Woodcraft of Pittsburgh

$100.00

Beginner

Intro to Finishing

with Jon Romanakis

Thursday, October 23, 2025, 5 PM - 8 PM

Required Tools

Are you just starting woodworking or feel overwhelmed by the wide variety of finishes available? Are you unsure whether to use water-based or oil-based finishes? Does the thought of using a stain terrify you? This class can help. This class addresses the following questions: Why use a finish on my project? What different types of finishes are currently on the market? What is a build finish compared to a penetrating finish? What preparation is necessary when finishing certain woods? What happens if you sand too much, or too little? How does the type of wood affect stain and finish? What should I consider when using a sanding sealer or pore filler? Why must you sand between coats on some finishes and not others? When may one type of finish be preferred over another? The class will include samples of different finishes and quick demonstrations showing the effects of different finishes on different types of wood.

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$125.00

Beginner

Introduction To Relief Carving

with Clark Adams

Saturday, November 1, 2025, 10 AM - 3 PM

Relief Carving is the process of cutting a design or pattern into a flat surface, creating a raised, dimensional look. This Class covers wood selection, prep, how to work with patterns, and general steps for basic relief carving, as well as basic tool use and safety.

$125.00

Beginner

Wood Shop 101

with Jeff Frye

Sunday, November 23, 2025, 11 AM - 2 PM

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.