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.
In this beginner router class we'll explore using the router for basic dado, groove and rabbet based joinery. Both handheld and router table applications will be covered as well as router basics.
Learn to turn a wooden bowl on a lathe.
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.
This class is recommended for those with prior turning experience. Students will turn a small box and a fitted lid for it.
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.
In this 2-part class students will make an end grain cutting board with a basket weave pattern.
Previous lathe experience required. In this class students will make a shallow bowl with a decorative, cast lid using carbide hollowing tools. .
Bring your date along for a fun evening of beginner level woodworking! Each couple will make a pizza cutter and a bottle opener.
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.
Learn to turn a handle for an Ice Cream Scoop on a lathe.
Learn to turn a wooden bowl on a lathe.
This beginning router class will open up a world of new possibilities in precision routing. We will cover bit selection, pattern making, guide bushings and more.
This beginning router class takes a look at the wide variety of edge profiles the router is capable of producing. Hand-held and router table applications will be covered along with basic router operation.
Bandsaws are a highly versatile power tool for your shop. This class will cover the safe use of a bandsaw, blade selection and set-up . We will also cover cutting curves and resawing lumber.
Learn to turn a wooden bowl on a lathe.
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.
In this class students will learn the tips and tricks to successfully work with acrylic materials while making a small project.
Bring your date along for a fun evening of beginner level woodworking! Each couple will make a bottle stopper and a cheese plane.
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.
Miters are an easy joint that is difficult to master. In this class we'll explore why that is as well as examine end miters (as found in a picture frame) as well as edge miters and "waterfall" miters.
Learn to turn a wooden bowl on a lathe.
These tried and true, simple joinery techniques are a solid solution to many woodworking problems of how to stick two pieces of wood together. Students will have hands-on experience with each of these methods.
Learn to turn a wooden ink pen on the lathe.
In this 2-part class students will make an end grain cutting board with a basket weave pattern.
Previous lathe experience required. In this class students will make a shallow bowl with a decorative, cast lid using carbide hollowing tools. .
A hands-on tutorial to familiarize students to navigate and create a simple project in Google Sketch-Up. A laptop is required if students wish to have a hands-on experience. Woodcraft is unable to provide a computer. A Sketch-Up tutorial book is included in the class tuition.
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.
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.
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.
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 beginning router class takes a look at the wide variety of edge profiles the router is capable of producing. Hand-held and router table applications will be covered along with basic router operation.
Learn to turn a wooden bowl on a lathe.
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.
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.
A hands-on tutorial to familiarize students to navigate and create a simple project in Google Sketch-Up. A laptop is required if students wish to have a hands-on experience. Woodcraft is unable to provide a computer. A Sketch-Up tutorial book is included in the class tuition.
In this beginner router class we'll explore using the router for basic dado, groove and rabbet based joinery. Both handheld and router table applications will be covered as well as router basics.
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.
This class is recommended for those with prior turning experience. Students will turn a small box and a fitted lid for it.
Bring your date along for a fun evening of beginner level woodworking! Each couple will make a bottle stopper and a cheese plane.
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.
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.
This beginning router class will open up a world of new possibilities in precision routing. We will cover bit selection, pattern making, guide bushings and more.
Learn to turn a wooden bowl on a lathe.
In this 2-part class students will make an end grain cutting board with a basket weave pattern.
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.
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.
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.
Previous lathe experience required. In this class students will make a shallow bowl with a narrow opening using carbide hollowing tools.
Bring your date along for a fun evening of beginner level woodworking! Each couple will make a pizza cutter and a bottle opener.
Learn to turn a wooden bowl on a lathe.
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.