Woodcraft of Harrisburg

Teen Epoxy River Table Part 1 of 2

Friday, September 20, 10 AM - 12:30 PM

This is a 2 part class, All students attend both dates. Tution includes the 1st & 2nd date. In this class students will be introduced to the process of making an epoxy river table, including mold construction, slab preparation, and epoxy pouring. Several different epoxy options will be discussed, along with dye and dust coloring. In part one, students will build the mold, cut and treat the slab, and pour the river. In part two, students will be instructed on how to prepare their river table for an epoxy top coat using several power tools such as the table saw, jointer, various sanders, and router table. After preparing, the top coat will be poured and projects would be ready for pickup in about a day.

Wood Turning Basics: Spindles with the Lathe

Friday, September 20, 1 PM - 4 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.

Hand Cut Dovetails

Saturday, September 21, 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.

Scroll Saw: Compound Cutting CHESS Pieces

Saturday, September 21, 1 PM - 4 PM

This class will be a fun way to learn compound cutting while making some chess pieces. The class will begin with a demonstration of attaching patterns, selecting blades, making compound cuts with on the scroll saw and smoothing your cuts with a sanding star. Then Tim will help you practice attaching patterns and cutting out some chess pieces you can take home. While there will only be class time to cut out several chess pieces, you will leave with an understanding of thee process. PLUS you will get to keep the book of scroll saw chess set patterns that was used in the class. with these pattern, the knowledge and practice gained from this class you'll be able to make your own chess set at home

Intro To Laser Design With Lightburn

Tuesday, September 24, 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.

Knife Making Class

Saturday, September 28, 2 PM - 5 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.

Epoxy River Table (2 Part Class)

Part 1: Sunday, September 29, 1 PM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, October 6, 1 PM - 5 PM

This is a 2 part class, All students attend both dates. Tution includes the 1st & 2nd date. In this class students will be introduced to the process of making an epoxy river table, including mold construction, slab preparation, and epoxy pouring. Several different epoxy options will be discussed, along with dye and dust coloring. In part one, students will build the mold, cut and treat the slab, and pour the river. In part two, students will be instructed on how to prepare their river table for an epoxy top coat using several power tools such as the table saw, jointer, various sanders, and router table. After preparing, the top coat will be poured and projects would be ready for pickup in about a day.

Spoon Carving

Friday, October 11, 10 AM - 1 PM

Students will be taught the various tools used in hand carving a spoon and techniques for properly taking care of a carved spoon.

Making A Chess Board

Saturday, October 12, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Students will make a full size chess board from two contrasting wood types by using various tools such as the table saw, planer, and router table. Proper gluing and clamping techniques will be discussed as well as several finishing options. The skills learned in the class can be applied to other projects such as cutting or charcuterie boards.

Free Kutzall Hands On Event

Wednesday, October 16, 4 PM - 6 PM

Only at Woodcraft of Harrisburg, a free hands on event with Kutzall Tools! In this introductory course, we will explore the fascinating world of power carving, a creative technique that allows you to quickly sculpt and shape wood using power tools. This class will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills to create intricate and detailed carvings, beginning with a basic template. Throughout this class, you will learn the fundamentals of power carving, including: (1) Power Tool Selection- You’ll become familiar with a variety of rotary tools, proper mounting, and operation; (2) Product Assortment- With a wide array of shapes and grades of coarseness, you’ll learn the differences, and which one is best for your application. (Advantages over ‘conventional’ tools); (3) Safety Precautions- Power carving involves working with high-speed tools, so we will emphasize the importance of safety gear and proper techniques; (4) Maintenance- We’ll discuss simple care instructions to help you maintain the life of your tools. Proudly handcrafted in the USA, Kutzall Tools perform with remarkable wear-life and provide a truly unique combination of superior material removal and surface quality. With effortless operation (with or against the grain) and resistance to loading, they will be your go-to workhorse for any task. No matter your project, every Kutzall is specifically engineered to cut faster, last longer and optimize your creative control. Whether it's wood, composites, rubber, plastic or soft stone, your every day choice is Kutzall. There's nothing more important than craftsmanship. It's the unique signature of every creator. Nobody understands this better than Kutzall. That's why each and every Kutzall Tool is crafted to the highest quality possible. With Kutzall, you'll carve in confidence knowing that you've left your signature with tools designed with your passion in mind. Class size is limited, and registration is required. Call store to register. Participants must be minimum 18 years of age.

