Woodcraft of Dallas

Turn A Pepper Mill

Part 1: Tuesday, May 27, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, May 28, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Doug Jones has another great class for all our Turners. Spend the day with us and take home a wonderful 10" - 12" tall Pepper Mill. Doug will provide hands-on instruction as each student turns, applies the food safe finish and installs a metal style grinder unit. This will be a very popular class so sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Mortise & Tenon Joinery

Part 1: Thursday, May 29, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Friday, May 30, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. The mortise and tenon is one of the oldest and strongest joints in woodworking history. It is used in almost every type of furniture construction including chairs, stools, tables, beds and cabinet door frames. Many woodworkers are afraid of this joint but, after attending the class, you will have a great understanding of it. This lecture/demo/hands-on class will show how to make the joint using various tools including hand tools, plunge router, router table, table saw, band saw, drill press and hollow chisel mortiser. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Router Basics

Saturday, May 31, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. We have a great class that will teach all the ins-and-outs of how to use your Router. Both Router table work and hand-held Router work will be covered. Students will get hands-on experience and build a small storage box during this informative class. You will learn different techniques of cut, fence and miter gauge work, Router bit selection and basic Router safety. Cutting dados, rabbets, slots, mitered corners and edge trim will be easy. This is a VERY POPULAR class and will fill quickly so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Hand Cut Dovetails

Sunday, June 1, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. The dovetail joint stands as the symbol of hand tool craftsmanship and for many is regarded as the most challenging test of their skills. Students will learn simple exercises that will give them great confidence with basic hand tools. Howard will provide personal attention and hands-on practice for everyone to learn the layout, sawing, chiseling and assembling of the joint. Both full and half blind dovetails will be covered and each student will receive a set of complete notes. Please bring your own tools: Marking Gauge, 6" Or 12" Ruler, Small Or Medium Try-Square, Sliding Bevel, Dovetail Saw, Bench Chisels (1/4", 3/8", 1/2") And A Bench Or Carvers Mallet. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Band Saw Basics

Wednesday, June 4, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. ATTENTION ANYONE THAT HAS A BAND SAW! Are you a beginner or old-timer and have a Band Saw and not sure if it is working just right? Then this is the perfect class for you. This class will begin at "step one" on Band Saw setup and tuneup. Wheel alignment, blade selection, blade installation, cool blocks vs bearing guides and fine tuning will all be covered. Each student will do a setup and then cut a piece of perfect veneer. DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THIS CLASS! It is a MUST TAKE for anyone, beginner or old-timer, that uses this great machine. This promises to be a very popular class and will fill quickly so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Square Board Fundamentals

Friday, June 6, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Got rough boards? Want to learn the simple steps needed to machine that board square, flat and the correct thickness to build something? Then this is the perfect hands-on class for you. Howard will teach the basics of wood technology and stock preparation. This fun, quick class will cover the use of the table saw, jointer and thickness planer. Students will also learn which side of the board should be used for the outside of the project and learn how to glue up a panel without it cupping. DON'T UNDER ESTIMATE THIS CLASS!!...it is a "MUST TAKE" for anyone buying rough cut lumber. This class fills quickly so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Basic Woodworking

Part 1: Saturday, June 7, 9 AM - 6 PM

Part 2: Sunday, June 8, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. OUR MOST POPULAR CLASS!! ADULTS ONLY - NO YOUTH - 18 YEARS AND OLDER. This foundation course introduces you to the wonderful world of woodworking. You will learn how to set alignment and use the chop saw, table saw, jointer, planner, band saw, router table and a stationary sander. Safety will be emphasized with each machine. Each student will complete a hands-on project using basic joinery techniques. Types of wood and finishing techniques will also be discussed. This is a great class and it fills quickly every month so, sign up A.S.A.P. TUITION FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE SCHEDULED SEMINAR.

