Learn how to select and prepare your live edge materials, mix and pour Ecopoxy Liquid Plastic, and the proper techniques for milling, sanding and finishing.
Students will learn knife etiquette, basic cuts (stop, push and pull cuts) and a few extended/intermediate cuts, as well as how to care for and maintain your carving knife.
Using Cherry, Maple and Sapele wood, you will create a 3-Dimensional end-grain cutting board. Class will include milling the wood, 3 different glue-ups to create your 3-D pattern, sanding and finishing techniques. At the end of the class you will have a beautiful solid end-grain cutting board, the envy of all your friends!
A strong emphasis will be on proper milling of materials with jointers, planers & table saw work to make an end table.
Get access to our lathe studio and be able to use our lathes, drill press, bandsaw, turning tools and face shields. You must provide your own turning stock, whether brought from home or purchased in our retail store.
Learn to measure, cut and install several types of trim including baseboard, chair rail and crown molding. how to implement time tested tricks of the trade to cut precise inside and outside corners.
Students will start with panels of different exotic woods for box sides, add an inlay strip to the top and give it a curved shape . Please note: This is a 3 day class.
Learn how to make your own exotic wooden pens and pencils using a lathe.
This class is designed for beginning woodworkers or those who have been away from their hobby for some time.
Turn two resin pens using carbide tipped cutting tools and wet sanding.
Roman S will teach you what it takes to create a beautiful wooden bowl from 8/4 hard wood using High Speed Steel tools. Topics not only cover basic lathe operation, but also include shaping, hollowing, sanding and finishing. Face shields and goggles will be provided as well as turning tools. A lunch break will be given so bring a bag lunch or you can walk to local food establishments that provides sandwiches.
The band saw is one of the most useful tools in the woodshop and has become the shop standard for making curved and other irregular cuts. Learn the ins and outs of this most useful tool by way of a simple project. From a solid block of cherry, we’ll create a shaped box with two drawers. First we’ll cut the outside shape of the box. Then the back will be sliced off as a thin strip. Next, the drawer shapes will be cut from the block. Each of those drawers, in turn, will have both the front and back sliced off. Following that, drawer cavities will be cut. Finally all of the parts will be glued back together and sanded. As a final step, if time permits, a finish coat of oil can be applied.
Learn the basic set up, function and uses of the scroll saw while making practice cuts and finished projects.
Learn how to select and prepare your live edge materials, mix and pour Ecopoxy Liquid Plastic, and the proper techniques for milling, sanding and finishing.
Learn to make a beautiful potpourri dish with 4" x 4" x 2" wenge blanks and filigree decorative bowl lid, using carbide-tipped tools for shaping and hollowing, sanding and finishing.
Learn to use this essential yet often misunderstood tool in this beginner to intermediate class. Router types, bits, techniques and jigs will be covered in this 3-hour class with an emphasis on safety. Routers will be provided but students are encouraged to bring their own tools, if desired, to address issues specific to individual manufacturers.
This is a 2-hr block of time when you can use our scroll saws and work on any scroll saw projects you may have.
This is a one day workshop designed to give children between the ages of 8 - 11 years, a beginning foundation in woodworking techniques. Students will be predominantly using hand tools for safe construction with the exception of the battery powered hand drills and both manual and plug-in random orbital Festool sanders to make a variety of creative games. All power tool preparation of materials will be done outside of class time to ensure safety of students. Tools used in class include: hammer, drill, screwdriver, pull and coping saws, ruler, tape measure, pliers, clamps, smoothing plane, sandpaper. One parent is expected to stay with their child throughout the class.
Fan Carving is a very old carving technique where you make birds that have wings and a tail that fan out from the body from a single block of wood. You will use prepared blanks to make practice fans as well as a simple bird, while learning to lay out the interlock and hinge, rive the feather, carve the bird profile, and fan the wings and tail. You will have your choice of two fan bird patterns, a turkey or a chickadee. You will also learn how to prepare your own blanks for future fan caving. The class cost includes 2 blanks for making fan carved birds. Please supply your own carving knife and safety equipment (protective carving glove). You can also purchase the carving detail knife and safety glove at the reduced price of $40. The class is being taught by John L, a member of the Montgomery County Carvers.
