Woodcraft of Kansas City

$90.00

All Levels

Beginner Open Bowl

with Chip Siskey

Sunday, September 7, 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.

$90.00

Beginner

Basic Router Techniques

with Mike Cobb

Tuesday, September 9, 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.

$90.00

All Levels

Intro to Cabinet Making

with Conner Johson

Saturday, September 13, 10 AM - 1 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 8 open spots for the class.

$90.00

All Levels

Pen Turning For Beginners

with Alex Birkett

Sunday, September 14, 11 AM - 1 PM

With little or no lathe experience, you can make your very own beautiful pen in 3 hours. Resident expert Chris Teenor 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

Introduction to Wood Carving

with Duff Greenwood

Saturday, September 20, 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.

$80.00

All Levels

Build An Arts & Crafts Chair

with Bob Settich

Saturday, September 27, 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 is a MUST TAKE class for those who ever wanted to learn how to make a chair.

$85.00

All Levels

The Basics of Joinery

with Bob Settich

Saturday, October 4, 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

Basic Router Techniques

with Mike Cobb

Monday, October 6, 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.

$90.00

All Levels

Cabinet Making 101

with Conner Johson

Saturday, October 18, 10 AM - 1 PM

This is a "Run, Don't Walk" to sign up type of class.. 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 8 open spots for the class.

$90.00

All Levels

Pen Turning For Beginners

with Alex Birkett

Sunday, October 19, 11 AM - 1 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

Spoon Carving

with Duff Greenwood

Saturday, October 25, 10 AM - 1 PM

NEW CLASS: - This class taught by longtime carver Duff Greenwood 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.

$90.00

All Levels

Turn a Thin-Stem Goblet

with Chip Siskey

Sunday, October 26, 11 AM - 3 PM

ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR CLASSES – This class incorporates spindle turning techniques with some end grain hollowing. Our turning expert, Chip Siskey, 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.

$95.00

All Levels

Intro To Cabinet Making

with Conner Johson

Saturday, November 8, 10 AM - 2 PM

This much requested class is 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 10open spots for the class and it usually fills up fast.

$90.00

All Levels

Pen Turning For Beginners

with Alex Birkett

Sunday, November 9, 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 Chris Teenor 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.

$90.00

Beginner

Basic Router Techniques

with Mike Cobb

Monday, November 10, 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

All Levels

Introduction To Woodcarving

with Duff Greenwood

Saturday, November 15, 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.

$90.00

All Levels

Turn A Birdhouse Ornament

with Chip Siskey

Sunday, November 16, 11 AM - 3 PM

MAY THE BLUEBIRD OF CHRISTMAS - find a home in your Christmas tree. Yes, you can make it happen in this fun-filled class you will turn multiple pieces to assemble a birdhouse ornament. Local turning expert Chip Siskey will discuss several shapes and options to help you make an ornament of your own design. This hands-on skill building exercise will enhance your spindle turning skills. The result will be a piece of art your will be proud to display. Check out our miniature birdhouses at the store. All materials included.

$85.00

All Levels

Christmas Charcuterie Board

with Bob Settich

Saturday, November 22, 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.