Woodcraft of Oklahoma City

Build A Staked Stool

Sunday, June 14, 2026, 10 AM - 4 PM

Join us for a woodworking class where we will build a staked stool, an early furniture form that dates back centuries. Traditional staked stools found in medieval households and early European homes are characterized by their robust mortise and tenon construction and simple yet elegant design. Students will gain hands-on experience using traditional hand tools such as hand planes, chisels, hand saws, and marking tools. This class also introduces chair-making concepts, including resultant angles, rake, and splay-fundamental skills for advancing into vernacular stick chairs. At the end of class, you’ll leave with your own handmade stool and a deeper appreciation of historical woodworking methods.

Intro To Woodworking

Part 1: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 5:30 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 5:30 PM - 10 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 5:30 PM - 10 PM

In this introduction to Woodworking class, you'll have the opportunity to build a beautiful end table from solid wood. Designed for beginner woodworkers , this course offers a comprehensive introduction to woodworking. You'll learn the fundamentals of wood science, basic joinery methods and the importance of accuracy in construction. The class will also cover essential tool safety, tool anatomy, and basic calibration techniques. You'll gain hands-on experience with a variety of tools, including the planer, jointer, table saw, band saw, and drum sander as your craft your own custom end table. The class spans three consecutive days but may end early due to class progression, and all materials are included in the cost. Students will build the end table start to finish, but finish will be up to them on their own time. Please ensure your attire is woodworking appropriate; no jewelry, no sweatshirts with strings, and closed-toed shoes are required. Long hair must be tied back. Teens and adults are welcome to join.

Bowl Turning

Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9 AM - 4 PM

Learn to create a beautiful bowl! Jesse will share his experience in making small bowls on the lathe. Wood will be provided.

Build A Side Chair

Part 1: Friday, July 10, 2026, 9 AM - 4 PM

Part 2: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 9 AM - 4 PM

Part 3: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 9 AM - 4 PM

Join us for a 3 day class where students will build their own vernacular side chair. This chair is based off of the Leitrim chair, an Irish folk chair popularized by John Surlis. These chairs are incredibly comfortable and uniquely beautiful. Since they are hand made, each chair will be slightly different, showing clear evidence of the human hand at work. During this course, students will use a variety of hand tools to make, shape and assemble their chairs. All tools will be provided, but feel free to bring any that you have.

Wood Turning 101

Saturday, July 18, 2026, 9 AM - 4 PM

This class is designed to enhance your turning and tool sharpening skills. Topics include an overview of the lathe, types of tools, sharpening and forming a proper bead and cove. You will leave with a few small finished projects.

Turn A Platter

Saturday, August 8, 2026, 9 AM - 4 PM

Learn to turn a beautiful 10" wooden platter! This platter would look great displayed on a shelf, or used as a charcuterie platter. The following tools are required for this class: Face shield/ safety glasses, dust mask/ respirator, ruler, pencil, 1/2" fingernail bowl gouge, 1" round nose scraper, 3/8" fingernail spindle gouge, 3/16" parting tool, 1/16" parting tool, 1/4" beading tool (optional)

Turning a Christmas Ornament

Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9 AM - 4 PM

This class is designed to enhance your turning skills, tool sharpening and ability to make a reliable jam/spigot chuck. The class will begin with Jesse providing safety tips and a quick recap of woodturning 101. This will lead into Jesse demonstrating how to properly sharpen a turning tool using the Wolverine Sharpening Jig. Each student will be taught the step-by-step procedures for forming, hollowing and finishing an orb. You will have the opportunity to texture/decorate, stain and finish your orb (texture tools, stain and lacquer will be furnished).In addition, you will be taught how to turn a finial. The class will be using Cherry, Maple or Mahogany (instructor’s choice), as its wood of choice. Whenever woodturning, it is always advisable to use a dust mask and face protection. Please bring your tools of preference to class. You should leave the classroom with a beautiful Christmas Ornament. All wood will be provided to each student.