Get your hand plane working for you. Learn how to sharpen, set up and use your hand plane. In this skills-based class, you will take a used or out-of-the-box hand plane, sharpen it's blade to a polished edge, set it up to take clean shavings and use it to plane a rough board to perfectly flat on both faces and square all the way around the edges.
This is our standard Fundamentals of Woodworking class, but for Black, Indigenous and people of color.
The class will cover sharpening, tuning, and hand tool selection while using water stones, honing guides and strops.
In this class you will have a complete waterfall coffee table with live edge resin waterfall on one side and hairpin legs on the other end.
Learn how to cut and shape wood, sand and apply finish to finished live edge board and a unique bread knife.
This class is designed for beginning woodworkers or those who have been away from their hobby for some time.
This class focuses on spindle turning using carbide-tipped tools.
Students will create a beautiful box with curved sides using the bandsaw and router table, pin-hinge top with inlay strips including a sectioned jewelry tray. You'll learn to make cove cuts using the table saw to add curvature to the bottom and sides of the box. Finally, you'll learn to add a suede lining insert to the inside bottom. This is an approximate 30 hour class building on the skills that you have learned in Box 101 and 201.
Learn how to make your own exotic wooden pens and pencils using a lathe.
This is our standard Fundamentals of Woodworking class, but for those who identify as women, nonbinary or queer individuals only.
Pen 3 - Pen Studio hours gives you access to our lathe studio. You will be able to use our lathes, drill press, bandsaw, turning tools and face shields. You must provide your own turning stock and pen kits, whether brought from home or purchased in our retail store. Please note, this is for a 3-hour block of studio time. Those registering for open studio times are expected to do studio clean up.
You will learn what it takes to create a beautiful wooden bowl from 8/4 Soft Maple or Cherry wood. using High Speed Steel tools. Topics not only cover basic lathe operation, but also include wood selection, sectioning, face plate mounting, shaping, hollowing, sanding and finishing.
Learn how to turn a beautiful bowl made of local hardwood and resin using carbide-tipped tools.
Students will learn knife etiquette, basic cuts (stop, push and pull cuts) and a few extended/intermediate cuts, as well as how to care for and maintain your carving knife.
Learn the basic set up, function and uses of the scroll saw while making practice cuts and finished projects.
Learn how to select and prepare your live edge materials, mix and pour Ecopoxy Liquid Plastic, and the proper techniques for milling, sanding and finishing.
Router-table safety and Techniques: Discover the enhanced capabilities a router-table affords woodworkers in this beginner to intermediate class. Tables, lifts, jugs, fences, dust collection and other topics will be covered in this 3-hour class with an eye toward safety.
This class covers the understanding of case-making which is the foundation of furniture making. Learn how to make a cabinet from one board, and hand-cut mortises and traditional dovetailed drawer construction.
Get your hand plane working for you. Learn how to sharpen, set up and use your hand plane. In this skills-based class, you will take a used or out-of-the-box hand plane, sharpen it's blade to a polished edge, set it up to take clean shavings and use it to plane a rough board to perfectly flat on both faces and square all the way around the edges.
This course will teach students how to make a simple box with a hinged lid.
Learn to measure, cut and install several types of trim including baseboard, chair rail and crown molding. how to implement time tested tricks of the trade to cut precise inside and outside corners.
A strong emphasis will be on proper milling of materials with jointers, planers & table saw work to make an end table.
This class focuses on spindle turning using carbide-tipped tools.
Using Cherry, Maple and Sapele wood, you will create a 3-Dimensional end-grain cutting board. Class will include milling the wood, 3 different glue-ups to create your 3-D pattern, sanding and finishing techniques. At the end of the class you will have a beautiful solid end-grain cutting board, the envy of all your friends!
