Woodcraft of Kansas City

$80.00

All Levels

Christmas Charcuterie Board

with Bob Settich

Saturday, December 14, 10 AM - 1 PM

It's almost here...so don't pass up to make your last minute Christmas gift. Every kitchen needs a cutting board or its upscale cousin, a charcuterie board. Learn the correct way to build a charcuterie board with resident expert Bob Settich. You'll be given full-size patterns for both for both traditional paddle cutting boards plus eight decorative shapes for a total of 26 different boards. You'll learn how to create edge-laminated cutting boards to show beautiful grain patterns. Additionally,, Bob will the best strategies for stock selection, glue choice and proven clamping methods for flat panels and template routing techniques and of course using food safe finishes for all your creations.

$85.00

All Levels

Wood Carving Basics

with Duff Greenwood

Saturday, January 4, 10 AM - 1 PM

NEW CLASS - Finally we are offering a beginning wood carving class taught by longtime carver Duff Greenwood. Students will learn wood & tool selection, the basic four carving cuts, proper techniques, safety and how to carve a Comfort Bird. Written instructions and plans will be included. There is a material cost of $10 for the basswood carving block. Students need to bring a sharp carving knife with a two inch blade or purchase one at the store. This is a great class for beginning carvers

$85.00

Beginner

Basic Router Techniques

with Mike Cobb

Tuesday, January 7, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Many woodworkers consider the router the best tool in their shop. This "beginner's" router class, will cover which type of router is best suited for you, the 5 must have router bits and their uses, correct router cutting techniques, key accessories, router tables, maintenance and SAFETY. If you own a router or you're thinking about buying one, this class is tailor-made for you.

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$85.00

All Levels

Make a Star Inlay

with Wayne Peterson

Saturday, January 11, 10 AM - 2 PM

NEW CLASS - Join inlay wizard Wayne Peterson as he takes you through all the steps in inlaying a star into the center of a piece as well as inlaying a border. You'll learn all the techniques in the art of inlay and make a one-of-a- kind project for you or a family member. Don't pass this great class up. It is helpful if student is knowledgeable with chisels. See the beautiful star inlay sample at the store.

$85.00

All Levels

Pen Turning For Beginners

with Alex Birkett

Sunday, January 12, 11 AM - 2 PM

With little or no lathe experience, you can make your very own beautiful pen in 3 hours. Resident expert Alex Birkett has taught hundreds of students the art of pen-making in just one evening class. Your very own pen makes a great gift for almost any occasion. And the great part is, once you've made one, you can virtually make any style you wish. Without a doubt, this is our most popular class.

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$90.00

All Levels

Mortise & Tenon Joinery

with Bob Settich

Saturday, January 18, 11 AM - 2 PM

NEW CLASS - In this class, resident expert, Bob Settich will teach you the time-honored mortise and tenon joint. This strongest of all joints will enable you to make tables and other furniture of almost any style. With a hand held router and a jig that you'll make with scrap plywood, you'll cut mortises with amazing precision. Additionally, the jig also places the mirror-image mortise in the legs at the opposite end of each table or chair rail. You'll also practice several different ways of producing tenons that fit perfectly. Lastly, you'll learn techniques for no-stress glue-ups, plus several reinforcing steps that will create incredibly strong furniture

$85.00

Beginner

Introduction To Woodturning

with Chip Siskey

Sunday, January 19, 11 AM - 3 PM

This class is a must for the beginner, or a jumpstart to someone who has been trying to learn as they go. In this class, turning expert Chip Siskey will focus on safe lathe operation with discussion of lathes, drive centers, chucks, and other available accessories. We will discuss woodturning tools you may already have or have run across, and those available comparing the usefulness and quality of the metals. Our focus will turn to the seven basic tool where we will discuss when and how to use each one. We will finish with some hands on experience to ensure you grasp the proper tool presentation and use for each of these tools. There are so many tools available, the class will help you to select the correct tools for the projects you wish to complete. If you have tools, bring them but they are not necessary.

$90.00

All Levels

Introduction to Cabinet Making

with Conner Johson

Saturday, January 25, 10 AM - 2 PM

NEW CLASS - Finally bringing this much requested class back into reality. Professional cabinet maker Conner Jonson will take you through the critical steps of creating beautiful cabinetry You will learn the necessary tools and equipment to most cabinet projects, including design setup, cabinet components, materials including plywood and hardwood, cut preparation including measurements, cut list for cabinet parts, carcass assembly,, face frame assembly, drawer and door construction, final assembly and finishing. This instructor knows his stuff so sign up soon as there are only 6 open spots for the class.

