Using the Scroll Saw is a great way to make a variety of craft and shop projects. It is fun, easy, and very rewarding providing you use the right blades and techniques. In this basic workshop we cover the blades, type of wood, pattern transfer, cutting practices and is loaded with many useful tips. The class is held in our complete hands-on workshop and will include your own project to take home.
Created to be a fun class, spoon carving can bring out your inspiration, creativity, and increase your wood working skills. The methods could involve wood selection, designing, hand carving tools, power carving, forming, smoothing, wood burning, and finishing.
This class is dedicated to the band saw. A great opportunity to ask any questions about band saws such as blades, guides, resawing or maintenance etc. This will be a hands-on class to construct your own band saw box and to increase your skills.
Learn how to make your own picture frames using standard lumber. We'll cover the basics of routing profiles, cutting rabbits, joinery, assembling and hanging the frame. You will create your own 8 by 10 picture frame. Finishing suggestions will be included
During this class, each participant will construct their own single stand-alone 20 X20 cabinet to take home when complete. The process will include making the carcass shell, face frame front, flat panel door and pull out drawer. Methods will include pocket hole joinery, drawer slides, door hinges. You will advance your skill in the table saw, miter saw, router, marking and measuring, as well as Kreg joinery.
This class will emphasize in doing more advanced cuts. We will show how easy it is to make perfect inlays, unique 3D pieces and the techniques of fun puzzles. You will craft several hands-on projects to take home. As always, we welcome any questions and will demonstrate additional techniques if time permits
Sharp lathe tools are essential for good results on the lathe. The class covers the basics of grinders, grinding wheel selection and setup, various jigs and their applications, and specific techniques for sharpening scrapers, gouges and skews. There maybe a chance to work on your own tools if time permits during the session.
This is a great class to advance your skills to bowl turning. The course is designed for the beginner to intermediate turner who wants to get a good foundation in turning bowls. Proper tools, blank selection, chucking methods, and form will be covered. Students will leave with their own finished bowl.
This is a great class to advance your skills to bowl turning. The course is designed for the beginner to intermediate turner who wants to get a good foundation in turning bowls. Proper tools, blank selection, chucking methods, and form will be covered. Students will leave with their own finished bowl.
This seminar is devoted to machine cutting dovetails on the Porter Cable 4212 Jig. Learn all the ins and outs of this wonderful jig. Bit selection and proper techniques will be demonstrated. You will learn to set up and produce 4 different kinds of dovetails.
Using the Scroll Saw is a great way to make a variety of craft and shop projects. It is fun, easy, and very rewarding providing you use the right blades and techniques. In this basic workshop we cover the blades, type of wood, pattern transfer, cutting practices and is loaded with many useful tips. The class is held in our complete hands-on workshop and will include your own project to take home.
A great class to learn the very basics and safety of woodworking…We will take you through the workshop and try out a variety of tools: Miter saw, Table saw, Band Saw, Sander, Scroll saw, Drill Press, and Nailers. Also topics on marking and measuring, dust collection, gluing, wood and lumber. This is a hands on class and you will complete a tote-box project to take home. 4 hr class
A great class to learn the very basics and safety of woodworking…We will take you through the workshop and try out a variety of tools: Miter saw, Table saw, Band Saw, Sander, Scroll saw, Drill Press, and Nailers. Also topics on marking and measuring, dust collection, gluing, wood and lumber. This is a hands on class and you will complete a tote-box project to take home. 4 hr class
This introduction class will highlight the relief method of hand carving. Topics will be on over-all techniques, pattern transfer, types of knives, cutting methods, holding practices, depth attention as well as sharpening and safety. You will work on a small hands-on project during the class.
This is a seminar- workshop on simple finishing methods for woodworkers. A variety of topics include gels stains, oil or water stains and topcoats, paints, dyes, wood restoration, exteriors, etc. We will share our best tips, advices, and informational handouts.
Learn the basics with a variable temperature wood burning unit: preparing wood, design layout, shading and finishing. This is the class for everyone interested in learning to create or embellish their works through the art of pyrography. You will complete a small design in class.
A great "how-to" class. In this seminar, topics will include general usage, mounting operations, speed ranges, face plates, chucks, types of tools to use, types of wood, grain orientation, position, and safe practices. Hands on trial cutting may be available if time permits.