Basic Turning

Part 1: Monday, June 9, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, June 10, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, June 11, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Paul DeMars will teach this dynamic and fundamental, "3-session", class for all beginning turners. Session #1: Spindle Turning. This class is geared to help you get started on the lathe. Tool selection, handling, safety and machine basics will be covered. You will learn how to make cuts to produce beads, coves and other basic spindle shapes. Session #2: Bowl Turning/Face Grain. Perfect your basic skills by learning to turn a wooden bowl. Face plate turning, tool selection, techniques, sanding and finishing will be covered. Session #3: Bowl Turning/End- Grain. Learn to turn another style of bowl by it's end-grain. End-grain bowls are very different than face-grain bowls and will allow you to expand your turning skills. Paul is a great teacher and will provide each student with hands-on skills that will last a lifetime. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Basic Bowl Turning and Design

Part 1: Thursday, June 12, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Friday, June 13, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. PLEASE NO BEGINNERS. BASIC TURNING SKILLS NEEDED. We have a Great Turning Class for anyone interested in learning how to turn a bowl. Michael will provide hands-on teaching as each students turns a medium-size bowl about 5-6 inches in diameter. Students will learn how to mount a bowl blank to the lathe using several different methods and which tools to use and how to use them to make clean efficient cuts. This class also will cover the various types of finish, including oils, friction polish and even just buffing with wax. This will be a very popular class so, Sign-up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Basic Pen Turning Class

Saturday, June 14, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. 14 Years and older, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We have a new Pen Instructor! Join Chuck Silber as he brings the world of pen turning to life. Pen turning on the lathe is a great hobby that can also make extra money. Chuck has a great hands-on approach to teaching and will show students all the steps of how to set up your lathe with the right mandrel and bushings for easy pen turning with great results. You will leave the class with a top notch looking pen and the skills needed to make many more. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Build A Spline Corner Keepsake Box

Sunday, June 15, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. Mark Seay has come up with a great Table Saw Box Class. Mark is a wonderful teacher and his hands-on style of teaching really helps everyone learn about "how" to do woodworking! Students will make a small Keepsake Box from two contrasting woods on the table saw. The little box will have spline cut corners with contrasting wood splines to give it strength. The contrasting splines will give the box an extra sharp look. This is a really great looking little box and would make a wonderful gift for that someone special. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Build a Epoxy Resin Charcuterie Board

Part 1: Monday, June 16, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, June 17, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 3: Friday, June 20, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Our customers have asked for this class so, here we go!!! Our Cutting Board Class Teacher, Doug Jones, has an awesome new class that will teach you how to combine Wood with the amazing Epoxy Pour Resins. Students will learn how the epoxy molds work, how to mix the epoxy and add color to create a one-of-a-kind Charcuterie /Cutting Board. The finish Board will measure about 1 x 8 x 18 inches. All Materials will be supplied in the class. This will be a VERY POPULAR CLASS so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Router Basics

Part 1: Wednesday, June 18, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Thursday, June 19, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. We have a great class that will teach all the ins-and-outs of how to use your Router. Both Router table work and hand-held Router work will be covered. Students will get hands-on experience and build a small storage box during this informative class. You will learn different techniques of cut, fence and miter gauge work, Router bit selection and basic Router safety. Cutting dados, rabbets, slots, mitered corners and edge trim will be easy. This is a VERY POPULAR class and will fill quickly so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Basic Woodworking

Part 1: Saturday, June 21, 9 AM - 6 PM

Part 2: Sunday, June 22, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. OUR MOST POPULAR CLASS!! ADULTS ONLY - NO YOUTH - 18 YEARS AND OLDER. This foundation course introduces you to the wonderful world of woodworking. You will learn how to set alignment and use the chop saw, table saw, jointer, planner, band saw, router table and a stationary sander. Safety will be emphasized with each machine. Each student will complete a hands-on project using basic joinery techniques. Types of wood and finishing techniques will also be discussed. This is a great class and it fills quickly every month so, sign up A.S.A.P. TUITION FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE SCHEDULED SEMINAR.

Build An End-Grain Cutting Board

Part 1: Monday, June 23, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, June 24, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, June 25, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. We have a GREAT KITCHEN CLASS from Doug Jones. Students will build, over the three nights, an End-Grain style Cutting Board from two contrasting types of wood. This 12" X 18" Cutting Board will be constructed from "End-Grain", not the Long-Grain of the boards. This traditional method of building a Cutting Board makes it VERY DURABLE. It will takes cuts from a knife and not show any damage for many years to come. Doug is a great woodworker and his hands-on approach to teaching will help you learn all the tricks for End-Grain cutting and glue-up. You will also learn many valuable machining tips that will help you in all your woodworking projects. This new class will be a very popular and fill quickly so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Square Board Fundamentals

