Looking for that unique project? How about a Lazy Susan! This 14" Lazy Susan is made from cherry and finished with a wax finish. This class is a great beginner class to teach you how to glue boards together, use the jointer, planer, bandsaw, and router with a template. This project is a great addition to any home.
This Wall Street Pen with wood pen blanks will be sure to be a hit. It is one of the most popular pen kits we offer. The kit's eye-catching look and feel of wood will make it your most used writing instrument. It comes in several styles, such as one with a stylus, and functions with a twist or click depending on kit. We will be turning a twist style pen in this class.
The router has a reputation as being a tool that is mostly used by advanced woodworkers, but this is not the case. Properly used, the router can be the most useful tool in your arsenal. This class is designed to introduce you to the many ways this tool is used, from edge jointing to edge decorating to dadoing and rabbiting, as well as sign making. Properly jigged, the router can also be used for flattening and thicknessing lumber and even cutting holes and disks. There will also be some discussion about router tables. Bring your safety glasses, ear plugs, your own router (so Joe can see what you have to work with), and be prepared to learn about the scope and versatility of this most useful tool.
This "Date Night" class is a great way for you and your partner to learn to make your own "Charcuterie" board. In this class, we will start with pre-cut wood strips of exotic woods. We will also discuss the techniques of cutting the wood to specific sizes needed for the cutting board. The process will introduce you to the thickness planer and orbital sander. The cutting board will be finished with food safe mineral oil which will bring out the beauty of the wood. While the glue dries, we will have pizza to enjoy so bring your non-alcoholic beverage and make this a date night to remember.
Learn to make your own cutting board (approximately 8" X 16"). In this class, we will start with pre-cut wood strips of different species of exotic woods. We will also discuss the techniques of cutting the wood to the specific sizes needed for the cutting board. The process will introduce you to the thickness planner and orbital sander. The cutting board will be finished with food safe mineral oil which will bring out the beauty of the wood.
This date night class is a great way for you and your partner to learn woodturning and make a turned handle for a pizza cutter. In this class, we will start with a pre-cut wood blank. We will discuss the techniques of turning the wood on a lathe to the specific sizes needed for the handle for a pizza cutter, ice cream scoop, or cheese slicer kit.
As the holiday seasons approach, join us for a fun day cutting out those special Christmas Ornaments that can be passed down for generations to come . Take advantage of this Beginner Scroll Saw Class to cut out holiday ornaments for your tree or to give as gifts. Class is limited to 6 students. Sign up individually or call 5 of your friends and have a fun day at Woodcraft of Dayton.
Haven’t used your table saw lately and you’re looking for a refresher course to use it safely? Or maybe you’re looking to purchase a table saw soon, and you want to get familiar with the features, use, and safety of one first. Wait no more. . . this class is for you! During this hands-on class, you will learn how to use the table saw correctly and safely for the variety of cuts the table saw will make. Gain the confidence you need to build those family heirlooms and gifts for family and friends and enjoy the art of woodworking at the same time. Each student will perform the following operations: “Rip” a piece of hardwood; “crosscut” a piece of hardwood; cut two pieces of wood to the same size; “straight line rip” a piece of rough-cut wood (S2S) and use a crosscut sled.
The router has a reputation as being a tool that is mostly used by advanced woodworkers, but this is not the case. Properly used, the router can be the most useful tool in your arsenal. This class is designed to introduce you to the many ways this tool is used, from edge jointing to edge decorating to dadoing and rabbiting, as well as sign making. Properly jigged, the router can also be used for flattening and thicknessing lumber and even cutting holes and disks. There will also be some discussion about router tables. Bring your safety glasses, ear plugs, your own router (so Joe can see what you have to work with), and be prepared to learn about the scope and versatility of this most useful tool.
This date night class is a great way for you and your partner to learn to make your own cutting board (approximately 8” x 16”). In this class, we will start with pre-cut wood strips of exotic woods. We will also discuss the techniques of cutting the wood to specific sizes needed for the cutting board. The process will introduce you to the thickness planer and orbital sander. The cutting board will be finished with food safe mineral oil which will bring out the beauty of the wood. While the glue dries, we will have pizza to enjoy so bring your non-alcoholic beverage and make this a date night to remember.
In this class, we will take a comprehensive look at the process of turning a bowl. We will discuss methods of roughing out, mounting with chucks, turning, and finishing a bowl. Any and all questions during this process are welcomed. We will turn a small bowl using spur and live centers, chucks, and a friction drive. We will do our turning with traditional turning tools.
This popular project is great for the beginning woodworker. If you have taken our "Woodworking Beginnings" class, this is a great way of taking what you have learned and moving up to building a fine piece of furniture. This sofa table will be made with cherry and will complement any style. It will be approximately 15"d x 40"w x 30"h. and have tapered legs in the Shaker style. The construction will use the Kreg Jig, so this class is perfect for any beginner. We also offer a class on building a matching end table (coming up soon in the class schedule). Check it out!