Learn basic spindle turning skills to handcraft your own attractive pen. Learn all the components used such as pen blanks, mandrels, pen mills and the pen press while you make a handmade wooden pen on the lathe. Pen turning is easy and enjoyable, and you will end up with your own great ink pen
Learn basic spindle turning skills to handcraft your own attractive acrylic pen. Learn all the components used such as pen blanks, mandrels, pen mills and the pen press while you make a handmade acrylic pen on the lathe. Pen turning is easy and enjoyable, and you will end up with your own great ink pen
This introductory CNC (Computer Numeric Control) seminar will offer tips and advice on the SHARK CNC machine which uses the V Carve Pro software. Set up of a project will go from concept through completion and invite your interactions or questions along the way. If you have thoughts about a purchase or just starting out, this class is for you. Those with V Carve on their lap-top can get their own help if time permits.
This will be a hands-on project to create your own small keepsake box using colorful or exotic woods. A class to inspire you in craftsmanship, artistry, and creativity. Wood preparation, joinery, gluing, hinges and hardware, and finishing will all be covered. All materials are included.
Learn how to make your own picture frames using standard lumber. We'll cover the basics of routing profiles, cutting rabbits, joinery, assembling and hanging the frame. You will create your own 8 by 10 picture frame. Finishing suggestions will be included
During this class, each participant will construct their own single stand-alone 20 X20 cabinet to take home when complete. The process will include making the carcass shell, face frame front, flat panel door and pull out drawer. Methods will include pocket hole joinery, drawer slides, door hinges. You will advance your skill in the table saw, miter saw, router, marking and measuring, as well as Kreg joinery.
A router can do a lot for your woodworking projects. Hundreds of bits are available to make outstanding decorative edges, slotting, surfacing, cutouts and more. With its high speed and heavy torque it can be a challenging tool for the inexperienced. This class is loaded with tips and procedures designed to achieve your confidence and creativity.
This class is dedicated to the band saw. A great opportunity to ask any questions about band saws such as blades, guides, resawing or maintenance etc. This will be a hands-on class to construct your own band saw box and to increase your skills.
Using a router, templates, and a drill press, this unique method provides an easy way to make divided bowls or trays by using various woods or a combination of woods to fashion an interesting project. Join in on this hands-on class where you will create and take home your own completed bowl.
Sharp lathe tools are essential for good results on the lathe. The class covers the basics of grinders, grinding wheel selection and setup, various jigs and their applications, and specific techniques for sharpening scrapers, gouges and skews. There maybe a chance to work on your own tools if time permits during the session.
This is a great class to advance your skills to bowl turning. The course is designed for the beginner to intermediate turner who wants to get a good foundation in turning bowls. Proper tools, blank selection, chucking methods, and form will be covered. Students will leave with their own finished bowl.
Created to be a fun class, spoon carving can bring out your inspiration, creativity, and increase your wood working skills. The methods could involve wood selection, designing, hand carving tools, power carving, forming, smoothing, wood burning, and finishing.
This class will emphasize in doing more advanced cuts. We will show how easy it is to make perfect inlays, unique 3D pieces and the techniques of fun puzzles. You will craft several hands-on projects to take home. As always, we welcome any questions and will demonstrate additional techniques if time permits
This seminar is devoted to machine cutting dovetails on the Porter Cable 4212 Jig. Learn all the ins and outs of this wonderful jig. Bit selection and proper techniques will be demonstrated. You will learn to set up and produce 4 different kinds of dovetails.
This is a seminar- workshop on simple finishing methods for woodworkers. A variety of topics include gels stains, oil or water stains and topcoats, paints, dyes, wood restoration, exteriors, etc. We will share our best tips, advices, and informational handouts.
This introduction class will highlight the relief method of hand carving. Topics will be on over-all techniques, pattern transfer, types of knives, cutting methods, holding practices, depth attention as well as sharpening and safety. You will work on a small hands-on project during the class.
This will be a hands-on project to create your own small keepsake box using colorful or exotic woods. A class to inspire you in craftsmanship, artistry, and creativity. Wood preparation, joinery, gluing, hinges and hardware, and finishing will all be covered. All materials are included.
A great "how-to" class. In this seminar, topics will include general usage, mounting operations, speed ranges, face plates, chucks, types of tools to use, types of wood, grain orientation, position, and safe practices. Hands on trial cutting may be available if time permits.
