Woodcraft of Harrisburg

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$50.00

All Levels

Date Night : Create A Set Of Custom Coasters

with Brian Becker

Friday, June 13, 6 PM - 8 PM

For all "Date Night" classes, the tuition includes up to two people making the same project together. Looking for a unique and creative date night experience? In this hands-on class, you and your partner will use the Shaper Origin to cut out beautiful 4” wooden coasters and personalize them with custom designs using the Xtool F1 laser engraver. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just want a fun night out, this class is perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike. At the end of the night, you'll take home a set of four handcrafted coasters—designed and made by you! No prior experience is needed. Just bring your creativity, and we’ll provide the rest!

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$90.00

Beginner

Scroll Saw Intro 101

with Tim Gilman

Saturday, June 14, 9 AM - 12 PM

In this course the student will learn to identify the different types of scroll saws and blades while gaining an understanding of which blade is used for which material. The student will also learn the basic operating principles of the scroll saw including changing blade tension, blade speed, and table angle. Learning proper safety including basic shop safety, personal safety, and safe procedures using the scroll saw will be stressed. This is a hands on class where the student will learn how to make different types of cuts and make some simple projects that can be taken home.

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$100.00

All Levels

Custom Name/Word Puzzle With The Scroll Saw

with Tim Gilman

Saturday, June 14, 1 PM - 4 PM

Make a standup puzzle of any word or name. The instructor will provide you with "tiles" of letters that can be combined to form a word or name and a template for adding puzzle pieces that join the letters together. You will then attach this pattern to the wood and cut the wood with the scroll saw. Then you'll have time to sand and dye the puzzle. You'll leave with a set of the tiles and the puzzle piece template so you'll be able to make more puzzles on your own.

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$100.00

All Levels

Intro To Laser Design With Lightburn

with Brian Becker

Thursday, June 19, 6 PM - 9 PM

In this introductory course, students will learn the basics of creating designs for laser machines, students will learn how to create and scale text and vector images. Students will learn how to adjust power and speed for thru cuts or engraving of different materials. The focus of this class is learning the software, there will not be time for each student to individually run the laser machine for something they can take home but the instructor will demonstrate setting up and running a laser machine. No prior experience with laser machines is necessary.

$60.00

Beginner

Flat, Square, Straight

with Paul Brandl

Friday, June 20, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

In order to get clean, tight-fitting joints in your woodworking projects, you must have boards that are flat, square, and true before you begin the joinery. This means you need to be able to use lumber that may be bowed, cupped, or twisted. In this class, the student will learn how to use the Jointer, Planer, and Table saw to accomplish this fundamental task.

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$90.00

All Levels

Wood Turning Basics: Spindles with the Lathe

with Kirk Kapp

Saturday, June 21, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Get started with the basics of spindle turning at the lathe. In this exciting hands-on class you'll learn the skills required to start making spindles on the lathe as you turn two objects: a cove and bead stick and a vase. Tools covered include the roughing gouge, the spindle gouge, and the parting tool.

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$120.00

All Levels

The Art of Bowl Turning with the Lathe

with Kirk Kapp

Saturday, June 21, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

This class can teach someone new to the lathe how to make a bowl and can help an intermediate student refine their skills. Topics that will be covered in class: proper tool rest set up, proper approach and angle for efficient cutting, differences between the three different cutters (rougher, finisher and detail), scraping, shear cutting and sharpening. Students will practice the cuts appropriate for shaping and smoothing the inside and outside using traditional tools or carbide tools. Students will turn a bowl in this class. At the end of the class students should be able to turn a bowl on their own. Students are encouraged, although not required, to bring their own tools for an easier transition of skills from class to your own shop.

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$100.00

All Levels

Intro To CNC - Make A Custom Sign

with Brian Becker

Friday, June 27, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Learn the basics of CNC routing in this beginner-friendly class using Nextwave CNC machines and VCarve software. You'll get hands-on experience designing and carving a custom sign, while exploring fundamental concepts like toolpaths, material setup, and safe machine operation. Perfect for those new to CNC or looking to build confidence with digital fabrication tools.

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$100.00

All Levels

Knife Making Class

with Todd Rine

Saturday, June 28, 10 AM - 1 PM

In this class, you'll make a Camillus BALKUS knife from a blank. The class includes wood resawing, blank shaping, knife assembly, and finishing.

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$90.00

Beginner

Turn An Acrylic Pen Start To Finish

with Caleb Gabner

Saturday, July 12, 9 AM - 12 PM

Make an acrylic pen from start to finish. In this class you will cut the acrylic, drill the hole and glue in the tubes. You'll learn the lathe parts and use carbide tools and to turn, sand, polish and assemble an acrylic slim line pen.