The router has a reputation as being a tool that is mostly used by advanced woodworkers, but this is not the case. Properly used, the router can be the most useful tool in your arsenal. This class is designed to introduce you to the many ways this tool is used, from edge jointing to edge decorating to dadoing and rabbiting, as well as sign making. Properly jigged, the router can also be used for flattening and thicknessing lumber and even cutting holes and disks. There will also be some discussion about router tables. Bring your safety glasses, ear plugs, your own router (so Joe can see what you have to work with), and be prepared to learn about the scope and versatility of this most useful tool.
This date night class is a great way for you and your partner to learn woodturning and make a turned handle for an ice cream scoop. In this class, we will start with a pre-cut wood blank. We will discuss the techniques of turning the wood on a lathe to the specific sizes needed for the handle for a pizza cutter, ice cream scoop, or cheese slicer kit.
This woodworking beginning class has been very popular. The project stool will have two steps, a stable platform, and the first step can be raised to form the stool into a small chair. This will make it a very handy item to place in the bathroom or kitchen to allow a young child to reach the sink or it can be put in the family room and use it as small chair made just for them. Plus, it still works as step stool for adults to reach the top shelf in the kitchen or a closet. This class will introduce you to everything you need to progress from selecting wood for a project, to preparing it for finishing. It is designed for the person who knows nothing about woodworking but wants to learn the basics. We will use the table saw, jointer, planer, band saw, and other tools, as well as offering a discussion on several hand tools, all with an emphasis on safety. This is a great class for anyone wanting to see if woodworking is for them.
Cleaning, Sharpening, Honing, Tuning. You may have an old hand plane that you have inherited or just couldn't resist as a good buy at a garage sale. Then, when you tried to use it, the results left a lot to be desired. All planes, even a brand new one, need tuning and some planes may even need a complete rebuild. If you have a plane that needs some TLC or a new one you need to learn how to tune and clean, this class will show you techniques to make your plane work efficiently. You will start with taking the plane completely apart, evaluating the condition of the parts, and fixing them as needed. You will learn how to sharpen and hone the iron with a provided jig. You will need to bring your own bench plane of any size. The plane can be rusty, but it should not be so rusted to prevent adjustments. Class includes a Veritas MK II Honing Guide #833173
This date night class is a great way for you and your partner to learn to make your own cutting board (approximately 8” x 16”). In this class, we will start with pre-cut wood strips of exotic woods. We will also discuss the techniques of cutting the wood to specific sizes needed for the cutting board. The process will introduce you to the thickness planer and orbital sander. The cutting board will be finished with food safe mineral oil which will bring out the beauty of the wood. While the glue dries, we will have pizza to enjoy so bring your non-alcoholic beverage and make this a date night to remember.
In this class, we will take a comprehensive look at the process of turning a bowl. We will discuss methods of roughing out, mounting with chucks, turning, and finishing a bowl. Any and all questions during this process are welcomed. We will turn a small bowl using spur and live centers, chucks, and a friction drive. We will do our turning with traditional turning tools.
The router has a reputation as being a tool that is mostly used by advanced woodworkers, but this is not the case. Properly used, the router can be the most useful tool in your arsenal. This class is designed to introduce you to the many ways this tool is used, from edge jointing to edge decorating to dadoing and rabbiting, as well as sign making. Properly jigged, the router can also be used for flattening and thicknessing lumber and even cutting holes and disks. There will also be some discussion about router tables. Bring your safety glasses, ear plugs, your own router (so Joe can see what you have to work with), and be prepared to learn about the scope and versatility of this most useful tool.
This popular project is great for the beginning woodworker. If you have taken our "Woodworking Beginnings" class, this is a great way of taking what you have learned and moving up to building a fine piece of furniture. This sofa table will be made with cherry and will complement any style. It will be approximately 15"d x 40"w x 30"h. and have tapered legs in the Shaker style. The construction will use the Kreg Jig, so this class is perfect for any beginner. We also offer a class on building a matching end table (coming up soon in the class schedule). Check it out!
This woodworking beginning class has been very popular. The project stool will have two steps, a stable platform, and the first step can be raised to form the stool into a small chair. This will make it a very handy item to place in the bathroom or kitchen to allow a young child to reach the sink or it can be put in the family room and use it as small chair made just for them. Plus, it still works as step stool for adults to reach the top shelf in the kitchen or a closet. This class will introduce you to everything you need to progress from selecting wood for a project, to preparing it for finishing. It is designed for the person who knows nothing about woodworking but wants to learn the basics. We will use the table saw, jointer, planer, band saw, and other tools, as well as offering a discussion on several hand tools, all with an emphasis on safety. This is a great class for anyone wanting to see if woodworking is for them.
This date night class is a great way for you and your partner to learn woodturning and make a turned handle for a pizza cutter. In this class, we will start with a pre-cut wood blank. We will discuss the techniques of turning the wood on a lathe to the specific sizes needed for the handle for a pizza cutter, ice cream scoop, or cheese slicer kit.
