Sharpening is a critical woodworking skill. Learn the how to keep your tools razor sharp. The class will cover a range of tool sharpening from grinders with a jig to hand sharpening with a variety of stones. Participants should bring in their hand tools and chisels to sharpen in class.
Beginners class. Learn the basics of woodburning (pyrography), what tools are required and how to use them. A series of exercises and projects to introduce the student to the techniques for successful woodburning.
Learn how to make a variety of drawers using different joinery techniques. A well-made furniture or cabinet piece can be defined by how good the drawer is built. Will it hold up to the contents placed in it? Issues around drawers will be discussed while building drawers.
Beginners class. No knowledge required prior to class. Woodturning orientation class to learn the fundamentals of the tools and supplies often used in woodturning. We will cover safety, terminology, types of tools and accessories. This will not be a hands-on class; it will be more lectures and discussion.
Intermediate class. Learn the basics of bowl turning on a lathe. Utilizing face plates, chucks and bowl gouges. Previous knowledge of turning required, whether having taken a class, or real-world experience.
Learn to make a raised panel and shaker door. These doors will be made with router tables. Learn what types of router bits are needed, accurate setup, how to measure parts to get the desired size and assembly techniques.
Beginners class. Discuss blade installation and basic saw setup. Introduction to resaw and basic cutting. Class members will work with instructor to setup bandsaw and create a set of salad servers.
Learn the ins and outs of making a knife using a knife kit. Remove the mystery of the process by following the instructor led activities to complete a knife. Topics include selecting the material for the knife scales, techniques for drilling holes for screws or pins, the gluing process, and final shaping and finishing.
Learn the art of making pictures using different colors of wood. In this class we will create a flower project to show the basics of how to create stunning effects. Basic Scrollsaw knowledge is necessary.
Box making is a great way to build your woodworking skills. It does not take a large amount of expensive material to build a decorative wooden box. The skills learned scan be transferred to other types of projects. High quality boxes can really show your craftsmanship. Boxes make great gifts for many occasions. Students will explore basic box making, including joinery, lids -drop in and hinged, and some different ideas on embellishing boxes. Students will make two different decorative boxes.
This is an intermediate level class with a recommended Bandsaw Basics class pre-requisite, but not required. Students will learn how to create a simple bandsaw box from start to finish. Class includes and overview of the process, the creation of a blank, layout of your box, creating a drawer, and finishing your box. All participants will leave with their own custom completed box. Cost includes wood for blanks and shop supplies.
Beginners class. Turn a functional key ring out of wood. Covers design considerations, finishing techniques and assembly. Students will leave with a finished key ring.
Beginners class. No knowledge required prior to class. Woodturning orientation class to learn the fundamentals of the tools and supplies often used in woodturning. We will cover safety, terminology, types of tools and accessories. This will not be a hands-on class; it will be more lectures and discussion.
In terms of woodworking power tools, hand-held routers are very useful in the workshop considering how easy they are to use freehand or paired with a jig. Mounting a router into a table turns this handy tool into a powerful machine. This arrangement leaves your hands free to manipulate the work, and enables you to use stops, fences, and hold-downs to control the cut. This orientation also offers a fresh vantage, allowing you to see what the bit is doing to the work. Using a table-mounted router isn't difficult, but it isn't fool-proof. This class will teach you tips and techniques to get the most out of this useful tool.
Beginners class. Learn the basics of woodburning (pyrography), what tools are required and how to use them. A series of exercises and projects to introduce the student to the techniques for successful woodburning.
Beginners class. Discuss the scroll saw, various types of blades, and types of projects the scroll saw can be used for. Class members will practice basic cutting techniques and start and or complete a basic project for the upcoming holiday seasons.
Beginners class. Learn the procedures for turning pens out of wood, finishing options and assembly. You can come with no experience and leave with a finished pen.
Beginners class. Discuss blade installation and basic saw setup. Introduction to resaw and basic cutting. Class members will work with instructor to setup bandsaw and create a set of salad servers.
Sharpening is a critical woodworking skill. Learn the how to keep your tools razor sharp. The class will cover a range of tool sharpening from grinders with a jig to hand sharpening with a variety of stones. Participants should bring in their hand tools and chisels to sharpen in class.
This is an intermediate level class with a recommended Bandsaw Basics class pre-requisite, but not required. Students will learn how to create a simple bandsaw box from start to finish. Class includes and overview of the process, the creation of a blank, layout of your box, creating a drawer, and finishing your box. All participants will leave with their own custom completed box. Cost includes wood for blanks and shop supplies.
Intermediate class. Learn the basics of bowl turning on a lathe. Utilizing face plates, chucks and bowl gouges. Previous knowledge of turning required, whether having taken a class, or real-world experience.