In this hands on class each student will be shown how to turn a traditional pepper mill using a pre-drilled peppermill blank and then each student will turn a peppermill that they can take home. Students are encouraged, although not required, to bring their own tools for an easier transition of skills from class to your own shop.
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.
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.
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
In this hands on class each student will be shown how to turn a small lantern ornament and then each student will turn an ornament that they can take home. Students are encouraged, although not required, to bring their own tools for an easier transition of skills from class to your own shop.
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.
Are you interested in woodcarving but are unsure about the different types of carving and what kind of materials are needed? This class will teach students proper use of hand tools. The different types of tools available will be discussed and wood selection.
Session 1 In this course, students will learn the basics of CNC machines, their components, bits, and designing and cutting simple projects. No prior experience with CNCs is necessary.
In this class, you'll make a Camillus BALKUS knife from a blank. The class includes wood resawing, blank shaping, knife assembly, and finishing.
In this class you will learn the basics of wood carving while making a Snowman figurine. The Snowman will be carved out of a basswood blank. We discuss safety and tool maintenance. Tools for the class will be gouges and a knife. A carving glove is recommended. This will be a handheld project. Bring your tools or use ours.
Session 2 In this course, students will learn how to design more complicated projects, including advanced techniques to manipulate shapes. During the sessions, students will design a wooden gear. Students are required to have completed Session 1 to take this course.
Learn to make a charcuterie board with a handle from a slab of wood. Start from a rough piece and finish with a piece ready to serve cheese and meets from. Using a table saw, sanders, and router.
This class you will use one of the store's molds to cast a solid epoxy resin serving tray and 2 coasters. Instructor will demonstrate various methods to add visual interest to epoxy. Students will decide what methods they want to try and mix, color and pour their tray. Projects would be ready for pickup in about 2 days.
Session 3 In this course, students will learn how to import pictures and do advanced node editing. Using CNC laser modules will also be discussed. Students are required to have completed Session 2 to take this course.
Come make a customized, full size lazy susan. You will choose the wood/woods to put togeter and bring your style to life. Learn to use a table saw, band saw, router and sander.
Session 4 In this final class, students will learn about 3D carving, clipart, layers, and creating vector boundaries. In this class students will make a design that will incorporate the various skills learned throughout the series. Students are required to have completed Session 3 to take this course.
Pyrography is the art of decorating wood with burn marks resulting from the controlled application of a woodburning pen. In this class the student will learn to use the basic tools for making artistic designs on wood, starting with several techniques for transferring designs to the wood. The student will also learn different pyrography skills such as stippling, shading, relief.
This is a 2 part class, All students attend both dates. Tuition 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.
Pyrography is the art of decorating wood with burn marks resulting from the controlled application of a woodburning pen. In this class the student will learn to use the basic tools for making artistic designs on wood, starting with several techniques for transferring designs to the wood. The student will also learn different pyrography skills such as stippling, shading, relief.
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.
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.
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.
Students will be taught the various tools used in hand carving a spoon and techniques for properly taking care of a carved spoon.
This class will provide preparation and application tips to achieve the best finish and help you understand what finish is best for your projects.
