Woodcraft of Rockville

Introduction To The Lathe Using Carbide -Tipped Tools

Saturday, August 23, 10 AM - 3 PM

This class focuses on spindle turning using carbide-tipped tools.

Kids Workshop - Wooden Wall Plan Hanger

Saturday, August 23, 2 PM - 4 PM

This class is geared for children ages 8 - 11 years. Students will predominantly use hand tools for safe construction with the exception of battery powered hand drills and manual sanding. 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. The handing plant holder will be made with wood and metal. ONE PARENT MUST ATTEND WITH THEIR CHILD.

Unplugged: Flat and Square with Hand Planes

Wednesday, August 27, 6 PM - 9 PM

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.

Basket-Weave End-Grain Cutting Board

Part 1: Tuesday, September 2, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, September 3, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Thursday, September 4, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Friday, September 5, 6 PM - 9 PM

Using a variety of domestic and exotic woods, you will create a basket-weave pattern end-grain cutting board. Class will include milling the wood, 3 different glue-ups to create your colorful 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.

Scroll Saw 101

Wednesday, September 3, 6 PM - 9 PM

Learn the basic set up, function and uses of the scroll saw while making practice cuts and finished projects.

Introduction to Wood

Thursday, September 4, 6 PM - 9 PM

If you ever wondered why wood slips, twists and bends or wanted to be able to identify different species of wood or tried to figure out what types of wood are best for making specific projects...... This class is for YOU! You will learn about the properties of wood and how different species of wood change over time.

Fundamentals Of Woodworking

Part 1: Saturday, September 6, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, September 7, 10 AM - 5 PM

This is our standard Fundamentals of Woodworking class, but for Black, Indigenous and people of color.

Introduction To The Lathe Using Carbide -Tipped Tools

Saturday, September 6, 10 AM - 2 PM

This class focuses on spindle turning using carbide-tipped tools.

Scroll Saw Studio

Saturday, September 6, 10 AM - 12 PM

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.

Kids Workshop - Making a Lego-Look Coat Hook

Saturday, September 6, 2 PM - 4 PM

Making a Lego-Look Coat Hook 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. 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.

Make A Live Edge Charcuterie Board And Bread Knife

Part 1: Monday, September 8, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, September 9, 6 PM - 9 PM

Learn how to cut and shape wood, sand and apply finish to finished live edge board and a unique bread knife.

Whittling and Introduction to Wood Carving

Part 1: Tuesday, September 9, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, September 16, 6 PM - 9 PM

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.

Resin Art 101: Ecopoxy & Live Edge Materials

Part 1: Tuesday, September 9, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, September 16, 6 PM - 9 PM

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.

Kumiko 101

Part 1: Wednesday, September 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, September 11, 6 PM - 9 PM

You will create a 12" x 12" kumiko trivet while learning the basic techniques of this hand-tool-centric Japanese art form.

Fundamentals Of Woodworking For Women, Non- binary & Queer Individuals

Part 1: Saturday, September 13, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, September 14, 10 AM - 5 PM

This is our standard Fundamentals of Woodworking class, but for those who identify as women, nonbinary or queer individuals only.

Turning a Bowl with an Inlay Rim using Carbide-Tipped Tools

Saturday, September 13, 10 AM - 1 PM

Learn what it takes to create a beautiful wooden bowl with a colored crystal inlay on the bowl rim from a 4 x 2 x2 turning block, using carbide-tipped tools. Topics not only cover basic lathe operation using carbide-tipped tools, but also include sectioning, face plate mounting, shaping, hollowing, inlay design, sanding and finishing . You MUST have completed Introduction to the Lathe or a Pen class before this class.

Spoon Carving - An Introduction

Part 1: Saturday, September 13, 1 PM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, September 14, 1 PM - 5 PM

Learn basic woodcarving techniques through Spoon Carving! Spoons can be carved from wood in very simple shapes for beginners or with very intricate designs to challenge to even the most experienced carvers. The spoon is a simple, familiar object with concave and convex surfaces that provides a perfect introductory project to learn basic woodcarving. Each class participant will make a Celtic Love Spoon Carving over two 3-hour classes. This class provides instruction on woodcarving techniques and safety while working with hand-tools to create your very own spoon. The tools and materials for the class are included in the cost of the class, including the wood, sloyd knife, hook knife and sandpaper.

Turning a Wood & Resin River Bowl

Part 1: Monday, September 15, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Monday, September 22, 6 PM - 9 PM

Learn how to turn a beautiful bowl made of local hardwood and resin using carbide-tipped tools.

Cutting Boards and Coasters

Part 1: Monday, September 15, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, September 16, 6 PM - 9 PM

This is a two night class to learn how make an 9" x 11" cutting board and matching 4" x 4" coasters using assorted hard woods, i.e. maple, cherry, walnut or purpleheart. Students will learn to mill rough wood, design their cutting board and coasters, glue up and clamp the design on the first evening. The second session will include jointing, planing, sanding and finishing the projects.