Free Kutzall Hands On Event

Thursday, October 17, 12 PM - 2 PM

Only at Woodcraft of Harrisburg, a free hands on event with Kutzall Tools! In this introductory course, we will explore the fascinating world of power carving, a creative technique that allows you to quickly sculpt and shape wood using power tools. This class will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills to create intricate and detailed carvings, beginning with a basic template. Throughout this class, you will learn the fundamentals of power carving, including: (1) Power Tool Selection- You’ll become familiar with a variety of rotary tools, proper mounting, and operation; (2) Product Assortment- With a wide array of shapes and grades of coarseness, you’ll learn the differences, and which one is best for your application. (Advantages over ‘conventional’ tools); (3) Safety Precautions- Power carving involves working with high-speed tools, so we will emphasize the importance of safety gear and proper techniques; (4) Maintenance- We’ll discuss simple care instructions to help you maintain the life of your tools. Proudly handcrafted in the USA, Kutzall Tools perform with remarkable wear-life and provide a truly unique combination of superior material removal and surface quality. With effortless operation (with or against the grain) and resistance to loading, they will be your go-to workhorse for any task. No matter your project, every Kutzall is specifically engineered to cut faster, last longer and optimize your creative control. Whether it's wood, composites, rubber, plastic or soft stone, your every day choice is Kutzall. There's nothing more important than craftsmanship. It's the unique signature of every creator. Nobody understands this better than Kutzall. That's why each and every Kutzall Tool is crafted to the highest quality possible. With Kutzall, you'll carve in confidence knowing that you've left your signature with tools designed with your passion in mind. Class size is limited, and registration is required. Call store to register. Participants must be minimum 18 years of age.

Scroll Saw Intro 101

Saturday, October 19, 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.

Custom Name/Word Puzzle With The Scroll Saw

Saturday, October 19, 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.

Turning A Lidded Box On The Lathe

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

Students will start by learning about proper proportions. Then you will mount a blank in the chuck, rough out the blank and begin hollowing the end grain. Students will then make a lidded box by hollowing the box and lid, fitting them together, and turning away the mounting tenons. Safety is emphasized while students sharpen the bowl gouge and scraper, mount the wood, and make the end grain hollowing cuts. After this class, students should be able to make a lidded box on their own. If you have turning tools, you are encouraged to bring them- if not, we have tools available.

The Art of Bowl Turning with the Lathe

Saturday, October 26, 1:30 PM - 4:30 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.

Scroll Saw Intro 101

Saturday, November 2, 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.

Scroll Saw: Intro To Intarsia

Saturday, November 2, 1 PM - 5 PM

This new class will be a fun way to practice intarsia whether it’s your first time or you’ve taken classes before. In this class you will be making a butterfly. First you will use the scroll saw to cut the wood into pieces & then you’ll use the Guinevere sanding system to give those pieces a life like appearance. When you are done sanding you’ll have the opportunity to dye the wood. Plus you’ll get to keep the book of intarsia skills & patterns that was used in this class. This book has 24 other projects in it! With the knowledge & practice gained from this class you’ll be ready to continue your intarsia journey making projects from this book at home!

Knife Making Class

Saturday, November 9, 2 PM - 5 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.

Turn An Acrylic Pen Start To Finish

Saturday, November 23, 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.

Turn A Wood Pen Start To Finish

Saturday, November 23, 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.

Scroll Saw Intro 101

Saturday, December 7, 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.

Scroll Saw: Holiday Star Puzzle

Saturday, December 7, 1 PM - 4 PM

Make a stand up puzzle of a star just in time for the Holidays! This puzzle design was published in the Winter 2022 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts Magazine. Tim, the designer of this pattern, will teach you how to attach a pattern, blade selection, cutting techniques, sanding techniques, finally you will color it with a quick drying yellow dye so you can take it with you that day.