Learn basic spindle turning skills to handcraft your own attractive pen. Learn all the components used such as pen blanks, mandrels, pen mills and the pen press while you make a handmade wooden pen on the lathe. Pen turning is easy and enjoyable, and you will end up with your own great ink pen
This introductory CNC (Computer Numeric Control) seminar will offer tips and advice on the SHARK CNC machine which uses the V Carve Pro software. Set up of a project will go from concept through completion and invite your interactions or questions along the way. If you have thoughts about a purchase or just starting out, this class is for you. Those with V Carve on their lap-top can get their own help if time permits.
Created to be a fun class, spoon carving can bring out your inspiration, creativity, and increase your wood working skills. The methods could involve wood selection, designing, hand carving tools, power carving, forming, smoothing, wood burning, and finishing.
In this workshop we can cover beginners or advanced levels. May include using the correct blades, patterns, cut-outs, fretwork, 3-D, intarsia, etc. and loaded with many useful tips. This is a complete hands-on experience to take home several projects.
A great class to learn the very basics and safety of woodworking…We will take you through the workshop and try out a variety of tools: Miter saw, Table saw, Band Saw, Sander, Scroll saw, Drill Press, and Nailers. Also topics on marking and measuring, dust collection, gluing, wood and lumber. This is a hands on class and you will complete a tote-box project to take home. 4 hr class
A great class to learn the very basics and safety of woodworking…We will take you through the workshop and try out a variety of tools: Miter saw, Table saw, Band Saw, Sander, Scroll saw, Drill Press, and Nailers. Also topics on marking and measuring, dust collection, gluing, wood and lumber. This is a hands on class and you will complete a tote-box project to take home. 4 hr class
A router can do a lot for your woodworking projects. Hundreds of bits are available to make outstanding decorative edges, slotting, surfacing, cutouts and more. With its high speed and heavy torque it can be a challenging tool for the inexperienced. This class is loaded with tips and procedures designed to achieve your confidence and creativity.
This class is dedicated to the band saw. A great opportunity to ask any questions about band saws such as blades, guides, resawing or maintenance etc. This will be a hands-on class to construct your own band saw box and to increase your skills.
Learn the basics with a variable temperature wood burning unit: preparing wood, design layout, shading and finishing. This is the class for everyone interested in learning to create or embellish their works through the art of pyrography. You will complete a small design in class.
Sharp lathe tools are essential for good results on the lathe. The class covers the basics of grinders, grinding wheel selection and setup, various jigs and their applications, and specific techniques for sharpening scrapers, gouges and skews. There maybe a chance to work on your own tools if time permits during the session.
This is a great class to advance your skills to bowl turning. The course is designed for the beginner to intermediate turner who wants to get a good foundation in turning bowls. Proper tools, blank selection, chucking methods, and form will be covered. Students will leave with their own finished bowl.
Learn how to make your own picture frames using standard lumber. We'll cover the basics of routing profiles, cutting rabbits, joinery, assembling and hanging the frame. You will create your own 8 by 10 picture frame. Finishing suggestions will be included
Using a router, templates, and a drill press, this unique method provides an easy way to make divided bowls or trays by using various woods or a combination of woods to fashion an interesting project. Join in on this hands-on class where you will create and take home your own completed bowl.
This seminar is devoted to machine cutting dovetails on the Porter Cable 4212 Jig. Learn all the ins and outs of this wonderful jig. Bit selection and proper techniques will be demonstrated. You will learn to set up and produce 4 different kinds of dovetails.
During this class, each participant will construct their own single stand-alone 20 X20 cabinet to take home when complete. The process will include making the carcass shell, face frame front, flat panel door and pull out drawer. Methods will include pocket hole joinery, drawer slides, door hinges. You will advance your skill in the table saw, miter saw, router, marking and measuring, as well as Kreg joinery.
This is a seminar- workshop on simple finishing methods for woodworkers. A variety of topics include gels stains, oil or water stains and topcoats, paints, dyes, wood restoration, exteriors, etc. We will share our best tips, advices, and informational handouts.
This introduction class will highlight the relief method of hand carving. Topics will be on over-all techniques, pattern transfer, types of knives, cutting methods, holding practices, depth attention as well as sharpening and safety. You will work on a small hands-on project during the class.