Lathe Studio

Wednesday, September 17, 6 PM - 9 PM

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.

Box Making 301

Part 1: Friday, September 19, 6 PM - 9 AM

Part 2: Saturday, September 20, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 3: Sunday, September 21, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 4: Friday, September 26, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Saturday, September 27, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 6: Sunday, September 28, 10 AM - 5 PM

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.

Foundations Of Pen Making

Friday, September 19, 6 PM - 9 PM

Learn how to make your own exotic wooden pens and pencils using a lathe.

Furniture Making 101

Part 1: Saturday, September 20, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, September 21, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 3: Saturday, September 27, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 4: Sunday, September 28, 10 AM - 5 PM

A strong emphasis will be on proper milling of materials with jointers, planers & table saw work to make an end table.

Bowl Turning using Traditional High Speed Steel Tools

Sunday, September 21, 10 AM - 4 PM

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.

Fundamentals Of Woodworking

Part 1: Monday, September 22, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, September 23, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Monday, September 29, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Tuesday, September 30, 6 PM - 9 PM

This class is designed for beginning woodworkers or those who have been away from their hobby for some time.

Unplugged: Flat and Square with Hand Planes

Wednesday, September 24, 6 PM - 9 PM

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.

Introduction To The Lathe Using Carbide -Tipped Tools

Part 1: Wednesday, September 24, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, September 25, 6 PM - 9 PM

This class focuses on spindle turning using carbide-tipped tools.

Fundamentals of Woodworking for Teens

Part 1: Saturday, September 27, 10 AM - 4 PM

Part 2: Sunday, September 28, 10 AM - 4 PM

This class is designed for teens, ages 12 - 16 years, and is an intensive 2- day introductory class to the fundamentals of woodworking. Students will have a chance to learn about different types of joints using both hand and power tools, including the table saw, miter saw, bandsaw, router table, joiner and planer, as they make their own take-home project. The course also covers subjects such as wood technology, selecting and purchasing lumber, sharpening techniques and finishing. All tools and materials provided. Paper and Pencil recommended for note taking. Please wear closed toed shoes.

3D End Grain Cutting Board

Part 1: Monday, September 29, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, September 30, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, October 1, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, October 2, 6 PM - 9 PM

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!

Japanese Woodworking 101

Sunday, October 5, 10 AM - 4 PM

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.

Unplugged: Flat and Square with Hand Planes

Sunday, October 5, 10 AM - 1 PM

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.

Fan Carving - Birds

Sunday, October 5, 1 PM - 5 PM

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.

Make A Live Edge Charcuterie Board And Bread Knife

Part 1: Monday, October 6, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, October 7, 6 AM - 9 PM

Learn how to cut and shape wood, sand and apply finish to finished live edge board and a unique bread knife.

Resin Art 101: Ecopoxy & Live Edge Materials

Part 1: Tuesday, October 7, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, October 14, 6 PM - 9 PM

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.

Kumiko 101

Part 1: Wednesday, October 8, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, October 9, 6 PM - 9 PM

You will create a 12" x 12" kumiko trivet while learning the basic techniques of this hand-tool-centric Japanese art form.

Box Making 101

Part 1: Friday, October 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Saturday, October 11, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 3: Sunday, October 12, 10 AM - 3 PM

This course will teach students how to make a simple box with a hinged lid.

Fundamentals Of Woodworking For Women, Non- binary & Queer Individuals

Part 1: Saturday, October 11, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, October 12, 10 AM - 5 PM

This is our standard Fundamentals of Woodworking class, but for those who identify as women, nonbinary or queer individuals only.

Introduction To The Lathe Using Carbide -Tipped Tools

Saturday, October 11, 10 AM - 3 PM

This class focuses on spindle turning using carbide-tipped tools.

Beginning Bowl Turning - Turning a Trinket Bowl Using Carbide-tipped Tools

Monday, October 13, 6 PM - 9 PM

This class is a continuation of Introduction to the Lathe. You MUST have taken either a pen class or Introduction to the Lathe before this class. Topics cover basic lathe operation, wood selection, sectioning, face plate mounting, using carbide-tipped tools for shaping and hollowing, sanding and finishing.

Whittling and Introduction to Wood Carving

Part 1: Tuesday, October 14, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, October 21, 6 PM - 9 PM

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.

Picture Frame Making

Part 1: Tuesday, October 14, 6 PM - 9 AM

Part 2: Wednesday, October 15, 6 PM - 9 PM

Learn to make an 11" x 14" picture frame with either Sapele or Maple wood including instructions / techniques that you can use to make your own frames at home. Finished project includes the frame, glass, backing and hanger - everything you need for your perfect picture.

