting the hardware and hooks. The students will take home the fishing lure that they complete. For those new to turning on a Lathe, it will give you the opportunity to understand how much fun it is. The next step would be to take Tom's Pens, Pens, Pens class or our Spindle turning class taught by Devon Palmer.

Father's Day Parent/Child Pen Turning Class

Sunday, June 21, 2026, 10 AM - 3 PM

This is a great opportunity for a Parent and Child to take a class on Lathe Turning! In this class, each will make a pen for Dad, and one for the Child. Devon Palmer will walk you through the steps for each pen. You will cut the blanks, drill holes for the brass tubes, glue them in place, trim and flatten the ends, mount on the lathe, turn the blanks down to the bushings, sand and put a durable finish on the blanks and then assemble the pen! Once you turn a pen, you will be able to do one on your own, if you have the tools. Children should be at least 8 years old.

Build a StewMac Acoustic Guitar Kit

Part 1: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 3 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Sunday, June 28, 2026, 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.

Knifemaking Class

Monday, July 6, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

In this class, expert knifemaker, Caleb Smith, will guide you, step by step, through the process of making a fixed blade knife from a kit and scales that you’ll purchase at the store prior to the class (students receive 10% off for class materials!). You’ll leave the class with a knife you’ve made yourself, and the knowledge to make more in the future. Once you’ve made a knife, you’ll surely want to make more! We have a wide range of knife kits and scales at the store to help you choose so come in early and purchase them for the class.

Knowing Ohio Woods Better: Wood ID 101

Sunday, July 12, 2026, 11 AM - 3 PM

Ohio woodworkers, builders and others are fortunate to live in a state with such an abundance and diversity of tree species. Join tree farmer, sawyer and woodworker Randy Sanders to learn more about Ohio's hardwoods and softwoods. He has logged, milled, dried and worked with more than 35 species during the past 12 years. Using PowerPoint presentations, handouts and wood samples, he will discuss the basic properties, structures and uses of these woods. More than 30 species of Ohio wood will be viewed and discussed. Randy will show the different ways lumber and flitches are cut from logs as well as common defects and anomalies such as spalting, burls and black knot disease. Students will gain a better understanding of common wood terms including grain (straight, spiral, edge, top, end), figure, ray flecking, ring-porous, and others that will help you begin the process of wood identification and better understand what you see looking at wood. All will leave with two wood samples (one each of ring-porous and diffuse porous).

Pens, Pens, Pens

Thursday, July 16, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

This is a great way to learn about turning wood on a Lathe. Before you buy a Lathe, you can learn about how to safely use it and the tools and accessories needed to make a ballpoint or Rolling Ball pen and also pencils! Once you gain this experience, it opens up the opportunity to take a number of other turning classes we offer. Turning items on the Lathe will allow you to make items for yourself as well as distinctive and beautiful gifts for friends and family. Students in this class will learn how to cut pen blanks, drill and mount the blanks on the lathe, turn the pen barrels and apply the finish. The final step will be assembling the pen. Each student will complete a pen they will be proud of during the class to take home and show friends and family.

Turn a Wooden Gnome!

Thursday, July 23, 2026, 12 AM - 12 AM

Welcome to our enchanting woodturning class, where the magic of creativity and craftsmanship come together to bring adorable wooden gnomes to life! In this delightful class, you'll learn how to use a lathe to shape and carve small wooden blocks into charming gnomes. Tom Wood will guide you through each step, from selecting the perfect wood to adding intricate details that give your gnomes their unique personalities. Whether you're a seasoned woodworker or a curious beginner, this class promises a fun and rewarding experience as you craft your own whimsical gnome companions to cherish for years to come. Let your imagination roam free and let the artistry of the lathe reveal the magic within the wood!

Make a Shaker Style Side Table

Part 1: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, July 26, 2026, 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. A material fee of $60 will be collected at time of class sign up!