The band saw is one of the most useful tools in the woodshop and has become the shop standard for making curved and other irregular cuts. Learn the ins and outs of this most useful tool by way of a simple project. From a solid block of cherry, we’ll create a shaped box with two drawers. First we’ll cut the outside shape of the box. Then the back will be sliced off as a thin strip. Next, the drawer shapes will be cut from the block. Each of those drawers, in turn, will have both the front and back sliced off. Following that, drawer cavities will be cut. Finally all of the parts will be glued back together and sanded. As a final step, if time permits, a finish coat of oil can be applied.
This class is designed for beginning woodworkers or those who have been away from their hobby for some time.
Learn to make a beautiful potpourri dish with 4" x 4" x 2" wenge blanks and filigree decorative bowl lid, using carbide-tipped tools for shaping and hollowing, sanding and finishing.
Making Wooden Toys is a one day workshop designed to give children between the ages of 8 - 11 years, beginning foundation in woodworking techniques, specifically the drill press, which is a great tool for children to learn to use safely. One parent is expected to stay with their child throughout the class.
This is our standard Fundamentals of Woodworking class, but for those who identify as women, nonbinary or queer individuals only.
Learn how to cut and shape wood, sand and apply finish to finished live edge board and a unique bread knife.
This class is designed for beginning woodworkers or those who have been away from their hobby for some time.
This class focuses on spindle turning using carbide-tipped tools.
Students will learn knife etiquette, basic cuts (stop, push and pull cuts) and a few extended/intermediate cuts, as well as how to care for and maintain your carving knife.
This course will teach students how to make a simple box with a hinged lid.
Learn to use this essential yet often misunderstood tool in this beginner to intermediate class. Router types, bits, techniques and jigs will be covered in this 3-hour class with an emphasis on safety. Routers will be provided but students are encouraged to bring their own tools, if desired, to address issues specific to individual manufacturers.
This is your chance to introduce your child to woodworking with your support and the expertise of our youth woodworking instructor, David C. He has many years as an educator and a woodworker. You will work with your child to learn basic safety and woodworking skills, using hand tools. Projects will include a natural wood birdfeeder and a sanding block. A parent/ grandparent or a care-giver must attend with each child.
This class focuses on spindle turning using carbide-tipped tools.
We are thrilled to offer a one-week kids summer program for youngsters, 9 - 12 years old. Our safe, fun and educational projects will be perfect to help children expand their understanding of hands-on crafts and to develop confidence with basic woodworking tools. The classes are run by our team of expert youth educators who understand safe woodworking techniques just as much as how to work with and support kids. Your child will make great projects that they can enjoy using at home for years to come. The woodworking projects on Monday and Tuesday include a sanding block, tool box, Lego-look coat hook and a serving tray. The turning / lathe projects on Wednesday and Thursday include creating spindles, wands and a pen. Our camp is 4-days long, 3-hrs per day, and runs Monday– Thursday from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm. Campers should bring a bag lunch for a lunch break. Drinks will be provided. You can sign up for 2 or 4 days, with a $100 savings if you register for all 4 days.
Get your hand plane working for you. Learn how to sharpen, set up and use your hand plane. In this skills-based class, you will take a used or out-of-the-box hand plane, sharpen it's blade to a polished edge, set it up to take clean shavings and use it to plane a rough board to perfectly flat on both faces and square all the way around the edges.
Learn how to select and prepare your live edge materials, mix and pour Ecopoxy Liquid Plastic, and the proper techniques for milling, sanding and finishing.
Learn the basic set up, function and uses of the scroll saw while making practice cuts and finished projects.
Learn to measure, cut and install several types of trim including baseboard, chair rail and crown molding. how to implement time tested tricks of the trade to cut precise inside and outside corners.
Learn how to make your own exotic wooden pens and pencils using a lathe.
Turn two resin pens using carbide tipped cutting tools and wet sanding.
Roman S will teach you what it takes to create a beautiful wooden bowl from 8/4 hard wood using High Speed Steel tools. Topics not only cover basic lathe operation, but also include shaping, hollowing, sanding and finishing. Face shields and goggles will be provided as well as turning tools. A lunch break will be given so bring a bag lunch or you can walk to local food establishments that provides sandwiches.
A strong emphasis will be on proper milling of materials with jointers, planers & table saw work to make an end table.
This class is designed for beginning woodworkers or those who have been away from their hobby for some time.
