Pocket Knife. Minimum Age 18 with Parent. From hunting and camping to preparing a simple meal, a good knife is indispensable. Learn the ins and outs of making your own knife handles. Tuition includes all supplies needed to create your own knife. Stan will cover sizing, shaping, fastening, finishing and polishing. You'll walk out of class with a sharp treasure!
Minimum Age 18. This class will take the mystery out of building upper cabinets. It will include design, face frame versus frameless construction and doors. During the class, students will collectively make one upper cabinet from scratch.
Parent must accompany students under 18. This class is designed for those who are interested in beginning carving as a woodworking hobby. You will be introduced to a variety of basic carving knife profiles, how and when they are used, proper care and sharpening. You will also begin a carving project which can be independently completed with what you will have learned in class.
Minimum Age 18. Small boxes have a wide variety of uses and make excellent gifts. They can be carved, accented with inlay or highly figured woods and decoratively changed with the router. In this class you will make a box using mitered joints and spline construction.
Minimum age 18. Spend a weekend with Woodcraft and leave with a traditional Adirondack chair. This course is designed for the intermediate level woodworker with some experience using both power and hand tools to cut, drill, sand and assemble this classic chair. Instructions, templates, lumber, and fasteners are included in the tuition.
Minimum age 18. Learn the basics of woodturning through hands-on spindle turning in the morning and bowl turning in the afternoon. Subjects covered in depth will include the lathe and key accessories, speed, maintenance, safety, tool use, mounting techniques, tips, tricks and sharpening. Combine this class with a little practice and you can become a woodturner.
Minimum Age 16 with Parent. There's nothing better than taking a hunk of wood and turning it into a beautiful cooking utensil. From start to finish we will use Green Woodworking Methods to create a personalized spoon.
Pocket Knife. Minimum Age 18 with Parent. From hunting and camping to preparing a simple meal, a good knife is indispensable. Learn the ins and outs of making your own knife handles. Tuition includes all supplies needed to create your own knife. Stan will cover sizing, shaping, fastening, finishing and polishing. You'll walk out of class with a sharp treasure!
Minimum Age 18. Do you and your significant other want to learn basic wood working skills and have fun creating a one of a kind project together? We will provide all the materials and safety equipment. You only need to show up and be ready to make some saw dust. Projects will vary from month to month and will consist of small projects such as cheese slicers, chopsticks, measuring cups & spoons and wine bottle holders.
Minimum Age 18. If you want to learn how to turn bowls on the lathe, this class is for you. Ray will focus on the fingernail bowl gouge as the primary tool and will teach you how to complete your piece with a perfect bottom. He will also explain the various methods for mounting your blank on the lathe and discuss wall thickness, design and turning speed.
Minimum Age 18. Students will learn to lay out and hand cut through and half blind dovetails. At the end of this class, you will be able to plan your projects around the pinnacle of woodworking joints...the dovetail. Tuition includes a new, personal chisel for each student.
5 Days • 5 Projects • Real Tools • Real Skills Our Kids Woodworking Summer Camp is designed for young makers (ages 10 and up) who are ready to learn real woodworking skills and create projects they’ll be proud to use and show off. We begin the week by learning essential shop safety, tool handling, and how a wood lathe works. Students will practice proper stance, tool control, and safe operation before starting their first turning project. Each day students will complete a new lathe project, building both skills and confidence as the week progresses. Projects include: custom turned pen, handcrafted pizza cutter, beautiful hardwood ice cream scoop plus two additional fun and functional turned projects. Spots are limited to keep instruction safe and personal. Sign up early and give your young maker a summer camp experience they’ll never forget.
Minimum Age 18. This class is for those who wish to enhance their projects with professional looking dovetail joints. Students will use the Porter Cable 12" dovetail jig while making all four joints: through, half-blind, box and sliding. Jig set up and adjustment as well as when the different joints are applied will be thoroughly covered.
