Woodcraft of Dayton

Introduction To Woodturning

Saturday, November 1, 2025, 9 AM - 4 PM

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.

Build A Classic Shaker-Style Mudroom Bench

Part 1: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, November 9, 2025, 11 AM - 4 PM

In this class, we will build a basic Shaker style mudroom bench out of beautiful cherry wood. During these 2 days, you will be introduced to basic woodworking skills that will help you gain experience and confidence in the safe use of a table saw, thickness planer, jointer, bandsaw, and a variety of hand tools. While most houses today don’t require a mudroom, these benches still have a place as an attractive and functional piece of décor.

Introduction To The Router

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 9 AM - 1 PM

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.

"Date Night" Ice Cream Scoop

Friday, November 14, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

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.

Carve A Caricature Ornament

Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9 AM - 4 PM

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.

New Woodworking Beginnings

Part 1: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Saturday, November 22, 2025, 9 AM - 5 PM

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.

Rocking Horse

Part 1: Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 3: Sunday, December 7, 2025, 10 AM - 4 PM

A great 2 1/2 day class for folks that have some woodworking experience. The horse will be made out of Ambrosia Maple and finished with furniture wax and is about 24" tall, 30" long, and 12" wide. You will be using the 5 major tools in the workshop: Table Saw, Thickness Planer, Jointer, Router Table, and Bandsaw. You will also be introduced to "Template Routing". This is a great gift for the kids or Grandkids.

Introduction To The Router

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 9 AM - 1 PM

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.

"Date Night" Charcuterie Board

Friday, December 12, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

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.

Lazy Susan

Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9 AM - 5 PM

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.

Rocking Horse

Part 1: Thursday, December 18, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Saturday, December 20, 2025, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 3: Sunday, December 21, 2025, 10 AM - 4 PM

A great 2 1/2 day class for folks that have some woodworking experience. The horse will be made out of Ambrosia Maple and finished with furniture wax and is about 24" tall, 30" long, and 12" wide. You will be using the 5 major tools in the workshop: Table Saw, Thickness Planer, Jointer, Router Table, and Bandsaw. You will also be introduced to "Template Routing". This is a great gift for the kids or Grandkids.

"Date Night" Pizza Cutter Woodturning

Friday, December 19, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

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.

Bowl Turning Techniques

Saturday, January 3, 2026, 9 AM - 4 PM

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.

Hand Planes 101

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 9 AM - 4 PM

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

Hand Planes 201

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9 AM - 4 PM

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.