The Class will begin with a discussion on scroll saw basics including saw, wood, blade and pattern selection. Projects for the class may include a personal name plate for your desk, puzzles, silhouettes and practice cutting patterns.
Learn the essential steps for milling, squaring and surfacing a board. This is a hands-on class that will teach you the basics of wood technology and stock preparation. We will cover the safe and efficient use of the jointer, planer and table saw. By the end of class, students will have the materials to make a beautiful wood cutting board. This class is a MUST for anyone getting started in woodworking. Note: As this is an interactive class, it can finish from between 3:30pm to as late as 5:30pm depending on the number of students enrolled.
This is a great class for people buying a router or who already have a router but are not sure what to do with it. The students will learn safety, basic selection and use of hand held and table mounted routers, bit selection and various accessories that make the router one of the most useful and versatile tools in the workshop.
This is a great class for new wood turners who are interested in bowl turning. Students will learn about lathe tools and techniques used to turn a bowl. Blank selection, faceplate and chucking techniques, bowl design and form, and finishing will be covered. Students will leave with a finished bowl. This is a very popular class, sign up now to guarantee a spot..
You will learn the basics of putting wooden knife scales (handles) on a knife kit. Each student will learn to take a set of wood scales, rough shape them for a knife handle, attach them to the knife and finish shape the handle. Different methods of applying a finish will be discussed. A bandsaw, scroll saw, belt sander, disc sander, spindle sander and drill press may be used. Class length may vary due to class size and students' skill levels. All supplies will be provided.
This class will explore turning fundamentals. Topics covered will include: safety, different types of lathes, construction, tool selection, wood selection and preparation, different types of cuts, spindle turning and finishing techniques. This is for someone who is new to wood turning..
In this class we will build a small tool tote using simple joinery. Pocket holes, dadoes and finger joints all will be discussed. Tools used will include the table saw, drill press, band saw and router table. Each student will have the opportunity to use the tools and practice the skills demonstrated. Each student will build the components needed to assemble a small tool tote. Note: As this is an interactive class, it can finish from between 3:30pm to as late as 5:30pm depending on the number of students enrolled.
This carving session features award-winning woodcarver, Bill Shinn, demonstrating a safe and simple way to successfully carve the "Spirit Man". Learn the basics of sculpting "the old man" in Balsa Foam using a tongue depressor. The techniques can then be applied to all mediums of carving as your abilities progress to carving in wood, stone, etc. Each participant will bring to life his or her own "Spirit Man" during the class.
Students will learn the proper steps to make a unique pen, from cutting and turning to finishing and final assembly. Each person will turn a pen to take home. Makes a great gift!.
This class will explore turning fundamentals. Topics covered will include: safety, different types of lathes, construction, tool selection, wood selection and preparation, different types of cuts, spindle turning and finishing techniques. This is for someone who is new to wood turning..
Learn the essential steps for milling, squaring and surfacing a board. This is a hands-on class that will teach you the basics of wood technology and stock preparation. We will cover the safe and efficient use of the jointer, planer and table saw. By the end of class, students will have the materials to make a beautiful wood cutting board. This class is a MUST for anyone getting started in woodworking. Note: As this is a interactive class, it can finish from between 3:30pm to as late as 5:30pm depending on the number of students enrolled.
Thinking of buying a Porter-Cable dovetail jig? Or maybe you just bought one and are not sure how to set it up. Come to this class and let our instructor take the mystery out of setting up and using the jig. We will discuss setting up the jig and how to choose the right router and router bits. This is a must-have if you want to add dovetails to your woodworking arsenal.
Interested in learning more about CNC machines and what you can do with them? We'll introduce you through lecture and demonstration to the software used to design projects. Then we'll watch the machine make a push stick for you to take home.
This class will explore turning fundamentals. Topics covered will include: safety, different types of lathes, construction, tool selection, wood selection and preparation, different types of cuts, spindle turning and finishing techniques. This is for someone who is new to wood turning..
This is a great class for new wood turners who are interested in bowl turning. Students will learn about lathe tools and techniques used to turn a bowl. Blank selection, faceplate and chucking techniques, bowl design and form, and finishing will be covered. Students will leave with a finished bowl. This is a very popular class, sign up now to guarantee a spot..
The Class will begin with a discussion on scroll saw basics including saw, wood, blade and pattern selection. Projects for the class may include a personal name plate for your desk, puzzles, silhouettes and practice cutting patterns.
