Learn how to turn a beautiful bowl made of local hardwood and resin using carbide-tipped tools.
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.
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.
A strong emphasis will be on proper milling of materials with jointers, planers & table saw work to make an end table.
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.
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 class focuses on spindle turning using carbide-tipped tools.
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.
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!
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.
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 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.
Learn how to cut and shape wood, sand and apply finish to finished live edge board and a unique bread knife.
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.
You will create a 12" x 12" kumiko trivet while learning the basic techniques of this hand-tool-centric Japanese art form.
This course will teach students how to make a simple box with a hinged lid.
This is our standard Fundamentals of Woodworking class, but for those who identify as women, nonbinary or queer individuals only.
This class focuses on spindle turning using carbide-tipped tools.
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.
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 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.
Learn the basic set up, function and uses of the scroll saw while making practice cuts and finished projects.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
This class is designed for beginning woodworkers or those who have been away from their hobby for some time.
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.
This class is designed to take a intermediate woodworker through the steps to make a steel string acoustic guitar from a unique kit. This is an intensive class, that requires periods of strength and stamina.
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).
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.
This class focuses on spindle turning using carbide-tipped tools.
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 class is designed for beginning woodworkers or those who have been away from their hobby for some time.
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.
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 both manual and plug-in random orbital Festool sanders. Tools used in class include: hammer, drill, screwdriver, pull and coping saws, ruler, tape measure, pliers, clamps, smoothing plane, sandpaper. Students will learn a variety of skills, including: cutting wood, gluing & clamping, measuring, painting, sequencing-assembly, drilling & screwing, sanding, color-matching, hammering, following plans, hand-eye coordination & dexterity, modulation of effort/force, visualization (from start to finished project). ONE PARENT MUST ATTEND WITH THEIR CHILD.
This is a three-night class to learn how make a 9" x 11" end grain cutting board 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, and a second glue up. The final session will focus on sanding and finishing the cutting board.
This class is designed for beginning woodworkers or those who have been away from their hobby for some time.
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.
This course will teach students how to make a simple box with a hinged lid.
A strong emphasis will be on proper milling of materials with jointers, planers & table saw work to make an end table.
Woodcraft of Rockville / The Woodworkers Club is hosting a Turn for Troops event with the Montgomery County Turners. Participants are welcome to walk in and turn a pen or two for the troops. When finished you can add a note and bag the pen for distribution to our troops around the world. What a great opportunity to give back. and make a difference. This event is open to beginners and experienced turners. There will be instructors to guide/teach you when turning the pens.
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.
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. class includes a carving knife.
You will create a 12" x 12" kumiko trivet while learning the basic techniques of this hand-tool-centric Japanese art form.
Come and make a beautiful pendant necklace and/or earrings using a variety of exotic woods. Class includes all materials, jewelry findings, clasps and cording. Make something special for that special someone.
Learn the techniques and processes behind making a beautiful Chess game board using figured Walnut and Curly Maple!
This class focuses on spindle turning using carbide-tipped tools.
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.
Learn how to cut and shape wood, sand and apply finish to finished live edge board and a unique bread knife.
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.
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.
Turn a resin pen using carbide tipped cutting tools and wet sanding.
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.
End your fear of cutting dovetails by hand, once and for all, with our guest instructor - Bob Van Dyke. This is a class for woodworkers who have cut dovetails and have been frustrated by them but also for those who have some experience with woodworking but who have never cut dovetails. You will learn a number of ways to make "machine assisted hand cut" dovetails that only require a little bit of paring with a chisel to make them fit perfectly. This class is a combination of demonstrations and hands-on practice. There is not a project for the class - you will be working on a series of practice boards. Router dovetail jigs will NOT be a part of this class. This class is not for beginning woodworkers, you should have intermediate woodworking skills for this class. While some saws will be available to use in class, it is recommended that students purchase and bring a Lie Nielsen Tapered dovetail saw.
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!
This class is designed for beginning woodworkers or those who have been away from their hobby for some time.
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.
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 a continuation of Japanese Woodworking 101 and focuses on the use of Japanese hand tools for joinery. Each student will make small model of a Tori Gate using 1 1/2 " x 1 1/2" poplar by making two dovetail joints, two lap joints and two mortise and tenons using Japanese tools. This class is recommended as a prerequisite for Japanese Woodworking 201 and Furniture 201. The classes are held on a Saturday and Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm each day with a lunch break. Please bring a notebook and pencil/pen to take notes. Prerequisite: Japanese Woodworking 101 with Adrian Summers.
This is our standard Fundamentals of Woodworking class, but for those who identify as women, nonbinary or queer individuals only.
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.
You will create a 12" x 12" kumiko trivet while learning the basic techniques of this hand-tool-centric Japanese art form.
Making a Holiday Kiss-mas Tree 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.
Learn the basic set up, function and uses of the scroll saw while making practice cuts and finished projects.
This course will teach students how to make a simple box with a hinged lid.
Learn how to make your own exotic wooden pens and pencils using a lathe.