Scroll Saw 101

Wednesday, October 15, 6 PM - 9 PM

Learn the basic set up, function and uses of the scroll saw while making practice cuts and finished projects.

Foundations Of Pen Making

Friday, October 17, 6 PM - 9 PM

Learn how to make your own exotic wooden pens and pencils using a lathe.

Fundamentals Of Woodworking

Part 1: Saturday, October 18, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, October 19, 10 AM - 5 PM

This class is designed for beginning woodworkers or those who have been away from their hobby for some time.

Pen 3 - Open Pen Lathe Studio

Saturday, October 18, 10 AM - 1 PM

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.

Scroll Saw Studio

Saturday, October 18, 10 AM - 12 PM

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.

Kids Workshop - Chalk Box

Saturday, October 18, 2 PM - 4 PM

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.

Bowl Turning using Traditional High Speed Steel Tools

Sunday, October 19, 10 AM - 4 PM

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.

Teens Workshop - Building a Halloween Lantern

Sunday, October 19, 1 PM - 5 PM

This is a one day workshop designed to give teens between the ages of 12 - 16 years old, a beginning foundation in woodworking techniques. Students will be introduced to the table saw, miter saw, band saw and various sanders. Hand tools used in class include: hammer, drill, screwdriver, pull and coping saws, ruler, tape measure, pliers, clamps, smoothing plane, sandpaper.

Fundamentals Of Woodworking

Part 1: Monday, October 20, 6 AM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, October 21, 6 AM - 9 PM

Part 3: Monday, October 27, 6 AM - 9 PM

Part 4: Tuesday, October 28, 6 AM - 9 PM

This class is designed for beginning woodworkers or those who have been away from their hobby for some time.

Introduction to Wood

Thursday, October 23, 6 PM - 9 PM

If you ever wondered why wood slips, twists and bends or wanted to be able to identify different species of wood or tried to figure out what types of wood are best for making specific projects...... This class is for YOU! You will learn about the properties of wood and how different species of wood change over time.

Hand Tool Sharpening

Sunday, October 26, 10 AM - 4 PM

In this class, we will cover sharpening and tuning techniques to bring the most out of your chisel, hand plane and scraper. We will discuss the best use of each tool and the best way to put and keep an edge on your tools. The class will cover sharpening, tuning, and hand tool selection while using water stones, honing guides and strops. If you have any bench chisels, hand planes, and scrapers that need to be sharpened, please bring them in for class. If not, we have plenty at the shop to practice on. There is also an optional Woodworkers Club waterstone sharpening kit for purchase: Contents of kit if purchased separately: $357.00 Exclusive student kit price: $299.00 ( a savings of $58.00 ) The WWC waterstone kit features 3 Shapton synthetic grit waterstones: a 1 K, 5K and 8K . Unlike traditional waterstones, synthetic stones do not require soaking prior to use or a Nagura stone to build a slurry; instead, the surface simply needs to be kept wet to help float away metal and abrasive particles. This feature results in harder, more durable stones that last longer. The kit also includes a Sharpal Diamond Lapping Plate for keeping your newly acquired waterstones flat. Lastly, a Wood River Deluxe Honing Guide is included to assist in registering the proper angles needed for chisel and iron honing. Kit + Tuition = $484.00 Have your own supplies you plan to bring? Sign up for just Tuition Only ($185.00).

Basket Weave End-Grain Cutting Board

Part 1: Monday, October 27, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, October 28, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, October 29, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, October 30, 6 PM - 9 PM

Using a variety of domestic and exotic woods, you will create a basket-weave pattern end-grain cutting board. Class will include milling the wood, 3 different glue-ups to create your colorful 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.

Introduction To The Lathe Using Carbide -Tipped Tools

Part 1: Tuesday, October 28, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, October 29, 6 PM - 9 PM

This class focuses on spindle turning using carbide-tipped tools.

Unplugged: Flat and Square with Hand Planes

Wednesday, October 29, 6 PM - 9 PM

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.

Fundamentals Of Woodworking

Part 1: Saturday, November 1, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, November 2, 10 AM - 5 PM

This class is designed for beginning woodworkers or those who have been away from their hobby for some time.

Spoon Carving - An Introduction

Part 1: Saturday, November 1, 10 AM - 2 PM

Part 2: Sunday, November 2, 10 AM - 2 PM

Learn basic woodcarving techniques through Spoon Carving! Spoons can be carved from wood in very simple shapes for beginners or with very intricate designs to challenge to even the most experienced carvers. The spoon is a simple, familiar object with concave and convex surfaces that provides a perfect introductory project to learn basic woodcarving. Each class participant will make a Celtic Love Spoon Carving over two 3-hour classes. This class provides instruction on woodcarving techniques and safety while working with hand-tools to create your very own spoon. The tools and materials for the class are included in the cost of the class, including the wood, sloyd knife, hook knife and sandpaper.