$90.00

ALL

Intermediate Router Techniques

with Mike Cobb

Tuesday, February 4, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

How about making a solid walnut desk clock with a top-of-the-line router table, while learning new router techniques all in 3 hours? Sound like a fun evening? Why not join us and let Mike show you some must-have router techniques followed with hands-on exercises. Students will learn safe methods for completing a number of different cuts while using a variety of router bits. Additionally, you will make specialized cuts on the drill press.

$85.00

All Levels

Pen Turning For Beginners

with Alex Birkett

Sunday, February 9, 11 AM - 2 PM

With little or no lathe experience, you can make your very own beautiful pen in 3 hours. Resident expert Alex Birkett has taught hundreds of students the art of pen-making in just one evening class. Your very own pen makes a great gift for almost any occasion. And the great part is, once you've made one, you can virtually make any style you wish. Without a doubt, this is our most popular class.

$85.00

All Levels

The Basics of Joiney

with Bob Settich

Saturday, February 15, 10 AM - 1 PM

Join woodworking author & expert Bob Settich as he will take you through the techniques of making some of the strongest, reliable yet easy to learn joints in the woodworking world. The truth is, that simple joinery properly executed will provide more than enough strength to handle most projects. Bob will cover table saw jointer like dadoes, grooves and half-laps. He'll also cover doweling,, pocket-holes, plate joinery. Then cover router joinery, again covering dadoes, , grooves and half laps plus the super strong box joint.. In this first offered class you'll learn shop-proven tips and techniques from stock prep to glue-up.

$85.00

Beginner

Turn A Thin Stemmed Goblet

with Chip Siskey

Sunday, February 16, 11 AM - 3 PM

Thin Stemmed Goblet – This class incorporates spindle turning techniques with some end grain hollowing. We will focus on proper cutting tool presentation to help you develop your spindle turning abilities, as well as, the chuck mounting techniques necessary when challenged with working on a piece that protrudes a few inches from the chuck. The resulting decorative thin stemmed goblet can be displayed or makes traditional wedding gift when embellished with captive rings.

$85.00

All Levels

Introduction to Wood Carving

with Duff Greenwood

Saturday, February 22, 10 AM - 1 PM

NEW CLASS - Finally we are offering a beginning wood carving class taught by longtime carver Duff Greenwood. Students will learn wood & tool selection, the basic four carving cuts, proper techniques, safety and how to carve a Comfort Bird. Written instructions and plans will be included. There is a material cost of $10 for the basswood carving block. Students need to bring a sharp carving knife with a two inch blade or purchase one at the store. This is a great class for beginning carvers.

$85.00

Beginner

Beginner Open Bowl

with Chip Siskey

Sunday, March 9, 12 PM - 4 PM

Have you tried bowl turning with mixed results or is it something you've always wanted to try but didn't know where to begin. Join local turning guru Chip Siskey as he guides you towards turning bowls in a simple yet informative way. The focus will be on mounting techniques, grain direction, dealing with wood species as well as empahsis on placement of cutting tools and mastering the push cut achieve a smooth finish.

$85.00

Beginner

Basic Router Techniques

with Mike Cobb

Tuesday, March 11, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Many woodworkers consider the router the best tool in their shop. This "beginner's" router class, will cover which type of router is best suited for you, the 5 must have router bits and their uses, correct router cutting techniques, key accessories, router tables, maintenance and SAFETY. If you own a router or you're thinking about buying one, this class is tailor-made for you.

$85.00

Beginner

Wood Carving Basics

with Duff Greenwood

Saturday, March 15, 10 AM - 1 PM

If you're looking to start a new hobby or refresh some old carving skills, this is the class for you. We are offering a beginning wood carving class taught by longtime carver Duff Greenwood. Students will learn wood & tool selection, the basic four carving cuts, proper techniques, safety and how to carve a Comfort Bird. Written instructions and plans will be included. There is a material cost of $10 for the basswood carving block. Students need to bring a sharp carving knife with a two inch blade or purchase one at the store. This is a great class for beginning carvers

$85.00

All Levels

Pen Turning For Beginners

with Alex Birkett

Sunday, March 16, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

With little or no lathe experience, you can make your very own beautiful pen in 3 hours. Resident expert Alex Birkett has taught hundreds of students the art of pen-making in just one evening class. Your very own pen makes a great gift for almost any occasion. And the great part is, once you've made one, you can virtually make any style you wish. Without a doubt, this is our most popular class.

$80.00

All Levels

Build An Arts & Crafts Chair

with Bob Settich

Saturday, March 22, 10 AM - 1 PM

GREAT CHAIR CLASS - With author, furniture-maker and resident expert Bob Settich at the helm, learn the skill of making a classic Arts & Crafts Dining Room Chair. Bob will cover it all including a 63 page e-book and templates for making mortise and tenon joints for each student. This a MUST TAKE class for those who ever wanted to learn how to make a chair.