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$90.00

All Levels

Turn A Wood Pen Start To Finish

with Caleb Gabner

Saturday, July 12, 1 PM - 4 PM

Make a wood pen from start to finish. In this class you will cut the wood, drill the hole and glue in the tubes. You'll learn the lathe parts and use traditional tools and to turn, sand and assemble a wood slim line pen with a friction polish finish.

$90.00

All Levels

Turn 3 Darts on the Lathe

with Caleb Gabner

Saturday, July 19, 10 AM - 1 PM

Make 3 Darts! The instructor will give you hands on instruction step by step to make 1 Dart. Then he will let you repeat those steps to commit them to memory while being available to help as needed while you make a total of 3 darts. Making 3 darts back to back is a great way to get you comfortable enough to go home and make more on your own!

$95.00

All Levels

Turn A Pizza Cutter With The Lathe

with Kirk Kapp

Saturday, July 26, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Students will turn the handle for an pizza cutter, assemble it and take the pizza cutter home with them.

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$105.00

All Levels

The Art of Bowl Turning with the Lathe

with Kirk Kapp

Saturday, July 26, 1:30 PM - 5 PM

This class can teach someone new to the lathe how to make a bowl and can help an intermediate student refine their skills. Topics that will be covered in class: proper tool rest set up, proper approach and angle for efficient cutting, differences between the three different cutters (rougher, finisher and detail), scraping, shear cutting and sharpening. Students will practice the cuts appropriate for shaping and smoothing the inside and outside using traditional tools. Students will turn a bowl in this class. At the end of the class students should be able to turn a bowl on their own. Students are encouraged, although not required, to bring their own tools for an easier transition of skills from class to your own shop.

$90.00

All Levels

Turn 3 Darts on the Lathe

with Caleb Gabner

Saturday, August 2, 10 AM - 1 PM

Make 3 Darts! The instructor will give you hands on instruction step by step to make 1 Dart. Then he will let you repeat those steps to commit them to memory while being available to help as needed while you make a total of 3 darts. Making 3 darts back to back is a great way to get you comfortable enough to go home and make more on your own!

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$90.00

All Levels

Hand Cut Dovetails

with Tim Gilman

Saturday, August 9, 9 AM - 12 PM

Dovetails can improve the strength and appearance of your work. Your instructor will demonstrate the process of tool selection, joint layout, sawing, chiseling, and fitting. Then the instructor will help you use our tools to practice that process. Dovetails cut in the class you can bring home with you. With this class and practice you will be able to use dovetails in your projects.

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$90.00

Beginner

Scroll Saw Intro 101

with Tim Gilman

Saturday, August 9, 1 PM - 4 PM

In this course the student will learn to identify the different types of scroll saws and blades while gaining an understanding of which blade is used for which material. The student will also learn the basic operating principles of the scroll saw including changing blade tension, blade speed, and table angle. Learning proper safety including basic shop safety, personal safety, and safe procedures using the scroll saw will be stressed. This is a hands on class where the student will learn how to make different types of cuts and make some simple projects that can be taken home.

$90.00

Advanced

Square Bowl Turning with the Lathe

with Kirk Kapp

Saturday, August 16, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Elevate your turning skills by learning to turn a square bowl. This class can help an intermediate student refine their skills. Topics that will be covered in class: proper tool rest set up, proper approach and angle for efficient cutting, differences between the three different cutters (rougher, finisher and detail), scraping, shear cutting and sharpening. Students will practice the cuts appropriate for shaping and smoothing the inside and outside using traditional tools. Students will turn a square bowl in this class. At the end of the class students should be able to turn a bowl on their own. Students are encouraged, although not required, to bring their own tools for an easier transition of skills from class to your own shop.

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$105.00

All Levels

The Art of Bowl Turning with the Lathe

with Kirk Kapp

Saturday, August 16, 1:30 PM - 5 PM

This class can teach someone new to the lathe how to make a bowl and can help an intermediate student refine their skills. Topics that will be covered in class: proper tool rest set up, proper approach and angle for efficient cutting, differences between the three different cutters (rougher, finisher and detail), scraping, shear cutting and sharpening. Students will practice the cuts appropriate for shaping and smoothing the inside and outside using traditional tools. Students will turn a bowl in this class. At the end of the class students should be able to turn a bowl on their own. Students are encouraged, although not required, to bring their own tools for an easier transition of skills from class to your own shop.