Thursday, June 26, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Got rough boards? Want to learn the simple steps needed to machine that board square, flat and the correct thickness to build something? Then this is the perfect hands-on class for you. Howard will teach the basics of wood technology and stock preparation. This fun, quick class will cover the use of the table saw, jointer and thickness planer. Students will also learn which side of the board should be used for the outside of the project and learn how to glue up a panel without it cupping. DON'T UNDER ESTIMATE THIS CLASS!!...it is a "MUST TAKE" for anyone buying rough cut lumber. This class fills quickly so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Lathe Tool Sharpening Made Easy

Friday, June 27, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. This is a simple but, GREAT CLASS for anyone who struggles with sharpening their lathe tools. Are you confused with all the different grind angles and which power tools to use? This is the perfect class for you. Michael will provide hands-on teaching for everyone to use the bench grinder and get great results. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Hand Cut Dovetails

Saturday, June 28, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. The dovetail joint stands as the symbol of hand tool craftsmanship and for many is regarded as the most challenging test of their skills. Students will learn simple exercises that will give them great confidence with basic hand tools. Howard will provide personal attention and hands-on practice for everyone to learn the layout, sawing, chiseling and assembling of the joint. Both full and half blind dovetails will be covered and each student will receive a set of complete notes. Please bring your own tools: Marking Gauge, 6" Or 12" Ruler, Small Or Medium Try-Square, Sliding Bevel, Dovetail Saw, Bench Chisels (1/4", 3/8", 1/2") And A Bench Or Carvers Mallet. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Turn A Pepper Mill

Sunday, June 29, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. Doug Jones has another great class for all our Turners. Spend the day with us and take home a wonderful 10" - 12" tall Pepper Mill. Doug will provide hands-on instruction as each student turns, applies the food safe finish and installs a metal style grinder unit. This will be a very popular class so sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Hand Tool Basics & Sharpening

Part 1: Monday, June 30, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, July 1, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Chisels, scrapers, planes and saws are the most fundamental woodworking tools in the shop. Howard will provide hands-on instruction on how to sharpen, adjust and use each of these great tools. Students will practice "old world" basic exercises with each tool. Tool #1: Learn basic chisel techniques and how to cut a mortise for a hinge faster than any machine takes to set up. Tool #2: Learn how to use a cabinet scraper as a step toward applying a fine finish. Tool #3: Learn how great using a hand plane can be. Plane an edge straight, flatten a board and cut chamfers with ease. Tool #4: Sharpen and reset your dovetail saw so it cuts perfectly. Learn simple exercises that will give you great confidence with your saw. This is a wonderful hands-on class that anyone interested in hand tools will enjoy. Bring your own tools or buy new ones and leave this class knowing how to correctly use them on your next project. Please bring your own tools: 3/8" or 1/2" Chisel, Cabinet Scraper (Card Scraper), Hand Plane (#3 or #4 or #5) or any type of Block Plane and a Dovetail type Saw. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A RESTORATION CLASS. Tools Need To Be In Working Order. Please No Old Or Rusted Hand Tools That Could Need A Lot Of Work. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Router Basics

Part 1: Wednesday, July 2, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Thursday, July 3, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. We have a great class that will teach all the ins-and-outs of how to use your Router. Both Router table work and hand-held Router work will be covered. Students will get hands-on experience and build a small storage box during this informative class. You will learn different techniques of cut, fence and miter gauge work, Router bit selection and basic Router safety. Cutting dados, rabbets, slots, mitered corners and edge trim will be easy. This is a VERY POPULAR class and will fill quickly so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Basic Woodworking

Part 1: Saturday, July 5, 9 AM - 6 PM

Part 2: Sunday, July 6, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. OUR MOST POPULAR CLASS!! ADULTS ONLY - NO YOUTH - 18 YEARS AND OLDER. This foundation course introduces you to the wonderful world of woodworking. You will learn how to set alignment and use the chop saw, table saw, jointer, planner, band saw, router table and a stationary sander. Safety will be emphasized with each machine. Each student will complete a hands-on project using basic joinery techniques. Types of wood and finishing techniques will also be discussed. This is a great class and it fills quickly every month so, sign up A.S.A.P. TUITION FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE SCHEDULED SEMINAR.