Minimum age 18. An intermediate class to demonstrate and practice more advanced capabilities of the Shaper Origin. Geared towards those who either have a Shaper or have used it in some capacity. If you have a Shaper, bring it. In the morning we will go over Shaper Plate, Workstation and Plate. After a brief lunch, you will use your own shaper to practice and troubleshoot a small project of your choice using Tape only. No Shaper, no problem. Students can alternate using Woodcraft's Shaper, Experience with the Shaper Origin is highly encouraged. Intro to Shaper Origin class is offered bi-monthly and is a prerequisite to this class if you have limited or no experience using the Shaper Origin.
Minimum Age 18. Construct a drawer using a variety of joints providing reference for future projects in your shop. This class will also cover measurement, fit, alignment and touch on the selection of guides and slides.
Minimum age 18. This class will show how you can sharpen your shop tools using various methods including Tormek, water stones and oil stones. Please bring two dull tools to the class and they will leave with a razor sharp edge.
Fixed Blade. Minimum Age 18 with Parent. From hunting and camping to preparing a simple meal, a good knife is indispensable. Learn the ins and outs of making your own knife handles. Tuition includes all supplies needed to create your own knife. Stan will cover sizing, shaping, fastening, finishing and polishing. You'll walk out of class with a sharp treasure!
Minimum age 18. Each student will make a Shaker style table using the table saw, planer, jointer and router. Safety issues for each of these tools and others will be covered. Students will receive a good foundation for future woodworking endeavors by making a piece of furniture they will be proud to have completed. This is our most popular class - reserve your spot early.
World famous, Pat Carroll, has moved to the United States. Pat Carroll discovered woodturning in 2001 while working as a builder and carpenter. Early lessons with Willie Stedmond, a founding member of the Irish Woodturners Guild, helped shape his path in the craft. His work has earned recognition through demonstrations, awards, published articles, and inclusion in collections around the world. Today, Pat also delivers interactive remote demonstrations and co-hosts the online program “Meet the Woodturner,” connecting woodturners and artists globally. Pat will teach a turned square box with a lid and finial—a great project that combines spindle and bowl turning skills. Starting from square blanks, we will locate centers, mount the pieces on a screw chuck, and carefully shape the body with a bowl gouge and scraper. The interior will be hollowed and sanded smooth before turning a fitted lid and finishing it with a hand-turned finial. A fun project that highlights precision fitting, light cuts, and thoughtful shaping to bring a simple block of wood into an elegant lidded box.
Parent must accompany students under 18. Take your pen turning to the next level with this more intricate and very popular pen. It makes a perfect conversation starter and gift for wild life and fire arms enthusiasts.
Minimum Age 18. Small boxes have a wide variety of uses and make excellent gifts. They can be carved, accented with inlay or highly figured woods and decoratively changed with the router. In this class you will make a box using mitered joints and spline construction.
Minimum age 18. Take your Pyrography skills to the next level with artist Amy Herringshaw. In this class Amy will teach you the skill of line quality and control, and the application of shading using different pen tips. With these skills students will be able to burn realistic projects creating a still life scene. All supplies are included however, students are welcome to bring their own equipment if they prefer.
Have you ever wondered if CNC could be a useful tool to add to your shop? Are you curious about the process of operating this type of equipment? This class is for you! In this introductory CNC class we will explore the basic workflow and operation of CNC routers. This includes a step by step demonstration of the process. We will explain how to move from idea into design software, creating toolpaths, and finally to cutting simple parts on the machine. The class is focused on the basics of CNC and will provide an introduction to tooling, speeds and feeds, work holding, cutting strategies and beginner level design software. This also includes an overview of machine anatomy, function and features, as well as an open class curriculum style that encourages any and all questions. We will be focusing primarily on Vectric software and be running a Next Wave Shark CNC router for demonstration, but the concepts will translate well to any other machine.
Minimum Age 18. Do you and your significant other want to learn basic wood working skills and have fun creating a one of a kind project together? We will provide all the materials and safety equipment. You only need to show up and be ready to make some saw dust. Projects will vary from month to month and will consist of small projects such as cheese slicers, chopsticks, measuring cups & spoons and wine bottle holders.