Finishing Series Pt 1: Coloring Wood

Monday, August 3, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Here’s your chance to absorb some knowledge on coloring woods from our finishing expert, Lori Andrews. In this seminar, Lori will cover the uses and characteristics of a variety of wood coloring products and techniques, including both oil- and water-based stains, dyes and more. She’ll review when and how to use them, and the pros and cons, or main reasons to use various types. In this seminar-style class, you will get to see and feel examples of a variety of types, and their effects on different species of woods. She'll also discuss mixing colors and ways to improve matching colors. Come with questions, and Lori will do her best to answer, or at least offer good advice for your own finishing projects.

Pens, Pens, Pens

Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

This is a great way to learn about turning wood on a Lathe. Before you buy a Lathe, you can learn about how to safely use it and the tools and accessories needed to make a ballpoint or Rolling Ball pen and also pencils! Once you gain this experience, it opens up the opportunity to take a number of other turning classes we offer. Turning items on the Lathe will allow you to make items for yourself as well as distinctive and beautiful gifts for friends and family. Students in this class will learn how to cut pen blanks, drill and mount the blanks on the lathe, turn the pen barrels and apply the finish. The final step will be assembling the pen. Each student will complete a pen they will be proud of during the class to take home and show friends and family.

Finishing Series Pt 2: All About Top Coats

Monday, August 17, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Join our finishing expert Lori Andrews in a continuation of her Finishing series. She’ll teach you all about how and why to select, and apply different common types of topcoats on your projects, considering how your project is to be used. There’s a lot of misinformation out there, so take this chance to let our expert demystify the subject! Shellac, lacquer, oil- or water-based urethanes, or even oils and waxes, Lori will explain the pros and cons to help you select the right product, and get that professional finished look. Bring all your topcoat questions and Lori will help clear up your concerns, and she’ll have lots of examples so you can see how different products and finishes really look, leaving you with more knowledge and confidence to complete your own finishing projects. Part 1 (Coloring Wood) of this series is not required, but is a very helpful companion to your finishing knowledge base.

Make a Shaker Style Side Table

Part 1: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, August 23, 2026, 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. A material fee of $60 will be collected at time of class sign up!

Turning A Twig Pot

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

In this class you will learn about the art of turning on a Lathe. You will learn about the various parts of the lathe, the different types of lathes and turning tools to use for various segments of your project as well as the various ways to mount your blanks to the lathe for different types of projects like pens, bowls, spindles, bottle stoppers, vessels, tops, and handles, we will talk about Lathe safety (Dust mask, eye and hear protection general lathe safety) After a brief discussion, you will mount a wood blank on the lathe, and begin turning your twig pot. You will also learn about sanding away your tool marks and applying a finish to complete your projects.

Building An Electric Guitar

Part 1: Friday, September 4, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Saturday, September 5, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 3: Sunday, September 6, 2026, 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!

Pens, Pens, Pens

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

This is a great way to learn about turning wood on a Lathe. Before you buy a Lathe, you can learn about how to safely use it and the tools and accessories needed to make a ballpoint or Rolling Ball pen and also pencils! Once you gain this experience, it opens up the opportunity to take a number of other turning classes we offer. Turning items on the Lathe will allow you to make items for yourself as well as distinctive and beautiful gifts for friends and family. Students in this class will learn how to cut pen blanks, drill and mount the blanks on the lathe, turn the pen barrels and apply the finish. The final step will be assembling the pen. Each student will complete a pen they will be proud of during the class to take home and show friends and family.

Make a Shaker Style Side Table

Part 1: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, September 20, 2026, 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. A material fee of $60 will be collected at time of class sign up!

Turning A Fishing Lure

Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Fish on! Every tackle box needs a classic surface lure for attracting monster muskie, pike and bass. In this class, Tom Wood will teach students to turn the wood into the correct form, apply the outer skin, and seal a torpedo style fishing lure. The final step will be mounting the hardware and hooks. The students will take home the fishing lure that they complete. For those new to turning on a Lathe, it will give you the opportunity to understand how much fun it is. The next step would be to take Tom's Pens, Pens, Pens class or our Spindle turning class taught by Devon Palmer.

Make a Shaker Style Side Table

Part 1: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 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. A material fee of $60 will be collected at time of class sign up!

Make a Shaker Style Side Table

Part 1: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, November 29, 2026, 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. A material fee of $60 will be collected at time of class sign up!

Building An Electric Guitar

Part 1: Friday, December 4, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 3: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 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!