Basic Turning

Part 1: Monday, July 7, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, July 8, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, July 9, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Howard Hale will teach this dynamic and fundamental, "3-session", class for all beginning turners. Session #1: Spindle Turning. This class is geared to help you get started on the lathe. Tool selection, handling, safety and machine basics will be covered. You will learn how to make cuts to produce beads, coves and other basic spindle shapes. Session #2: Bowl Turning/Face Grain. Perfect your basic skills by learning to turn a wooden bowl. Face plate turning, tool selection, techniques, sanding and finishing will be covered. Session #3: Bowl Turning/End- Grain. Learn to turn another style of bowl by it's end-grain. End-grain bowls are very different than face-grain bowls and will allow you to expand your turning skills. Howard is a great teacher and will provide each student with hands-on skills that will last a lifetime. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Turn A Lidded Box

Part 1: Thursday, July 10, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Friday, July 11, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. PLEASE NO BEGINNERS. BASIC TURNING SKILLS NEEDED. We have a new Turning Class that will be a big hit! Michael Boyle will provide hands-on teaching as each student turns a small "coke-can" size box with a fitted lid. You will learn how to cut the lid off the main bowl body and then cut a lip on the lid, just right so, it "SNAPS" into place. This is a fun lathe project and will teach you valuable turning skills that will last a life time. Space is limited so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Basic Pen Turning Class

Saturday, July 12, 9 AM - 5 PM

HANDS-ON. 14 Years and older, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We have a new Pen Instructor! Join Chuck Silber as he brings the world of pen turning to life. Pen turning on the lathe is a great hobby that can also make extra money. Chuck has a great hands-on approach to teaching and will show students all the steps of how to set up your lathe with the right mandrel and bushings for easy pen turning with great results. You will leave the class with a top notch looking pen and the skills needed to make many more. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Turn A Pepper Mill

Sunday, July 13, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. Paul DeMars has another great class for all our Turners. Spend the day with us and take home a wonderful 10" - 12" tall Pepper Mill. Paul will provide hands-on instruction as each student turns, applies the food safe finish and installs a metal style grinder unit. This will be a very popular class so sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Build a Epoxy Resin Charcuterie Board

Part 1: Monday, July 14, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, July 15, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 3: Friday, July 18, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Our customers have asked for this class so, here we go!!! Our Cutting Board Class Teacher, Doug Jones, has an awesome new class that will teach you how to combine Wood with the amazing Epoxy Pour Resins. Students will learn how the epoxy molds work, how to mix the epoxy and add color to create a one-of-a-kind Charcuterie /Cutting Board. The finish Board will measure about 1 x 8 x 18 inches. All Materials will be supplied in the class. This will be a VERY POPULAR CLASS so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Lathe Tool Sharpening Made Easy

Wednesday, July 16, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. This is a simple but, GREAT CLASS for anyone who struggles with sharpening their lathe tools. Are you confused with all the different grind angles and which power tools to use? This is the perfect class for you. Michael will provide hands-on teaching for everyone to use the bench grinder and get great results. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Square Board Fundamentals

Thursday, July 17, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Got rough boards? Want to learn the simple steps needed to machine that board square, flat and the correct thickness to build something? Then this is the perfect hands-on class for you. Howard will teach the basics of wood technology and stock preparation. This fun, quick class will cover the use of the table saw, jointer and thickness planer. Students will also learn which side of the board should be used for the outside of the project and learn how to glue up a panel without it cupping. DON'T UNDER ESTIMATE THIS CLASS!!...it is a "MUST TAKE" for anyone buying rough cut lumber. This class fills quickly so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Basic Woodworking

Part 1: Saturday, July 19, 9 AM - 6 PM

Part 2: Sunday, July 20, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. OUR MOST POPULAR CLASS!! ADULTS ONLY - NO YOUTH - 18 YEARS AND OLDER. This foundation course introduces you to the wonderful world of woodworking. You will learn how to set alignment and use the chop saw, table saw, jointer, planner, band saw, router table and a stationary sander. Safety will be emphasized with each machine. Each student will complete a hands-on project using basic joinery techniques. Types of wood and finishing techniques will also be discussed. This is a great class and it fills quickly every month so, sign up A.S.A.P. TUITION FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE SCHEDULED SEMINAR.