Minimum age 18. Learn the basics of woodturning through hands-on spindle turning in the morning and bowl turning in the afternoon. Subjects covered in depth will include the lathe and key accessories, speed, maintenance, safety, tool use, mounting techniques, tips, tricks and sharpening. Combine this class with a little practice and you can become a woodturner.
Minimum age 18. Each student will make a Shaker style table using the table saw, planer, jointer and router. Safety issues for each of these tools and others will be covered. Students will receive a good foundation for future woodworking endeavors by making a piece of furniture they will be proud to have completed. This is our most popular class - reserve your spot early.
Minimum Age 18. Expand the use of your band saw by making a variety of boxes. As you perfect the technique, a unique shape, any number of drawers and thickness are at your discretion. These make wonderful gifts or sale items.
Minimum Age 18. Learn the steps of dressing rough lumber into finished stock for final project use. This hands on class will address cupped, warped and bent stock, controlling snipe, tapering boards when desired and the differences between helical and straight knife cutter heads.
Minimum Age 18. If you want to learn how to turn bowls on the lathe, this class is for you. Ray will focus on the fingernail bowl gouge as the primary tool and will teach you how to complete your piece with a perfect bottom. He will also explain the various methods for mounting your blank on the lathe and discuss wall thickness, design and turning speed.
Minimum Age 18. This class will take the mystery out of building upper cabinets. It will include design, face frame versus frameless construction and doors. During the class, students will collectively make one upper cabinet from scratch.
Minimum Age 18. This class will unravel the secrets of base cabinet construction. It will include design, face frame versus frameless construction and adding drawers and doors. During the class, students will collectively make one base cabinet from scratch.
Minimum Age 16 with Parent. There's nothing better than taking a hunk of wood and turning it into a beautiful cooking utensil. From start to finish we will use Green Woodworking Methods to create a personalized spoon.
Minimum age 18. Building a box for the storage of keepsakes or mementos. In this class you will seal the box interior using a locking miter joint; line the box, and properly fit the lid on the box. We discuss modifications to adopt to various uses and differing interior treatments like flocking.
Minimum Age 18. Small shop or no Shop - no problem! Join us for this series in making small projects with minimal tools and materials. In this session using a single sheet of plywood, you'll make and take home a Workshop Wall Cabinet using Kreg's project plans.
Minimum Age 18. In this class you'll take cutting boards to the next level. We'll create an end-grain board with both juice grooves and routed hand holds. We'll also demonstrate how to create a custom juice groove jig for making cutting boards in your own shop!
Minimum Age 18. Learn the techniques of making a River Table on a smaller scale using various types of epoxy with wood. You will build the mold for the project, place the wood in it then pour the epoxy. The next week will be spent finishing your project. Finished project is approximately 18"x24".
5 Days • 5 Projects • Real Tools • Real Skills Our Kids Woodworking Summer Camp is designed for young makers (ages 10 and up) who are ready to learn real woodworking skills and create projects they’ll be proud to use and show off. We begin the week by learning essential shop safety, tool handling, and how a wood lathe works. Students will practice proper stance, tool control, and safe operation before starting their first turning project. Each day students will complete a new lathe project, building both skills and confidence as the week progresses. Projects include: custom turned pen, handcrafted pizza cutter, beautiful hardwood ice cream scoop plus two additional fun and functional turned projects. Spots are limited to keep instruction safe and personal. Sign up early and give your young maker a summer camp experience they’ll never forget.
Pocket Knife. Minimum Age 18 with Parent. From hunting and camping to preparing a simple meal, a good knife is indispensable. Learn the ins and outs of making your own knife handles. Tuition includes all supplies needed to create your own knife. Stan will cover sizing, shaping, fastening, finishing and polishing. You'll walk out of class with a sharp treasure!
