Have you thought about turning a beautiful project on the lathe? Now you can, in this class we will turn a bowl. This will introduce you to end grain, as well as side grain and the challenges they bring. Louis will teach you the various parts of the lathe, proper safety, turning techniques, and a ton of useful tips. Finally, you will learn the various styles of finishing for your project. Not only do you learn to turn, but you take your project home with you!
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$140.00
Beginner
Intro To The Lathe
Monday, September 16, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date
This class will help you develop skills and techniques needed in making boxes on the band saw. Smooth cuts, interesting designs all lead to new projects, new designs, and great gifts.
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$140.00
Band Saw Boxes
Friday, September 20, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Class Size: 3
Tuition Notes: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date
Tools Required: All Tools And Materials Will Be Supplied.
Join carver Jerry McNulty as he guides you through the steps of carving a full figure flat plane style carving using only a knife. This is a great follow up class to the intro to woodcarving class. Students are welcome from all levels. Basic cuts will be reviewed before the project is started. The Detail Knife included with the Intro to Woodcarving Class is the one recommended for use in this class.
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$80.00
All Levels
Whittle a Figure
Saturday, September 21, 10 AM - 2 PM
Class Size: 6
Tuition Notes: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date
Tools Required: All Tools And Materials Will Be Supplied.
In this class the student will learn the fundamentals of using the table saw. Safety will be stressed. You will learn the various parts of the table saw, various types of table saws and their uses. You will also learn basic cutting operations and will make the cuts in a hands-on process. Safety will be an important part of the class. Get the fundamentals of using this important woodshop tool in class.
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$110.00
Table Saw Basics
Monday, September 23, 9 AM - 12 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date
Tools Required: All Tools And Materials Will Be Supplied.
Learn how to get the best performance from a truly versatile machine. We will demonstrate proper blade tracking setup, wheel alignment, and safety for your bandsaw. Get the best out of your bandsaw by learning more of what it can do for you!
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$110.00
All Levels
Band Saw Basics
Monday, September 23, 1 PM - 4 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date
Tools Required: All Tools And Materials Will Be Supplied.
Are you interested in learning the steps to make a Resin Casting for the lathe? During this class we will cover the following steps; mixing the resin using a gram scale, mixing colorants (dyes or poweders), filling molds, and proper usage of a pressure pot. We will discuss differernt types of molds, materials to make a mold, materials to put in the mold, and ways to attach your casting to a lathe. Now it is time to cast your own project. You will take home your own casting to take home and turn.
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$150.00
All Levels
Resin Casting Basics
Friday, September 27, 9:30 AM - 2 PM
Class Size: 3
Tuition Notes: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date
Tools Required: All Tools And Materials Will Be Supplied.
Have you thought about turning a beautiful project on the lathe? Now you can, in this class we will turn a bowl. This will introduce you to end grain, as well as side grain and the challenges they bring. Louis will teach you the various parts of the lathe, proper safety, turning techniques, and a ton of useful tips. Finally, you will learn the various styles of finishing for your project. Not only do you learn to turn, but you take your project home with you!
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$140.00
Intro To The Lathe
Saturday, September 28, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date
This is a great opportunity to make your own 3D Stair Step End Grain Cutting Board using only three different woods - maple, cherry and walnut. You will learn step by step how to make this cutting board that will really impress your friends and family. You will cover basic bandsaw mechanics, tuning the bandsaw, and making perfect straight or angled cuts.
At the end of the class each student will have a fantastic 3D Stair Step Cutting Board made with their own hands. This class is designed for woodworkers of all skill levels.
Have you thought about turning a beautiful project on the lathe? Now you can, in this class we will turn a bowl. This will introduce you to end grain, as well as side grain and the challenges they bring. Louis will teach you the various parts of the lathe, proper safety, turning techniques, and a ton of useful tips. Finally, you will learn the various styles of finishing for your project. Not only do you learn to turn, but you take your project home with you!
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$140.00
Intro To The Lathe
Friday, October 4, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date
In this class, Louis will cover all of the aspects of turning a segmented bowl. Included in the class will be instruction on the difference between stacking segmented rings, making staves and wood lamination. You will learn the mathematics of design, cutting, and glue up. Using the table saw Louis will cover the various methods of cutting segments which will be glued into segment rings. At the end of the class, you will have a segmented bowl to turn. Take advantage of this offering... the class should fill up quickly.
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$140.00
Turning Segmented Bowls
Saturday, October 5, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Class Size: 3
Tuition Notes: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date
Prerequisite: Bowl Turning Experience Required
Tools Required: All Tools And Materials Will Be Supplied.
Wood burning (pyrography) is an age-old craft to create images in wood...whether it be flat surfaces, or decorations in turned pieces. In this hands-on class, Louis teaches the techniques used in making a beautiful picture burned into wood. You will learn layout, copying, design transfer, wood selection, and burning methods. A wood burning tool is included in the materials cost. You will leave with a beautiful picture on wood.
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$140.00
Introduction To Wood Burning
Monday, October 7, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date
Tools Required: All Tools And Materials Will Be Supplied.
Chip carving is a unique and beautiful style of woodcarving. What looks intricate and complicated can be learned in a few hours using only a knife. From simple modern geometric patterns to the complex old-world style, this class will teach you the basics including how to apply a pattern to the wood, holding the knife correctly, and staining or waxing your finished project. The class includes a chip carving knife, strop, and practice boards.
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$125.00
All Levels
Intro to Chip Carving
Saturday, October 12, 10 AM - 2 PM
Class Size: 5
Tuition Notes: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date
Prerequisite: None
Tools Required: All Tools And Materials Will Be Supplied.
In this class you will learn to use a scroll saw. Louis will teach you proper safety procedures, blade selection, set-up, design options, and material selection. Now it is time for some skill drills so you can get a feel for straight cuts as well as curved cuts. Next it is time to cut your project with your newly acquired skills. You end the afternoon with a new skill as well as a puzzle.
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$140.00
Intro To The Scroll Saw: Puzzle
Monday, October 21, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date