Build An End-Grain Cutting Board

Part 1: Monday, July 21, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, July 22, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, July 23, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. We have a GREAT KITCHEN CLASS from Doug Jones. Students will build, over the three nights, an End-Grain style Cutting Board from two contrasting types of wood. This 12" X 18" Cutting Board will be constructed from "End-Grain", not the Long-Grain of the boards. This traditional method of building a Cutting Board makes it VERY DURABLE. It will takes cuts from a knife and not show any damage for many years to come. Doug is a great woodworker and his hands-on approach to teaching will help you learn all the tricks for End-Grain cutting and glue-up. You will also learn many valuable machining tips that will help you in all your woodworking projects. This new class will be a very popular and fill quickly so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Basic Bowl Turning and Design

Part 1: Thursday, July 24, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Friday, July 25, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. PLEASE NO BEGINNERS. BASIC TURNING SKILLS NEEDED. We have a Great Turning Class for anyone interested in learning how to turn a bowl. Michael will provide hands-on teaching as each students turns a medium-size bowl about 5-6 inches in diameter. Students will learn how to mount a bowl blank to the lathe using several different methods and which tools to use and how to use them to make clean efficient cuts. This class also will cover the various types of finish, including oils, friction polish and even just buffing with wax. This will be a very popular class so, Sign-up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Finishing For The Home Shop

Saturday, July 26, 9 AM - 6 PM

LECTURE/DEMO. Confused with all the different ways to finish your project? Learn simple "old world" finishing from a student of Fine Woodworking's contributing editor and woodworking master, Tage Frid. This class will teach the four finishes that will easily work for the home shop. Demos will show how to prepare the wood for finishing, using everything from the thickness planer, to cabinet scraper, to the proper way to use sandpaper. Then learn the easy steps to apply a traditional oil finish, spray lacquer, varnish and French polish. Students will receive handy take-home notes detailing each of these finishes. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Build A Spline Corner Keepsake Box

Sunday, July 27, 9 AM - 5 PM

HANDS-ON. Mark Seay has come up with a great Table Saw Box Class. Mark is a wonderful teacher and his hands-on style of teaching really helps everyone learn about "how" to do woodworking! Students will make a small Keepsake Box from two contrasting woods on the table saw. The little box will have spline cut corners with contrasting wood splines to give it strength. The contrasting splines will give the box an extra sharp look. This is a really great looking little box and would make a wonderful gift for that someone special. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Square Board Fundamentals

Wednesday, July 30, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Got rough boards? Want to learn the simple steps needed to machine that board square, flat and the correct thickness to build something? Then this is the perfect hands-on class for you. Howard will teach the basics of wood technology and stock preparation. This fun, quick class will cover the use of the table saw, jointer and thickness planer. Students will also learn which side of the board should be used for the outside of the project and learn how to glue up a panel without it cupping. DON'T UNDER ESTIMATE THIS CLASS!!...it is a "MUST TAKE" for anyone buying rough cut lumber. This class fills quickly so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Band Saw Basics

Thursday, July 31, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. ATTENTION ANYONE THAT HAS A BAND SAW! Are you a beginner or old-timer and have a Band Saw and not sure if it is working just right? Then this is the perfect class for you. This class will begin at "step one" on Band Saw setup and tuneup. Wheel alignment, blade selection, blade installation, cool blocks vs bearing guides and fine tuning will all be covered. Each student will do a setup and then cut a piece of perfect veneer. DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THIS CLASS! It is a MUST TAKE for anyone, beginner or old-timer, that uses this great machine. This promises to be a very popular class and will fill quickly so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Basic Pen Turning Class

Saturday, August 2, 9 AM - 4 PM

HANDS-ON. 14 Years and older, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We have a new Pen Instructor! Join Chuck Silber as he brings the world of pen turning to life. Pen turning on the lathe is a great hobby that can also make extra money. Chuck has a great hands-on approach to teaching and will show students all the steps of how to set up your lathe with the right mandrel and bushings for easy pen turning with great results. You will leave the class with a top notch looking pen and the skills needed to make many more. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Turn A Pepper Mill

Sunday, August 3, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. Paul DeMars has another great class for all our Turners. Spend the day with us and take home a wonderful 10" - 12" tall Pepper Mill. Paul will provide hands-on instruction as each student turns, applies the food safe finish and installs a metal style grinder unit. This will be a very popular class so sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Basic Turning