Learn the essential steps for milling, squaring and surfacing a board. This is a hands-on class that will teach you the basics of wood technology and stock preparation. We will cover the safe and efficient use of the jointer, planer and table saw. By the end of class, students will have the materials to make a beautiful wood cutting board. This class is a MUST for anyone getting started in woodworking..
This class will explore turning fundamentals. Topics covered will include: safety, different types of lathes, construction, tool selection, wood selection and preparation, different types of cuts, spindle turning and finishing techniques. This is for someone who is new to wood turning..
Are you looking to get into CNC? If you are, then you know the software is the most important thing. This hands on, instructor led course will cover everything from job setup to G-Code. Each student will sit in front of VCarve workstation, learning at a pace that is comfortable to them. Class size is limited so that our experienced instructor can give individualized attention to each student - answering questions and helping them past event the most complicated task. Included is a customized training manual that you can take home after class so you have a reference manual for later.
We will start with an introduction to the process of wood burning and review samples of artwork created by the instructor. We’ll introduce the wood burner: show it being used, heat settings, different nibs and what patterns they make. Students will create their own project on a 7" to 9" basswood round by sketching a design on the wood, burning the outline and adding details using shading and other techniques and the project will ready to finish and display.
This is a great class for new wood turners who are interested in bowl turning. Students will learn about lathe tools and techniques used to turn a bowl. Blank selection, faceplate and chucking techniques, bowl design and form, and finishing will be covered. Students will leave with a finished bowl. This is a very popular class, sign up now to guarantee a spot..
This class simplifies spoon carving from wood. The rough shape is already cut from basswood. The final shaping will be done using a carving gouge and rasp. The finished spoon can be either functional in the kitchen or a decorative piece. Different types of finishes will also be discussed.
This class will explore turning fundamentals. Topics covered will include: safety, different types of lathes, construction, tool selection, wood selection and preparation, different types of cuts, spindle turning and finishing techniques. This is for someone who is new to wood turning..
In this class we will build a small tool tote using simple joinery. Pocket holes, dadoes and finger joints all will be discussed. Tools used will include the table saw, drill press, band saw and router table. Each student will have the opportunity to use the tools and practice the skills demonstrated. Each student will build the components needed to assemble a small tool tote.
This class will explore turning fundamentals. Topics covered will include: safety, different types of lathes, construction, tool selection, wood selection and preparation, different types of cuts, spindle turning and finishing techniques. This is for someone who is new to wood turning..
Learn the essential steps for milling, squaring and surfacing a board. This is a hands-on class that will teach you the basics of wood technology and stock preparation. We will cover the safe and efficient use of the jointer, planer and table saw. By the end of class, students will have the materials to make a beautiful wood cutting board. This class is a MUST for anyone getting started in woodworking..
This carving session features award-winning woodcarver, Bill Shinn, demonstrating a safe and simple way to successfully carve the "Spirit Man". Learn the basics of sculpting "the old man" in Balsa Foam using a tongue depressor. The techniques can then be applied to all mediums of carving as your abilities progress to carving in wood, stone, etc. Each participant will bring to life his or her own "Spirit Man" during the class.
Students will learn the proper steps to make a unique pen, from cutting and turning to finishing and final assembly. Each person will turn a pen to take home. Makes a great gift!.
You will learn the basics of putting wooden knife scales (handles) on a knife kit. Each student will learn to take a set of wood scales, rough shape them for a knife handle, attach them to the knife and finish shape the handle. Different methods of applying a finish will be discussed. A bandsaw, scroll saw, belt sander, disc sander, spindle sander and drill press may be used. Class length may vary due to class size and students' skill levels. All supplies will be provided.
The Class will begin with a discussion on scroll saw basics including saw, wood, blade and pattern selection. Projects for the class may include a personal name plate for your desk, puzzles, silhouettes and practice cutting patterns.
This class will explore turning fundamentals. Topics covered will include: safety, different types of lathes, construction, tool selection, wood selection and preparation, different types of cuts, spindle turning and finishing techniques. This is for someone who is new to wood turning..
The goal of this weekend workshop is to provide a comfortable and safe environment for women of all ages to learn and improve their woodworking skills. Students will be instructed in the safe and effective use of power tools including:table saws, band saws, jointers, planers and sanding equipment. Projects to include a laminated cutting board and a tool box.