Getting lumber flat and square is an essential skill for any woodworker. Learn how to use the jointer, planer, table saw and a miter saw to get your lumber dressed for success.
Designed to encompass a variety of basic woodworking skills and tools our Basic End Table class is perfect for those that want to get a broad overview of furniture making skills. Class participants will make an end table that they can apply a finish to at home.
Learn to turn a wooden bowl on a lathe.
The ultimate love/hate relationship in woodworking. Finishing is that important, final step to making your woodworking look great. This discussion based class covers why to add a finish, application methods and how to choose a finish.
Bring your date along for a fun evening of beginner level woodworking! Each couple will combine to make 2 "drunken" cutting boards. These unique cutting boards feature a wavy checkerboard pattern made on the bandsaw! Tuition is per couple.
Using stains, toners, and glazes are all ways to add color and depth to your woodworking projects. This discussion class will deep dive into the world of colorants to help you understand how they work, how to apply them and where your potential pitfalls might be.
Routers are super versatile tools in the shop capable of a wide range of tasks. In this class we'll explore the different types of routers, how they work, weather to use it hand-held or in a table, and an overview of the various bits. This is a discussion based class, Router 2 is a hands on class that builds on the things learned here.
Building on the Router 1 class students will operate the router both hand-held and in the Router Table to perform a series of different applications including edge profiles, dados and template/pattern routing.
Learn to turn a wooden bowl on a lathe.
Bring your date along for a fun evening of beginner level woodworking! Each couple will make a bottle stopper and a cheese plane. Tuition is per couple.
Previous lathe experience required. In this class students will make a shallow bowl with a narrow opening using carbide hollowing tools.
In Joinery 101 students can expect to learn how to joint boards together using nails, screws and/or glue. We will cover the benefits and shortcomings of each method. Students will have hands-on practice with different methods.
Varnish, Poly, Tung Oil, Water Based, Hard Wax Oil?? What does it all mean? This discussion based class will try to cut through the haze of top coat choices and teach you how to choose the best top coat for your work.
Designed to encompass a variety of basic woodworking skills and tools our Cutting board class is perfect for those that want to get into woodworking but don't know where to start. Class participants will build a face grain cutting board over the course of two sessions.
Bring your date along for a fun evening of beginner level woodworking! Each couple will combine to make 2 "drunken" cutting boards. These unique cutting boards feature a wavy checkerboard pattern made on the bandsaw! Tuition is per couple.
Prior lathe experience preferred. Learn the basics of how to get started turning Segmented projects. Jigs and fixtures used to create segments safely will be presented as well as methods for determining the number of segments needed. Students will be shown the process for glue-up and we'll cover the tips and tricks for tuning these fun projects. Students will not be making a project in this class, this is an informational course.
The Mortise and Tenon is a foundational woodworking joint found in nearly all furniture on one form or another. In this class students will use a variety of power tools to create traditional mortise and tenons.
Finishing your finish sounds like extra work, but it is the step that will transform your finishes so they look and feel their very best. This discussion class will demonstrate how to rub your finish out to any sheen you like, including high gloss. When to use wax or polish will also be covered.
River tables and other pourable resin projects are all the rage! Join us as we discuss the process of creating with wood and epoxy resin. We'll cover volume calculations, mold making, options for coloring your epoxy, applying a finish and polishing.
Learn to turn a wooden bowl on a lathe.
Bring your date along for a fun evening of beginner level woodworking! Each couple will make a pizza cutter and a bottle opener. Tuition is per couple.
Create two custom ornaments to celebrate the holiday season! Students will turn one ornament using a pen mandrel and the other using a chuck. $20.00 material fee included in tuition.
Routers are super versatile tools in the shop capable of a wide range of tasks. In this class we'll explore the different types of routers, how they work, weather to use it hand-held or in a table, and an overview of the various bits. This is a discussion based class, Router 2 is a hands on class that builds on the things learned here.
Create two custom ornaments to celebrate the holiday season! Students will turn one ornament using a pen mandrel and the other using a chuck. $20.00 material fee included in tuition.
Bring your date along for a fun evening of beginner level woodworking! Each couple will combine to make 2 "drunken" cutting boards. These unique cutting boards feature a wavy checkerboard pattern made on the bandsaw! Tuition is per couple.