You have learned to sharpen your plane iron, clean and tune your plane, and marry the frog to a specific body. Now what? This course will teach various techniques like correct posture, cross grain flattening, squaring boards, and plane adjustments. You will spend time making your own shooting board and learning how to sharpen and use cabinet scrappers. You will need to have an intermediate education with plane sharpening and tuning or have taken the plane 101 class. We will not be sharpening blades or tuning up your plane in this class. If needed, a plane honing station will be available.
Want to build a new table? How about a Trestle table! In this class, you will build a table from cherry and will learn how to make a large glue up for the top, cut curves and make legs from thicker material. This is not a beginning class-you need to have a working knowledge of how to use a planer, jointer, and a table saw. You will also use the bandsaw and learn how to use the Festool Domino. When you leave the class, you will have a completed table except for finish so you can finish it to fit your needs. The photo is not of the table that will be built.
This date night class is a great way for you and your partner to learn to make your own cutting board (approximately 8” x 16”). In this class, we will start with pre-cut wood strips of exotic woods. We will also discuss the techniques of cutting the wood to specific sizes needed for the cutting board. The process will introduce you to the thickness planer and orbital sander. The cutting board will be finished with food safe mineral oil which will bring out the beauty of the wood. While the glue dries, we will have pizza to enjoy so bring your non-alcoholic beverage and make this a date night to remember.
This popular project is great for the beginning woodworker. If you have taken our "Woodworking Beginnings" class, this is a great way of taking what you have learned and moving up to building a fine piece of furniture. This sofa table will be made with cherry and will complement any style. It will be approximately 15"d x 40"w x 30"h. and have tapered legs in the Shaker style. The construction will use the Kreg Jig, so this class is perfect for any beginner. We also offer a class on building a matching end table (coming up soon in the class schedule). Check it out!
This date night class is a great way for you and your partner to learn woodturning and make a turned handle for an ice cream scoop. In this class, we will start with a pre-cut wood blank. We will discuss the techniques of turning the wood on a lathe to the specific sizes needed for the handle for a pizza cutter, ice cream scoop, or cheese slicer kit.
Our woodworking beginnings class introduces you to preparing wood to completing a nice little stool using dowel pins. The Shaker-Style End Table repeats the prep step and introduces you to Kreg jig joinery, tapering legs, and how to handle wood expansion. This class takes you through all the prep steps and introduces you to another design feature-bottom tapering the top to give another dimension to the overall look of the table. Like our other beginning classes, this is a stand-alone class. You can be a true beginner and still end up with a beautiful piece of furniture! This table is made out of solid cherry and is sized to act as an end table that will beautifully compliment the sofa table that many of you have built in our previous classes. If you have the sofa table, don't miss this opportunity to add to your décor, while taking your woodworking to the next level.
This is a hands-on class, where you will learn most aspects of wood turning. You will be introduced to every tool from the roughing gouge to the skew. You'll be shown the proper use of each from presentation to final follow-through. In addition to the use of these tools, you will be taught how to sharpen each one for maximum cutting. This class will also show you some techniques to get the most out of your tools. There will also be discussion on other aspects of wood turning, such as finishing and turning green wood, as opposed to dry wood. This class will concentrate on conventional turning tools.
This month, Bruce will use his teaching talents to help you carve a Caricature Ornament or two. With his award-winning carving techniques and easy teaching skills, you will learn to carve a caricature using a small knife and palm gouges. These are small caricatures that will adorn any place you want a happy face looking back at you. These are easy to carve, and they make wonderful whimsical gifts for friends or family. Bruce's style and humor make his classes very popular.
In this class, we will take a comprehensive look at the process of turning a bowl. We will discuss methods of roughing out, mounting with chucks, turning, and finishing a bowl. Any and all questions during this process are welcomed. We will turn a small bowl using spur and live centers, chucks, and a friction drive. We will do our turning with traditional turning tools.
Join Alex Snodgrass, the leading authority on the bandsaw, for an in-depth seminar on unlocking the full potential of your bandsaw. Participants will learn how to fine tune a bandsaw for smoother cuts and greater accuracy. He will also demonstrate how Carter Products accessories extend the tool’s range. Guides, mag fence, blades, inserts and a circle cutter will be highlighted for their role in precise and efficient work. The seminar will also include a brief segment on Titebond® glues, focusing on the optimal types for various woodworking projects. This seminar lays the groundwork for Alex’s box building class, offering students the chance to learn directly from a respected authority in woodworking. Sign up NOW! Seating is limited.
Renowned bandsaw master Alex Snodgrass will lead a hands-on class devoted to building two striking projects: a four-drawer pin box and a two-drawer wave box. Instruction covers setup, cutting techniques and safe shaping methods while Alex guides participants step by step and answers questions throughout the process. He also reveals the secrets behind his signature designs, including magnetic boxes, push button boxes, the gravity pin box and an articulated snake. Additionally, participants will receive exclusive access to a private video showcasing the completed projects, extending the learning beyond the classroom. By the end of the day, students not only complete two boxes but also gain the rare chance to learn directly from a legend in the craft, leaving with the skills and confidence to create almost any style of bandsaw box. Secure your spot TODAY. Class size is limited to 10. $335 class cost includes the $35 materials fee.