This class is designed for the beginner to intermediate turner who wants to get a better handle on bowl turning.Topics will include wood selection, mounting options, tool selection, sharpening, sanding and finishing.
Have you ever wanted to make something yourself but you just didn't know what? Join us in this pen turning class and learn the basics of pen making including stock selection, turning techniques, and assembly of the pen. You will leave with a completed pen to keep or give as a gift. Materials included for one pen.
This three day hands-on course is designed to explore the world of woodworking, whether you're a complete beginner or looking to build on existing skills. Throughout the class, you'll learn essential techniques, safety practices, and the fundamentals of working with wood, from measuring and cutting to sanding and finishing. With a supportive and inclusive environment, you'll gain confidence in using tools, creating beautiful projects, and unleashing your creativity. Join us to build something you can be proud of while connecting with other woodworkers and discovering the joy of woodworking!
Create your own custom knife handle in this hands-on class! Learn the art of shaping a functional knife handle with expert guidance. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and craftsmanship!
Many of those who have played or even admired the beauty of the guitar have shown interest in someday making an heirloom instrument that can be played today and passed on and continued to be played for generations. This class is designed to take a beginner/imtermediate woodworker through the steps to make a steel string acoustic guitar from a kit. You will learn the terminology and techniques focused on many of the specialized processes to complete your personalized instrument. The process is broken down into small steps to familiarize the student with the construction of the neck including truss rod installation, fingerboard & fretting, abalone inlay and construction of the body including brace trimming/fitting, top installation, bridge gluing/alignment, purfling and final fit up of the neck to body joint using a bolt-on system. Each guitar will be completed leaving the final top coat finish up to the student. Look for other classes designed for finishing techniques. Tuition fee includes the guitar kit along with a hard-shell case.
This class is designed for anyone who ever wanted to turn a bowl. No turning experience necessary. If you have turning experience and have your own tools, bring them, but we have enough for everyone. Topics will include wood selection, mounting options, tool selection, sharpening, sanding and finishing.
Have you ever wanted to make something yourself but you just didn't know what? Join us in this pen turning class and learn the basics of pen making including stock selection, turning techniques, and assembly of the pen. You will leave with a completed pen to keep or give as a gift. Materials included for one pen, you may make more as time permits.
Create your own custom knife handle in this hands-on class! Learn the art of shaping a functional knife handle with expert guidance. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and craftsmanship!
This class is designed for a beginner with no previous experience. In this class, students will complete 3 woodcarving projects that will teach them woodcarving basicsYou will learn the different cutting approaches used for woodcarving. You will understand the importance of wood grain, and why it is essential to successful woodcarving. Students are asked to bring a solid glove to protect the hand that will not be holding the carving knife. A $10 fee, payable to the instructor, will be charged for materials. Week one we will learn how to hold the knife for maximum protection and efficiency in carving. The first project will be an 8-pointed star. Week two we will increase our skills by carving a pretzel. This will be 3 dimensional project where we learn to cut around curves. Week three will be a project selected by the students to move to the next level.