Minimum age 18. Learn the basics of woodturning through hands-on spindle turning in the morning and bowl turning in the afternoon. Subjects covered in depth will include the lathe and key accessories, speed, maintenance, safety, tool use, mounting techniques, tips, tricks and sharpening. Combine this class with a little practice and you can become a woodturner.
Minimum Age 18. Learn the techniques of making a River Table on a smaller scale using various types of epoxy with wood. You will build the mold for the project, place the wood in it then pour the epoxy. The next week will be spent finishing your project. Finished project is approximately 18"x24".
Minimum Age 18. Spend an entire day with the router, learning exactly what this versatile tool can do. This will be a very hands-on experience and will cover many router topics including creating inlays, template work (i.e.: liquid catch groove on a cutting board), using an edge guide, tongue and groove, and combining bits to create decorative moldings and accents.
Minimum Age 16 with Parent. There's nothing better than taking a hunk of wood and turning it into a beautiful cooking utensil. From start to finish we will use Green Woodworking Methods to create a personalized spoon.
Minimum Age 18. Learn how to tune up your hand plane for maximum enjoyment and gain tips on the proper care and use of this valuable tool.A variety of planes will be addressed to fit the needs of all.
Minimum age 18. Each student will make a Shaker style table using the table saw, planer, jointer and router. Safety issues for each of these tools and others will be covered. Students will receive a good foundation for future woodworking endeavors by making a piece of furniture they will be proud to have completed. This is our most popular class - reserve your spot early.
Minimum age 18. A great introduction to the Shaper Origin and its capabilities. Whether you are a new user or wondering if this is the right tool for your shop, this class will explore the basic workflow and operation of the Shaper. We’ll cover the basics of the machine itself from scan and design to cut. There will be an opportunity for each student to make a cut on the Shaper. Come and experience the many things you can do with this machine. Previous router experience required.
Finishing can make or break your project. Spend the evening with Brian in an interactive lecture with plenty of opportunities to for questions and answers to help you unravel the mysteries of completing your project. This class will include discussions on surface preparation and a variety of dyes, stains and finishes, including oils, shellac, varnish, lacquer and water based materials.
Minimum Age 18. Do you and your significant other want to learn basic wood working skills and have fun creating a one of a kind project together? We will provide all the materials and safety equipment. You only need to show up and be ready to make some saw dust. Projects will vary from month to month and will consist of small projects such as cheese slicers, chopsticks, measuring cups & spoons and wine bottle holders.
Minimum Age 18. Spend the day with Bert Elchinger building a toy chest from scratch. This class requires some woodworking experience using power tools.
Parent must accompany students under 18. This class provides an introduction to wood pyrography, the art form of decorating wood by burning a design on the surface with a wood burning tool using stencils or freehand designs. We provide the tools and wood for this class.
Minimum age 18. This class will show how you can sharpen your shop tools using various methods including Tormek, water stones and oil stones. Please bring two dull tools to the class and they will leave with a razor sharp edge.
Pocket Knife - Minimum Age 18 with Parent. From hunting and camping to preparing a simple meal, a good knife is indispensable. Learn the ins and outs of making your own knife handles. Tuition includes all supplies needed to create your own knife. Stan will cover sizing, shaping, fastening, finishing and polishing. You'll walk out of class with a sharp treasure!
Minimum Age 18. This class will unravel the secrets of base cabinet construction. It will include design, face frame versus frameless construction and adding drawers and doors. During the class, students will collectively make one base cabinet from scratch.
Minimum age 18. An intermediate class to demonstrate and practice more advanced capabilities of the Shaper Origin. Geared towards those who either have a Shaper or have used it in some capacity. If you have a Shaper, bring it. In the morning we will go over Shaper Plate, Workstation and Plate. After a brief lunch, you will use your own shaper to practice and troubleshoot a small project of your choice using Tape only. No Shaper, no problem. Students can alternate using Woodcraft's Shaper, Experience with the Shaper Origin is highly encouraged. Intro to Shaper Origin class is offered bi-monthly and is a prerequisite to this class if you have limited or no experience using the Shaper Origin.
