This a one of a kind class taught by longtime carver Duff Greenwood. Duff will review wood & tool selection, the basic four carving cuts, proper techniques, safety and how to carve a WOODEN SPOON. Written outline, instructions and plans will be included. There is a material cost of $10.00___ for the basswood carving blank. Students need to bring a sharp carving knife with a blade of 1” to 1-1/4” and a sharp palm gouge ¼” to 3/8” wide or purchase these at the store. Another great class for beginning carvers.
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$85.00
Beginner/Intermediate
Learn to Carve a Wooden Spoon
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10 AM - 1 PM
Class Size: 8
| Available Seats: 6
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
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 complete 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 12 open spots for the class.
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$95.00
Beginner
Intro to Cabinet Making
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 11 AM - 2 PM
Class Size: 12
| Available Seats: 10
Tools Required: na
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
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
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$85.00
Beginner/Intermediate
Learn Mortise & Tenon Joinery
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10 AM - 1 PM
Class Size: 8
| Available Seats: 6
Tools Required: na
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
After years of waiting, our hands on cabinet class is finally here! In the 102 class you will build a Euro-style base cabinet carcass. This class is designed to get you familiar with the most basic construction of the cabinet itself. Plywood is included in the cost of the class and full sheets will be broken down by the students. In the following class (103), your cabinet will evolve with the door and drawer to provide a fully functional cabinet! This is intended to be class 2 of a 3 part series.
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$170.00
All Levels
Cabinet making 102
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 11 AM - 3 PM
Class Size: 5
| Available Seats: 0
Prerequisite: Intro to cabinet making
Tools Required: Cabinet making 102
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
This class is currently full and cannot be purchased online.
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Cabinet making 102
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 11 AM - 3 PM
Registration for this class is currently closed. Please check back for future sessions.
We apologize for the inconvenience — even the best projects need a little extra sanding time.
Learn the fundamentals of box joint joinery in this hands-on class featuring the JessEm Box Joint Jig! Participants will learn how to safely set up and use the jig to create strong, great-looking box joints for woodworking projects. Along the way, we’ll cover router table setup, spacing, and techniques for getting clean, consistent results. By the end of class, each student will go home with a custom wooden box they built themselves and the confidence to keep exploring box joint joinery in future projects. Minimum 3 students.
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$125.00
Beginner
Make Something: Box Joint Basics using the JessEm Jig
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10 AM - 2 PM
Class Size: 4
| Available Seats: 0
Tools Required: Notetaking
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
This class is currently full and cannot be purchased online.
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Make Something: Box Joint Basics using the JessEm Jig
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10 AM - 2 PM
Registration for this class is currently closed. Please check back for future sessions.
We apologize for the inconvenience — even the best projects need a little extra sanding time.
Kumiko is a Japanese woodworking art form involving decorative patterns with thin strips of wood. Wayne Peterson will take you through the process of creating a traditional Japanese panel using hand tools. You will create the most popular pattern, the Asa-no-ha, opening the possibility of additional patterns to enhance your woodworking projects! Minimum class size of 3 people. Tools required: 3/4 or 1" SHARP chisel, small mallet, #2 square drive screwdriver.
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$125.00
All Levels
Intro to Kumiko
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 11 AM - 3 PM
Class Size: 5
| Available Seats: 3
Tools Required: Kumiko
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
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Required Tools
3/4" or 1" SHARP chisel, small mallet, #2 square drive screwdriver
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.
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
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Required Tools
Hearing Protection & Safety Glasses
$105.00
Beginner/Intermediate
Finishing At Its Best
with Bob Settich
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10 AM - 1 PM
This great class will give you the essential knowledge for choosing the right finish for virtually any project you encounter. Additionally, you'll get hands-on experience to achieve great results every time. You'll learn proper surface preparation that will ensure a perfect platform for your finish. Including the advantages and drawbacks of four major categories of wood finishes - including Oil, Shellac, Lacquer, and Wipe-On Poly. You'll also learn the crucial step of finishing the finish to achieve the exact finish your want for your project. Please bring some solid wood and/or plywood boards to experiment with the finishes you choose. This class is guaranteed to fill up fast so sign up soon.
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$105.00
Beginner/Intermediate
Finishing At Its Best
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10 AM - 1 PM
Class Size: 8
| Available Seats: 8
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
Calling all wannabe woodcarvers. Join us for 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.
New Class - Join resident expert Chip Siskey as he will guide you in making a beautiful shallow bowl that incorporates a square edged rim. You will focus on mounting techniques and proper tool presentation for precise cutting with an emphasis on the clean cut necessary to leave a square edge. DON'T MISS THIS ONE.
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$95.00
Beginner/Intermediate
NEW-Turn a Square Edge Bowl
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10 AM - 1 PM
Class Size: 4
| Available Seats: 3
Tools Required: Basic Turning Tools Plus Some Type Of Hollowing Tool
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
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Required Tools
Basic Turning Tools Plus Some Type Of Hollowing Tool
With little or no lathe experience, you can make your very own beautiful pen in 2 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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$100.00
All Levels
Pen Turning For Beginners
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 2 PM - 4 PM
Class Size: 4
| Available Seats: 4
Tools Required: Wood Turning Tools
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
The final step of building your own European style base cabinet is here! Bring in the carcass you built in the 102 class and it will be finished with edge banding, a door, and a drawer. For the hardware is included and will all be soft close to give you a beautifully functional final product!
