So you want to turn a bowl! Join instructor Jon as he gives you all the skills you need to complete a turned bowl. Lathe safety and proper use and care of turning tools is included. Bring your own tools or use ours! Making wooden bowls is easy and fun.
Our introduction to Kumiko instructs students in the techniques, tools, and jigs involved in accurately making Kumiko. Students will learn to make the exacting cuts required to create the traditional hemp leaf pattern (asa no ha) often used in Japanese latticework. The class provides an excellent foundation for future classes that will use Kumiko as a decorative technique. To make Kumiko with the needed accuracy requires special jigs to achieve the precise angles, each student will be supplied the needed jigs for use in the class. These jigs are available for sale should students wish to take them home.
What better way to show your pride than making your own American Flag! Students will be laminating board, using epoxy, and the CNC router to make a truly unique product.
Do you want to take your dovetails to the next level? Join instructor Don as you learn more about different types of dovetails and how to cut them. Students should have a foundational knowledge of hand cut dovetails before taking this class.
The only way to level up your favorite dish is by serving it on a platter you made! This class will cover making a platter from start to finish. Everything from wood selection to finishing. The class will cover proper tools and techniques for making a thin platter. All tools and materials will be provided.
Make a 3D Stair Step Cutting Board with the bandsaw master Alex Snodgrass. Cost of the Class is $550 (this includes the class and materials) This is a great opportunity to create your own stunning 3D Stair Step Cutting Board with the master himself, Alex Snodgrass. Using only three different woods – maple, cherry, and walnut – Alex will show each student how to make a 3D Stair Step Cutting Board that will really impress your family and friends. During the class, Alex will answer all of your questions about bandsaws, while covering basic topics such as bandsaw mechanics, tuning a bandsaw, and making perfect straight or angled cuts. Alex will also cover topics including glue-up techniques, how to plane and will debunk some common bandsaw myths. By the end of the class, each student will have a fantastic 3D Stair Step Cutting Board made with their own hands! This class is designed for woodworkers of all skill levels. From the beginner to the advanced woodworker, every student will leave the class with a 3D Stair Step Cutting Board and a smile on their face. Register today – only 10 seats available! Cost is $400 tuition plus $150 for materials.
Make a display table to show off your favorite vase, plant or keepsake. The class will cover making tapered legs, chamfered table top, beaded apron, use of hand planes and Festool domino joinery. We will also review choosing the proper grain pattern for legs, aprons and table tops.
In this class, students will work together using only Festool equipment to build a project! Students will use tools such as the TS 55 Track saw, the DF 500 Domino, and more. The project will be raffled off at the end of the class.
In this class learn all the techniques to pour and make your first epoxy river project. Over the course of two days you will learn how to create the mold, set up and pour epoxy, as well as apply a beautiful finish. This class is great for anyone looking to get into epoxy pours regardless of skill level.
Learn the techniques used to make a box using that most versatile tools, the bandsaw. Learn everything you need to create beautiful boxes from start to finish!
In this class instructor Jon walks you through the process of making a small humidor to hold your finest cigars. You will learn basic woodworking skills along with the details of humidor building. All materials will be provided.
Was the day you bought it the last time your knife was sharp? Do you need a power tool to slice a tomato? Maybe it's time to learn how to sharpen a knife - Kitchen or pocket knives. In this class you will learn how to get a wicked sharp edge on a knife using diamond stones, Waterstones, strops, and/or guided sharpeners. Learn what makes a good edge, and how to get one. Bring your knife or practice with one provided. Bring your sharpening equipment or use ours. Sorry , no ceramic knives will be sharpened in this class.
Make date nights fun again. Grab your partner and come make a unique project together. No experience necessary, each couple will walk away with a useful handmade project.
Learn to sharpen both chisels and plane blades using both honing jigs and by hand. We will be using diamond plates and waterstones. All materials provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. Bring your own chisels and/or planes or use the ones provided in the class.
So you want to turn a bowl! Join instructor Jon as he gives you all the skills you need to complete a turned bowl. Lathe safety and proper use and care of turning tools is included. Bring your own tools or use ours! Making wooden bowls is easy and fun.
In this class students will learn how to mill lumber and construct a small project using bent lamination.
Students learn the basics along with safe operation of shop tools and make a simple project. Learn about the table saw, router table, planer, jointer & bandsaw along with sanding and finishing.
Chip Cable will walk students through a carving project from start to finish. Power tools are a fun way to carve and allows you to see the results of your work faster than you would with hand tools. This class's project will be a bunny. Students will start with a roughly shaped blank of tupelo wood and will end with a painted figurine. The first session will focus on carving. The second sessions with focus on painting and finishing. Sessions may run long.
In this class you will learn how to cut the dovetail joint by hand using only a handsaw and a chisel. OK, a saw, chisel, and a marking gauge. Alright, saw, chisel, marking gauge, and a pencil, but that's it. OK, OK, yes, there may be a small thing to mark an angle - and some tape. No power tools though, honest. All materials and tools provided, or you can bring your own tools if you wish.
Routers are one of the most useful tools in the shop. In this class we will cover everything that a router and router table can offer, along with how to safely and effectively use them.
Lidded boxes are a classic woodturning project. This intermediate level project is fun to make and a great way to improve your woodturning skills. Students will use a variety of tools to create a fitted lib for their box.