Minimum age 18. Each student will make a Shaker style table using the table saw, planer, jointer and router. Safety issues for each of these tools and others will be covered. Students will receive a good foundation for future woodworking endeavors by making a piece of furniture they will be proud to have completed. This is our most popular class - reserve your spot early.
Minimum age 18. Learn the basics of woodturning through hands-on spindle turning in the morning and bowl turning in the afternoon. Subjects covered in depth will include the lathe and key accessories, speed, maintenance, safety, tool use, mounting techniques, tips, tricks and sharpening. Combine this class with a little practice and you can become a woodturner.
Minimum age 18. Learn to make a cutting board using various species of wood and machines. You will use the miter saw, jointer, planer, table saw, and orbital sander. Sizes vary, but they are always beautiful!
Minimum Age 18. Learn the techniques of making a River Table on a smaller scale using various types of epoxy with wood. You will build the mold for the project, place the wood in it then pour the epoxy. The next week will be spent finishing your project. Finished project is approximately 18"x24".
Minimum Age 18. This class is for those who wish to enhance their projects with professional looking dovetail joints. Students will use the Porter Cable 12" dovetail jig while making all four joints: through, half-blind, box and sliding. Jig set up and adjustment as well as when the different joints are applied will be thoroughly covered.
Minimum Age 18. Do you and your significant other want to learn basic wood working skills and have fun creating a one of a kind project together? We will provide all the materials and safety equipment. You only need to show up and be ready to make some saw dust. Projects will vary from month to month and will consist of small projects such as cheese slicers, chopsticks, measuring cups & spoons and wine bottle holders.
Minimum Age 18. This class will take the mystery out of building upper cabinets. It will include design, face frame versus frameless construction and doors. During the class, students will collectively make one upper cabinet from scratch.
Minimum age 18. Take your Pyrography skills to the next level with artist Amy Herringshaw. In this class Amy will teach you the skill of line quality and control, and the application of shading using different pen tips. With these skills students will be able to burn realistic projects creating a still life scene. All supplies are included however, students are welcome to bring their own equipment if they prefer.
Minimum Age 18. Small boxes have a wide variety of uses and make excellent gifts. They can be carved, accented with inlay or highly figured woods and decoratively changed with the router. In this class you will make a box using mitered joints and spline construction.
Minimum Age 18. This class builds on the foundations established in our Fundamentals class taking your woodworking skills to the next level. With the aid of major power tools and the Leigh jig, you will build a dovetailed blanket chest with lifting top and decorative feet. Joinery, wood preparation and lamination are a key focus. This is an intermediate level class requiring completion of "Fundamentals of Woodworking" as a prerequisite. Stop in to see examples of your finished product.
Parent must accompany students under 18. Take your pen turning to the next level with this more intricate and very popular pen. It makes a perfect conversation starter and gift for wild life and fire arms enthusiasts.
Finishing can make or break your project. Spend the evening with Brian in an interactive lecture with plenty of opportunities to for questions and answers to help you unravel the mysteries of completing your project. This class will include discussions on surface preparation and a variety of dyes, stains and finishes, including oils, shellac, varnish, lacquer and water based materials.
Minimum age 18. Each student will make a Shaker style table using the table saw, planer, jointer and router. Safety issues for each of these tools and others will be covered. Students will receive a good foundation for future woodworking endeavors by making a piece of furniture they will be proud to have completed. This is our most popular class - reserve your spot early.
Minimum age 18. Learn the basics of woodturning through hands-on spindle turning in the morning and bowl turning in the afternoon. Subjects covered in depth will include the lathe and key accessories, speed, maintenance, safety, tool use, mounting techniques, tips, tricks and sharpening. Combine this class with a little practice and you can become a woodturner.
Minimum Age 16 with Parent. There's nothing better than taking a hunk of wood and turning it into a beautiful cooking utensil. From start to finish we will use Green Woodworking Methods to create a personalized spoon.