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$150.00
Beginner/Intermediate
Cabinet Making 103
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 11 AM - 3 PM
Class Size: 5
| Available Seats: 4
Tuition Notes: Includes all hardware
Prerequisite: Cabinet Making 102
Tools Required: Cabinet making 102
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
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 12 open spots for the class.
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$95.00
Beginner/Intermediate
Intro to Cabinet Making
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 11 AM - 2 PM
Class Size: 12
| Available Seats: 12
Tools Required: na
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
After years of waiting, our hands on cabinet class is finally here! In the 102 class you will build a Euro-style base cabinet carcass. This class is designed to get you familiar with the most basic construction of the cabinet itself. Plywood is included in the cost of the class and full sheets will be broken down by the students. In the following class, your cabinet will evolve with the door and drawer to provide a fully functional cabinet! This is intended to be class 2 of a 3 part series.
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$170.00
All Levels
Cabinet making 102
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Class Size: 5
| Available Seats: 5
Tuition Notes: All material included
Prerequisite: Intro to cabinet making
Tools Required: Cabinet making 102
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
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.
Learn to turn a traditional woodturner's Christmas ornament with resident expert Chip Siskey. In this class we will turn and assemble a three piece Christmas ornament with a hollow globe. We will discuss several shapes and options to help you make an ornament of your own design. The resulting ornament will be ready for the tree, or can be displayed on an ornament holder year round. This is an excellent skill building exercise incorporating a small hollow form and spindle turning.
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$90.00
All Levels
Turn A Beautiful Christmas Ornament
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 12 PM - 4 PM
Class Size: 4
| Available Seats: 4
Prerequisite: Some Woodturning Experience Helpful
Tools Required: Wood Turning Tools
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
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Required Tools
Wood Turning Tools
$85.00
Beginner/Intermediate
Mastering The Table Saw
with Mike Cobb
Monday, November 9, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Learn how to tune and maintain your table saw for maximum performance. Mike will discuss saw selection, fence and blade type, proper alignment and correct cutting techniques as students will be making some cuts on the saw. The discussion will also focus on techniques that ensure you get the best possible rips, crosscuts and miter cuts as well as covering special jigs and, above all, safety procedures.
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$85.00
Beginner/Intermediate
Mastering The Table Saw
Monday, November 9, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Class Size: 6
| Available Seats: 6
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
Another one-of-a-kind class taught by longtime carver Duff Greenwood. Duff will review step-by-step instructions on how to carve a traditional WOODEN WELSH LOVE SPOON. Written outlines, instructions, and plans will be included. There is a material cost of $20.00 for the basswood carving blank payable to the instructor. Students need to bring a sharp carving knife with a blade of 1” to 1-1/4”, a sharpening strop, and a sharp palm gouge ¼” to 3/8” wide or purchase these at the store. This is a great class for intermediate wood carvers.
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$110.00
Intermediate
NEW - Learn to Carve A Welsh Love Spoon
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 AM - 2 PM
Class Size: 6
| Available Seats: 6
Tools Required: Welsh Love Spoon
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
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 12 open spots for the class.
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$95.00
Beginner/Intermediate
Introduction to Cabinet Making
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 11 AM - 2 PM
Class Size: 12
| Available Seats: 12
Tools Required: na
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
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.
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 is a MUST TAKE class for those who ever wanted to learn how to make a chair.
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$85.00
Beginner
Learn to Build An Art's & Craft's Chair
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10 AM - 1 PM
Class Size: 6
| Available Seats: 6
Tools Required: na
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
With little or no lathe experience, you can make your very own beautiful pen in 2 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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$100.00
All Levels
Pen Turning For Beginners
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2 PM - 4 PM
Class Size: 4
| Available Seats: 4
Tools Required: Wood Turning Tools
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
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 complete 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 12 open spots for the class.
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$95.00
All Levels
Intro to cabinet making
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 11 AM - 2 PM
Class Size: 12
| Available Seats: 12
Tools Required: Notetaking
Class Refund Policy: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.
Another one-of-a-kind class taught by longtime carver Duff Greenwood. Duff will review step-by-step instructions on how to carve a traditional WOODEN WELSH LOVE SPOON. Written outlines, instructions, and plans will be included. There is a material cost of $20.00 for the basswood carving blank payable to the instructor. Students need to bring a sharp carving knife with a blade of 1” to 1-1/4”, a sharpening strop, and a sharp palm gouge ¼” to 3/8” wide or purchase these at the store. This is a great class for intermediate wood carvers.
A challenging project, but makes an excellent gift or decoration. Chip will teach you
the basic concept of turning friction fitted lidded boxes. Chip will share his knowledge of turning
different style boxes including tenon boxes, inset-lidded boxes and hollow lidded boxes. From there,
you will choose one box type to turn and develop your own creative piece of decorative art. From
concepts on box turning, you will be able to create many beautiful boxes when you go back to your
shop.