Part 1: Monday, August 4, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, August 5, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, August 6, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Paul DeMars will teach this dynamic and fundamental, "3-session", class for all beginning turners. Session #1: Spindle Turning. This class is geared to help you get started on the lathe. Tool selection, handling, safety and machine basics will be covered. You will learn how to make cuts to produce beads, coves and other basic spindle shapes. Session #2: Bowl Turning/Face Grain. Perfect your basic skills by learning to turn a wooden bowl. Face plate turning, tool selection, techniques, sanding and finishing will be covered. Session #3: Bowl Turning/End- Grain. Learn to turn another style of bowl by it's end-grain. End-grain bowls are very different than face-grain bowls and will allow you to expand your turning skills. Paul is a great teacher and will provide each student with hands-on skills that will last a lifetime. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Basic Bowl Turning and Design

Part 1: Thursday, August 7, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Friday, August 8, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. PLEASE NO BEGINNERS. BASIC TURNING SKILLS NEEDED. We have a Great Turning Class for anyone interested in learning how to turn a bowl. Michael will provide hands-on teaching as each students turns a medium-size bowl about 5-6 inches in diameter. Students will learn how to mount a bowl blank to the lathe using several different methods and which tools to use and how to use them to make clean efficient cuts. This class also will cover the various types of finish, including oils, friction polish and even just buffing with wax. This will be a very popular class so, Sign-up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Basic Woodworking

Part 1: Saturday, August 9, 9 AM - 6 PM

Part 2: Sunday, August 10, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. OUR MOST POPULAR CLASS!! ADULTS ONLY - NO YOUTH - 18 YEARS AND OLDER. This foundation course introduces you to the wonderful world of woodworking. You will learn how to set alignment and use the chop saw, table saw, jointer, planner, band saw, router table and a stationary sander. Safety will be emphasized with each machine. Each student will complete a hands-on project using basic joinery techniques. Types of wood and finishing techniques will also be discussed. This is a great class and it fills quickly every month so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Router Basics

Part 1: Monday, August 11, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, August 12, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. We have a great class that will teach all the ins-and-outs of how to use your Router. Both Router table work and hand-held Router work will be covered. Students will get hands-on experience and build a small storage box during this informative class. You will learn different techniques of cut, fence and miter gauge work, Router bit selection and basic Router safety. Cutting dados, rabbets, slots, mitered corners and edge trim will be easy. This is a VERY POPULAR class and will fill quickly so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Hand Tool Basics & Sharpening

Part 1: Wednesday, August 13, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Thursday, August 14, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Chisels, scrapers, planes and saws are the most fundamental woodworking tools in the shop. Howard will provide hands-on instruction on how to sharpen, adjust and use each of these great tools. Students will practice "old world" basic exercises with each tool. Tool #1: Learn basic chisel techniques and how to cut a mortise for a hinge faster than any machine takes to set up. Tool #2: Learn how to use a cabinet scraper as a step toward applying a fine finish. Tool #3: Learn how great using a hand plane can be. Plane an edge straight, flatten a board and cut chamfers with ease. Tool #4: Sharpen and reset your dovetail saw so it cuts perfectly. Learn simple exercises that will give you great confidence with your saw. This is a wonderful hands-on class that anyone interested in hand tools will enjoy. Bring your own tools or buy new ones and leave this class knowing how to correctly use them on your next project. Please bring your own tools: 3/8" or 1/2" Chisel, Cabinet Scraper (Card Scraper), Hand Plane (#3 or #4 or #5) or any type of Block Plane and a Dovetail type Saw. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A RESTORATION CLASS. Tools Need To Be In Working Order. Please No Old Or Rusted Hand Tools That Could Need A Lot Of Work. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Finishing For The Home Shop

Saturday, August 16, 9 AM - 6 PM

LECTURE/DEMO. Confused with all the different ways to finish your project? Learn simple "old world" finishing from a student of Fine Woodworking's contributing editor and woodworking master, Tage Frid. This class will teach the four finishes that will easily work for the home shop. Demos will show how to prepare the wood for finishing, using everything from the thickness planer, to cabinet scraper, to the proper way to use sandpaper. Then learn the easy steps to apply a traditional oil finish, spray lacquer, varnish and French polish. Students will receive handy take-home notes detailing each of these finishes. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Build A Spline Corner Keepsake Box