Minimum age 18. This class will show how you can sharpen your shop tools using various methods including Tormek, water stones and oil stones. Please bring two dull tools to the class and they will leave with a razor sharp edge.
Join Alex Snodgrass, the leading authority on the bandsaw, for an in-depth seminar on unlocking the full potential of your bandsaw. Participants will learn how to fine tune a bandsaw for smoother cuts and greater accuracy. He will also demonstrate how Carter Products accessories extend the tool’s range. Guides, mag fence, blades, inserts and a circle cutter will be highlighted for their role in precise and efficient work. The seminar will also include a brief segment on Titebond® glues, focusing on the optimal types for various woodworking projects. This seminar lays the groundwork for Alex’s box building class, offering students the chance to learn directly from a respected authority in woodworking. Sign up NOW! Seating is limited.
Minimum Age 18. Join us for an afternoon of fun carving your own pumpkin face to take home with you. We'll provide the material, tools, and safety equipment.
Renowned bandsaw master Alex Snodgrass will lead a hands-on class devoted to building two striking projects: a four-drawer pin box and a two-drawer wave box. Instruction covers setup, cutting techniques and safe shaping methods while Alex guides participants step by step and answers questions throughout the process. He also reveals the secrets behind his signature designs, including magnetic boxes, push button boxes, the gravity pin box and an articulated snake. Additionally, participants will receive exclusive access to a private video showcasing the completed projects, extending the learning beyond the classroom. By the end of the day, students not only complete two boxes but also gain the rare chance to learn directly from a legend in the craft, leaving with the skills and confidence to create almost any style of bandsaw box. Secure your spot TODAY. Class size is limited to 10.
Minimum Age 18. Learn the techniques of making a River Table on a smaller scale using various types of epoxy with wood. You will build the mold for the project, place the wood in it then pour the epoxy. The next week will be spent finishing your project. Finished project is approximately 18"x24".
Parent must accompany students under 18. This class provides an introduction to wood pyrography, the art form of decorating wood by burning a design on the surface with a wood burning tool using stencils or freehand designs. We provide the tools and wood for this class.
Minimum Age 18. Learn the steps of dressing rough lumber into finished stock for final project use. This hands on class will address cupped, warped and bent stock, controlling snipe, tapering boards when desired and the differences between helical and straight knife cutter heads.
Minimum Age 18. Do you and your significant other want to learn basic wood working skills and have fun creating a one of a kind project together? We will provide all the materials and safety equipment. You only need to show up and be ready to make some saw dust. Projects will vary from month to month and will consist of small projects such as cheese slicers, chopsticks, measuring cups & spoons and wine bottle holders.
Minimum Age 18. If you want to learn how to turn bowls on the lathe, this class is for you. Ray will focus on the fingernail bowl gouge as the primary tool and will teach you how to complete your piece with a perfect bottom. He will also explain the various methods for mounting your blank on the lathe and discuss wall thickness, design and turning speed.
Minimum Age 18. Small shop or no Shop - no problem! Join us for this series in making small projects with minimal tools and materials. In this session using a single sheet of plywood, you'll make and take home a Workshop Wall Cabinet using Kreg's project plans.
Minimum Age 18. Students will learn to lay out and hand cut through and half blind dovetails. At the end of this class, you will be able to plan your projects around the pinnacle of woodworking joints...the dovetail. Tuition includes a new, personal chisel for each student.
Minimum age 18. A great introduction to the Shaper Origin and its capabilities. Whether you are a new user or wondering if this is the right tool for your shop, this class will explore the basic workflow and operation of the Shaper. We’ll cover the basics of the machine itself from scan and design to cut. There will be an opportunity for each student to make a cut on the Shaper. Come and experience the many things you can do with this machine. Previous router experience required.