Make a Wood Pen to Donate to Active Duty Military Personnel. We'll provide the materials and tools as well as instruction. No previous experience is required. Participants must be 13 years old or older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Make a Wood Pen to Donate to Active Duty Military Personnel. We'll provide the materials and tools as well as instruction. No previous experience is required. Participants must be 13 years old or older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Make a Wood Pen to Donate to Active Duty Military Personnel. We'll provide the materials and tools as well as instruction. No previous experience is required. Participants must be 13 years old or older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Learn to turn a wooden bowl on a lathe.
Building on the Router 1 class students will operate the router both hand-held and in the Router Table to perform a series of different applications including edge profiles, dados and template/pattern routing.
In this 2-part class students will make an end grain cutting board with a basket weave pattern.
Learn to turn a wooden ink pen on the lathe.
Bring your date along for a fun evening of beginner level woodworking! Each couple will make a bottle stopper and a cheese plane. Tuition is per couple.
This is a two part class. In part 1 students will build a form, prep wood, mix and pour epoxy to form a river style table top. In part 2 they will de-mold, flatten, sand, and attach hairpin legs. The table top will be approximately 18"x18" and also fit the legs of our Fundamentals of Woodworking: End Table class project. Our Learn the Basics: Resin Tables class is required prior to taking this class.
Create two custom ornaments to celebrate the holiday season! Students will turn one ornament using a pen mandrel and the other using a chuck. $20.00 material fee included in tuition.
The heart of many shops, the table saw is a fundamental woodworking machine. This entry level course discusses many common table saw features and techniques. This class is a pre-requisite for our other Table Saw Classes.
This beginner friendly 2-day class emphasizes an introduction to most of the basic power tools in woodworking, all while constructing a simple 18"x18" end table.
Learn to turn a wooden bowl on a lathe.
Bring your date along for a fun evening of beginner level woodworking! Each couple will combine to make 2 "drunken" cutting boards. These unique cutting boards feature a wavy checkerboard pattern made on the bandsaw! Tuition is per couple.
Learn to turn a wooden bowl on a lathe.
Create two custom ornaments to celebrate the holiday season! Students will turn one ornament using a pen mandrel and the other using a chuck. $20.00 material fee included in tuition.
In this class students will get hands on experience making a variety of rip and cross cuts, as well as using some basic table saw jigs and accessories. Table Saw I class is required prior to attending Table Saw II.
This class is intended to be quick and easy, and kid friendly (ages 10+)! We handle the prep work, all you need to do is turn it to the shape you want, put on a little finish and you've got a handmade ornament!
This class is intended to be quick and easy, and kid friendly (ages 10+)! We handle the prep work, all you need to do is turn it to the shape you want, put on a little finish and you've got a handmade ornament!
This class is intended to be quick and easy, and kid friendly (ages 10+)! We handle the prep work, all you need to do is turn it to the shape you want, put on a little finish and you've got a handmade ornament!
This class is intended to be quick and easy, and kid friendly (ages 10+)! We handle the prep work, all you need to do is turn it to the shape you want, put on a little finish and you've got a handmade ornament!
Create two custom ornaments to celebrate the holiday season! Students will turn one ornament using a pen mandrel and the other using a chuck. $20.00 material fee included in tuition.
Designed to encompass a variety of basic woodworking skills and tools our Cutting board class is perfect for those that want to get into woodworking but don't know where to start. Class participants will build a face grain cutting board over the course of two sessions.
If you want to get started with a wood lathe this is the class for you! We'll cover the anatomy of the lathe, choosing material, tool selection and use and finishing. Students will turn a candle holder during this class.
Bring your date along for a fun evening of beginner level woodworking! Each couple will make a pizza cutter and a bottle opener. Tuition is per couple.
In this 2-Part class students will construct the segmented rings of their bowl in part 1 and then return to turn it in part 2! It is strongly recommended that students take our Learn the Basics: Segmented Turning before this class as we will not be covering all the details of segment construction and design in this class.
Learn to turn a wooden bowl on a lathe.
Create two custom ornaments to celebrate the holiday season! Students will turn one ornament using a pen mandrel and the other using a chuck. $20.00 material fee included in tuition.
In this 2-part class students will make an end grain cutting board with a basket weave pattern.
Learn to turn a wooden bowl on a lathe.
Bring your date along for a fun evening of beginner level woodworking! Each couple will combine to make 2 "drunken" cutting boards. These unique cutting boards feature a wavy checkerboard pattern made on the bandsaw! Tuition is per couple.
Create two custom ornaments to celebrate the holiday season! Students will turn one ornament using a pen mandrel and the other using a chuck. $20.00 material fee included in tuition.
This beginner friendly 2-day class emphasizes an introduction to most of the basic power tools in woodworking, all while constructing a simple 18"x18" end table.