Sunday, August 17, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. Mark Seay has come up with a great Table Saw Box Class. Mark is a wonderful teacher and his hands-on style of teaching really helps everyone learn about "how" to do woodworking! Students will make a small Keepsake Box from two contrasting woods on the table saw. The little box will have spline cut corners with contrasting wood splines to give it strength. The contrasting splines will give the box an extra sharp look. This is a really great looking little box and would make a wonderful gift for that someone special. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Build An End-Grain Cutting Board

Part 1: Monday, August 18, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, August 19, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, August 20, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. We have a GREAT KITCHEN CLASS from Doug Jones. Students will build, over the three nights, an End-Grain style Cutting Board from two contrasting types of wood. This 12" X 18" Cutting Board will be constructed from "End-Grain", not the Long-Grain of the boards. This traditional method of building a Cutting Board makes it VERY DURABLE. It will takes cuts from a knife and not show any damage for many years to come. Doug is a great woodworker and his hands-on approach to teaching will help you learn all the tricks for End-Grain cutting and glue-up. You will also learn many valuable machining tips that will help you in all your woodworking projects. This new class will be a very popular and fill quickly so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Hand Cut Dovetails

Part 1: Thursday, August 21, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Friday, August 22, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. The dovetail joint stands as the symbol of hand tool craftsmanship and for many is regarded as the most challenging test of their skills. Students will learn simple exercises that will give them great confidence with basic hand tools. Howard will provide personal attention and hands-on practice for everyone to learn the layout, sawing, chiseling and assembling of the joint. Both full and half blind dovetails will be covered and each student will receive a set of complete notes. Please bring your own tools: Marking Gauge, 6" Or 12" Ruler, Small Or Medium Try-Square, Sliding Bevel, Dovetail Saw, Bench Chisels (1/4", 3/8", 1/2") and a Bench Or Carvers Mallet. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Basic Woodworking

Part 1: Saturday, August 23, 9 AM - 6 PM

Part 2: Sunday, August 24, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. OUR MOST POPULAR CLASS!! ADULTS ONLY - NO YOUTH - 18 YEARS AND OLDER. This foundation course introduces you to the wonderful world of woodworking. You will learn how to set alignment and use the chop saw, table saw, jointer, planner, band saw, router table and a stationary sander. Safety will be emphasized with each machine. Each student will complete a hands-on project using basic joinery techniques. Types of wood and finishing techniques will also be discussed. This is a great class and it fills quickly every month so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Build a Epoxy Resin Charcuterie Board

Part 1: Monday, August 25, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, August 26, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 3: Friday, August 29, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Our customers have asked for this class so, here we go!!! Our Cutting Board Class Teacher, Doug Jones, has an awesome new class that will teach you how to combine Wood with the amazing Epoxy Pour Resins. Students will learn how the epoxy molds work, how to mix the epoxy and add color to create a one-of-a-kind Charcuterie /Cutting Board. The finish Board will measure about 1 x 8 x 18 inches. All Materials will be supplied in the class. This will be a VERY POPULAR CLASS so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Square Board Fundamentals

Wednesday, August 27, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Got rough boards? Want to learn the simple steps needed to machine that board square, flat and the correct thickness to build something? Then this is the perfect hands-on class for you. Howard will teach the basics of wood technology and stock preparation. This fun, quick class will cover the use of the table saw, jointer and thickness planer. Students will also learn which side of the board should be used for the outside of the project and learn how to glue up a panel without it cupping. DON'T UNDER ESTIMATE THIS CLASS!!...it is a "MUST TAKE" for anyone buying rough cut lumber. This class fills quickly so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Mortise & Tenon Joinery

Saturday, August 30, 9 AM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. The mortise and tenon is one of the oldest and strongest joints in woodworking history. It is used in almost every type of furniture construction including chairs, stools, tables, beds and cabinet door frames. Many woodworkers are afraid of this joint but, after attending the class, you will have a great understanding of it. This lecture/demo/hands-on class will show how to make the joint using various tools including hand tools, plunge router, router table, table saw, band saw, drill press and hollow chisel mortiser. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.