Minimum Age 18. In it’s down position this hall table with drawer fits in any room comfortably. It can quickly transform to a four-person square table by swinging the rear legs on their wooden hinges to support the folding leaf. Learn how to cut your drawer fronts out of the apron, dovetail and add cockbead to give them a distinct look and fit them with a hand plane. Please visit the store to see an example of the project you will build. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Woodworking Other recommended classes before attending: Intermediate Woodworking, Router Magic, Porter Cable Dovetail Jig
Pocket Knife. Minimum Age 18 with Parent. From hunting and camping to preparing a simple meal, a good knife is indispensable. Learn the ins and outs of making your own knife handles. Tuition includes all supplies needed to create your own knife. Stan will cover sizing, shaping, fastening, finishing and polishing. You'll walk out of class with a sharp treasure!
Minimum Age 18. This class will unravel the secrets of base cabinet construction. It will include design, face frame versus frameless construction and adding drawers and doors. During the class, students will collectively make one base cabinet from scratch.
Minimum Age 16 with Parent. There's nothing better than taking a hunk of wood and turning it into a beautiful cooking utensil. From start to finish we will use Green Woodworking Methods to create a personalized spoon.
Minimum Age 18. Learn how to tune up your hand plane for maximum enjoyment and gain tips on the proper care and use of this valuable tool.A variety of planes will be addressed to fit the needs of all.
Minimum age 18. Learn the basics of woodturning through hands-on spindle turning in the morning and bowl turning in the afternoon. Subjects covered in depth will include the lathe and key accessories, speed, maintenance, safety, tool use, mounting techniques, tips, tricks and sharpening. Combine this class with a little practice and you can become a woodturner.
Minimum Age 18. Small shop or no Shop - no problem! Join us for this series in making small projects with minimal tools and materials. In this session using a single sheet of plywood, you'll make and take home a Underbed Storage Bin using Kreg's project plans.
Parent must accompany students under 18. This class provides an introduction to wood pyrography, the art form of decorating wood by burning a design on the surface with a wood burning tool using stencils or freehand designs. We provide the tools and wood for this class.
Carving a simplistic Santa in cottonwood bark. If you have carving tools, bring them. If not, classroom tools will be provided. Safety gloves and thumb guard are required while carving.
Have you ever wondered if CNC could be a useful tool to add to your shop? Are you curious about the process of operating this type of equipment? This class is for you! In this introductory CNC class we will explore the basic workflow and operation of CNC routers. This includes a step by step demonstration of the process. We will explain how to move from idea into design software, creating toolpaths, and finally to cutting simple parts on the machine. The class is focused on the basics of CNC and will provide an introduction to tooling, speeds and feeds, work holding, cutting strategies and beginner level design software. This also includes an overview of machine anatomy, function and features, as well as an open class curriculum style that encourages any and all questions. We will be focusing primarily on Vectric software and be running a Next Wave Shark CNC router for demonstration, but the concepts will translate well to any other machine.
Minimum Age 18. Small boxes have a wide variety of uses and make excellent gifts. They can be carved, accented with inlay or highly figured woods and decoratively changed with the router. In this class you will make a box using mitered joints and spline construction.
Minimum Age 18. Do you and your significant other want to learn basic wood working skills and have fun creating a one of a kind project together? We will provide all the materials and safety equipment. You only need to show up and be ready to make some saw dust. Projects will vary from month to month and will consist of small projects such as cheese slicers, chopsticks, measuring cups & spoons and wine bottle holders.
Minimum Age 18. If you want to learn how to turn bowls on the lathe, this class is for you. Ray will focus on the fingernail bowl gouge as the primary tool and will teach you how to complete your piece with a perfect bottom. He will also explain the various methods for mounting your blank on the lathe and discuss wall thickness, design and turning speed.
Minimum age 18. Each student will make a Shaker style table using the table saw, planer, jointer and router. Safety issues for each of these tools and others will be covered. Students will receive a good foundation for future woodworking endeavors by making a piece of furniture they will be proud to have completed. This is our most popular class - reserve your spot early.