This will be a hands-on project to create your own small keepsake box using colorful or exotic woods. A class to inspire you in craftsmanship, artistry, and creativity. Wood preparation, joinery, gluing, hinges and hardware, and finishing will all be covered. All materials are included.
A great "how-to" class. In this seminar, topics will include general usage, mounting operations, speed ranges, face plates, chucks, types of tools to use, types of wood, grain orientation, position, and safe practices. Hands on trial cutting may be available if time permits.
Learn basic spindle turning skills to handcraft your own attractive pen. Learn all the components used such as pen blanks, mandrels, pen mills and the pen press while you make a handmade wooden pen on the lathe. Pen turning is easy and enjoyable, and you will end up with your own great ink pen
This introductory CNC (Computer Numeric Control) seminar will offer tips and advice on the SHARK CNC machine which uses the V Carve Pro software. Set up of a project will go from concept through completion and invite your interactions or questions along the way. If you have thoughts about a purchase or just starting out, this class is for you. Those with V Carve on their lap-top can get their own help if time permits.
Created to be a fun class, spoon carving can bring out your inspiration, creativity, and increase your wood working skills. The methods could involve wood selection, designing, hand carving tools, power carving, forming, smoothing, wood burning, and finishing.
In this workshop we can cover beginners or advanced levels. May include using the correct blades, patterns, cut-outs, fretwork, 3-D, intarsia, etc. and loaded with many useful tips. This is a complete hands-on experience to take home several projects.
A great class to learn the very basics and safety of woodworking…We will take you through the workshop and try out a variety of tools: Miter saw, Table saw, Band Saw, Sander, Scroll saw, Drill Press, and Nailers. Also topics on marking and measuring, dust collection, gluing, wood and lumber. This is a hands on class and you will complete a tote-box project to take home. 4 hr class
A great class to learn the very basics and safety of woodworking…We will take you through the workshop and try out a variety of tools: Miter saw, Table saw, Band Saw, Sander, Scroll saw, Drill Press, and Nailers. Also topics on marking and measuring, dust collection, gluing, wood and lumber. This is a hands on class and you will complete a tote-box project to take home. 4 hr class
A router can do a lot for your woodworking projects. Hundreds of bits are available to make outstanding decorative edges, slotting, surfacing, cutouts and more. With its high speed and heavy torque it can be a challenging tool for the inexperienced. This class is loaded with tips and procedures designed to achieve your confidence and creativity.
This class is dedicated to the band saw. A great opportunity to ask any questions about band saws such as blades, guides, resawing or maintenance etc. This will be a hands-on class to construct your own band saw box and to increase your skills.
Learn the basics with a variable temperature wood burning unit: preparing wood, design layout, shading and finishing. This is the class for everyone interested in learning to create or embellish their works through the art of pyrography. You will complete a small design in class.
Sharp lathe tools are essential for good results on the lathe. The class covers the basics of grinders, grinding wheel selection and setup, various jigs and their applications, and specific techniques for sharpening scrapers, gouges and skews. There maybe a chance to work on your own tools if time permits during the session.
This is a great class to advance your skills to bowl turning. The course is designed for the beginner to intermediate turner who wants to get a good foundation in turning bowls. Proper tools, blank selection, chucking methods, and form will be covered. Students will leave with their own finished bowl.
Learn how to make your own picture frames using standard lumber. We'll cover the basics of routing profiles, cutting rabbits, joinery, assembling and hanging the frame. You will create your own 8 by 10 picture frame. Finishing suggestions will be included
Using a router, templates, and a drill press, this unique method provides an easy way to make divided bowls or trays by using various woods or a combination of woods to fashion an interesting project. Join in on this hands-on class where you will create and take home your own completed bowl.
This seminar is devoted to machine cutting dovetails on the Porter Cable 4212 Jig. Learn all the ins and outs of this wonderful jig. Bit selection and proper techniques will be demonstrated. You will learn to set up and produce 4 different kinds of dovetails.
During this class, each participant will construct their own single stand-alone 20 X20 cabinet to take home when complete. The process will include making the carcass shell, face frame front, flat panel door and pull out drawer. Methods will include pocket hole joinery, drawer slides, door hinges. You will advance your skill in the table saw, miter saw, router, marking and measuring, as well as Kreg joinery.