Students will start with panels of different exotic woods for box sides, add an inlay strip to the top and give it a curved shape . Please note: This is a 3 day class.
You will start by creating a handmade layout square for marking and measuring, learn how to cut a straight line with the pull saw to design and construct saw ponies.
This is a 2-hr block of time when you can use our scroll saws and work on any scroll saw projects you may have.
Making a picnic tote is a one day workshop designed to give children between the ages of 8 - 11 years, a beginning foundation in woodworking techniques. Students will be using hand tools for safe construction with the exception of the drill press and battery powered hand drills and both manual and plug-in random orbital Festool sanders. All power tool preparation of materials will be done outside of class time to ensure safety of students. Tools used in class include: hammer, drill, screwdriver, pull and coping saws, ruler, tape measure, pliers, clamps, smoothing plane, sandpaper. One parent is expected to stay with their child throughout the class.
Fan Carving is a very old carving technique where you make birds that have wings and a tail that fan out from the body from a single block of wood. You will use prepared blanks to make practice fans as well as a simple bird, while learning to lay out the interlock and hinge, rive the feather, carve the bird profile, and fan the wings and tail. You will have your choice of two fan bird patterns, a turkey or a chickadee. You will also learn how to prepare your own blanks for future fan caving. The class cost includes 2 blanks for making fan carved birds. Please supply your own carving knife and safety equipment (protective carving glove). You can also purchase the carving detail knife and safety glove at the reduced price of $40. The class is being taught by John L, a member of the Montgomery County Carvers.
Using Cherry, Maple and Sapele wood, you will create a 3-Dimensional end-grain cutting board. Class will include milling the wood, 3 different glue-ups to create your 3-D pattern, sanding and finishing techniques. At the end of the class you will have a beautiful solid end-grain cutting board, the envy of all your friends!
Learn to make a beautiful potpourri dish with 4" x 4" x 2" wenge blanks and filigree decorative bowl lid, using carbide-tipped tools for shaping and hollowing, sanding and finishing.
This is our standard Fundamentals of Woodworking class, but for those who identify as women, nonbinary or queer individuals only.
The band saw is one of the most useful tools in the woodshop and has become the shop standard for making curved and other irregular cuts. Learn the ins and outs of this most useful tool by way of a simple project. From a solid block of cherry, we’ll create a shaped box with two drawers. First we’ll cut the outside shape of the box. Then the back will be sliced off as a thin strip. Next, the drawer shapes will be cut from the block. Each of those drawers, in turn, will have both the front and back sliced off. Following that, drawer cavities will be cut. Finally all of the parts will be glued back together and sanded. As a final step, if time permits, a finish coat of oil can be applied.
Students will build a tool tote with a drawer using traditional tools and techniques.
Get your hand plane working for you. Learn how to sharpen, set up and use your hand plane. In this skills-based class, you will take a used or out-of-the-box hand plane, sharpen it's blade to a polished edge, set it up to take clean shavings and use it to plane a rough board to perfectly flat on both faces and square all the way around the edges.
This course will teach students how to make a simple box with a hinged lid.
Learn to measure, cut and install several types of trim including baseboard, chair rail and crown molding. how to implement time tested tricks of the trade to cut precise inside and outside corners.
Learn how to make your own exotic wooden pens and pencils using a lathe.
You will learn what it takes to create a beautiful wooden bowl from 8/4 Soft Maple or Cherry wood. using High Speed Steel tools. Topics not only cover basic lathe operation, but also include wood selection, sectioning, face plate mounting, shaping, hollowing, sanding and finishing.
This class is designed for beginning woodworkers or those who have been away from their hobby for some time.
A strong emphasis will be on proper milling of materials with jointers, planers & table saw work to make an end table.
This class is designed for beginning woodworkers or those who have been away from their hobby for some time.
Using Cherry, Maple and Sapele wood, you will create a 3-Dimensional end-grain cutting board. Class will include milling the wood, 3 different glue-ups to create your 3-D pattern, sanding and finishing techniques. At the end of the class you will have a beautiful solid end-grain cutting board, the envy of all your friends!