Minimum Age 18 with Parent. From hunting and camping to preparing a simple meal, a good knife is indispensable. Learn the ins and outs of making your own knife handles. Tuition includes all supplies needed to create your own knife. Stan will cover sizing, shaping, fastening, finishing and polishing. You'll walk out of class with a sharp treasure!
Minimum Age 18. Spend an entire day with the router, learning exactly what this versatile tool can do. This will be a very hands-on experience and will cover many router topics including creating inlays, template work (i.e.: liquid catch groove on a cutting board), using an edge guide, tongue and groove, and combining bits to create decorative moldings and accents.
Minimum Age 18. Expand the use of your band saw by making a variety of boxes. As you perfect the technique, a unique shape, any number of drawers and thickness are at your discretion. These make wonderful gifts or sale items.
Minimum age 18. A great introduction to the Shaper Origin and its capabilities. Whether you are a new user or wondering if this is the right tool for your shop, this class will explore the basic workflow and operation of the Shaper. We’ll cover the basics of the machine itself from scan and design to cut. There will be an opportunity for each student to make a cut on the Shaper. Come and experience the many things you can do with this machine. Previous router experience required.
Minimum age 18. This class will show how you can sharpen your shop tools using various methods including Tormek, water stones and oil stones. Please bring two dull tools to the class and they will leave with a razor sharp edge.
Minimum Age 18. Join us for an afternoon of fun carving your own Santa face to take home with you. We'll provide the material, tools, and safety equipment.
Minimum age 18. Each student will make a Shaker style table using the table saw, planer, jointer and router. Safety issues for each of these tools and others will be covered. Students will receive a good foundation for future woodworking endeavors by making a piece of furniture they will be proud to have completed. This is our most popular class - reserve your spot early.
Minimum Age 18 with Parent. From hunting and camping to preparing a simple meal, a good knife is indispensable. Learn the ins and outs of making your own knife handles. Tuition includes all supplies needed to create your own knife. Stan will cover sizing, shaping, fastening, finishing and polishing. You'll walk out of class with a sharp treasure!
Minimum Age 18. Do you and your significant other want to learn basic wood working skills and have fun creating a one of a kind project together? We will provide all the materials and safety equipment. You only need to show up and be ready to make some saw dust. Projects will vary from month to month and will consist of small projects such as cheese slicers, chopsticks, measuring cups & spoons and wine bottle holders.
Minimum Age 18. This class will take the mystery out of building upper cabinets. It will include design, face frame versus frameless construction and doors. During the class, students will collectively make one upper cabinet from scratch.
Minimum age 18. Learn the basics of woodturning through hands-on spindle turning in the morning and bowl turning in the afternoon. Subjects covered in depth will include the lathe and key accessories, speed, maintenance, safety, tool use, mounting techniques, tips, tricks and sharpening. Combine this class with a little practice and you can become a woodturner.
Parent must accompany students under 18. Add more shine and color to your pens with acrylics. This class will teach you the proper method of preparing, turning and finishing this wonderful material while making your own Wall Street pen.
Finishing can make or break your project. Spend the evening with Brian in an interactive lecture with plenty of opportunities to for questions and answers to help you unravel the mysteries of completing your project. This class will include discussions on surface preparation and a variety of dyes, stains and finishes, including oils, shellac, varnish, lacquer and water based materials.
Minimum Age 18. Small shop or no Shop - no problem! Join us for this series in making small projects with minimal tools and materials. In this session using a single sheet of plywood, you'll make and take home a Workshop Wall Cabinet using Kreg's project plans.
Minimum Age 18. In this class you'll take cutting boards to the next level. We'll create an end-grain board with both juice grooves and routed hand holds. We'll also demonstrate how to create a custom juice groove jig for making cutting boards in your own shop!
Minimum age 18. Take your Pyrography skills to the next level with artist Amy Herringshaw. In this class Amy will teach you the skill of line quality and control, and the application of shading using different pen tips. With these skills students will be able to burn realistic projects creating a still life scene. All supplies are included however, students are welcome to bring their own equipment if they prefer.