Getting The Most From Your Tablesaw Without Shedding Any Blood Or Tears

Thursday, May 2, 6 PM - 9 PM

The tablesaw is considered to be the focal point of any well-equipped workshop. This class is designed primarily for the beginner just starting out in woodworking and to introduce students through hands-on experience the safe and proper way of using the tablesaw. Mickey will demonstrate the basic operations of ripping and crosscutting along with the proper setup and blade selection for each of the operations. In addition, various jigs will be demonstrated and used to augment the tablesaw's versatility in making wood joints safely and efficiently. This class will also be a prerequisite for more advanced courses that involve tablesaw use.

Introduction To Bowl Turning

Saturday, May 4, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

This class is intended for beginners and for those who wish to brush up on their bowl turning skills. Steve will begin by a review of safety precautions followed by a discussion and demonstration of the turning tools needed along with methods and proper sharpening techniques. Students will also learn about wood selection and grain orientation and the use of face plates and chucks. Under close supervision, students will be assigned to their own lathe where they will learn to turn one or two small bowls by the end class.

How To Make Through Dovetails By Hand

Tuesday, May 7, 6 PM - 9 PM

Making dovetail joints by hand can be a challenge but easily learned through a methodical approach. In this hands-on class, Mickey intends to teach students how to make through dovetails by hand easily and efficiently. With a series of exercises, students will develop the skills and know-how to properly layout and fit the joint using nothing more than hand saws and chisels. This a skill that will no doubt add eye-appeal and bragging rights to your next woodworking project. In addition, this class will create a firmer foundation for those wishing to learn more challenging hand tool skills used in other types of dovetail joinery such as half-blind and hidden, mitered dovetails.

Introduction To CNC

Wednesday, May 8, 6 PM - 9 PM

This class will help you decide if CNC Routing is right for you. This class will focus on the essential CNC processes and knowledge needed to help you with your decision. Students will learn the basics regarding the CAD/CAM software that drives the CNC routing machines as well as the general operation of a CNC router. The class includes a demonstration of the popular VCarve Pro CAD/CAM software and hands-on time creating toolpaths, setting up a job and operating the Axiom Pro CNC router. Woodcraft will supply all necessary materials.

Learn How To Sharpen And Use Bench Chisels

Thursday, May 9, 6 PM - 9 PM

While building woodworking projects, you will probably spend a fair amount of time using chisels. Proper use of a sharp chisel allows you to create and fine-tune joinery, add details to your project and add a level of craftsmanship you can't obtain with any other tool. In this hands-on class, Mickey will teach students how to sharpen and properly use common bench chisels. Each student is requested to bring at least a 1 inch wide chisel so that it can be properly sharpened and then put to use in a simple and effective exercise.

The Art of Bandsaw Boxes

Friday, May 10, 12 PM - 1 PM

In this interactive seminar, Alex Snodgrass will show just how easy it is to make beautiful bandsaw boxes. He’ll cover everything that you need to know while he demonstrates how to make a variety of different bandsaw box styles. You’ll see how to design and create unique wooden boxes using just a bandsaw. Alex will cover several types of boxes and demonstrate techniques such as curves, unusual shapes and how to set up your bandsaw for success! Now’s your chance to learn Alex’s secrets for making these fantastic little boxes. Sign up today – space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Tuition: $25. The $25.00 Tuition will be credited back toward any purchase made on the day of the demo. Call/email the store. cessories. Sign up today, space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Tuition: $25. The $25.00 Tuition will be credited ba

Make a 3D Stair Step Cutting Board

Saturday, May 11, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

This is a great opportunity to create your own stunning 3D Stair Step Cutting Board with the master himself, Alex Snodgrass. Using only three different woods – maple, cherry, and walnut – Alex will show each student how to make a 3D Stair Step Cutting Board that will really impress your family and friends. During the class, Alex will answer all of your questions about bandsaws, while covering basic topics such as bandsaw mechanics, tuning a bandsaw, and making perfect straight or angled cuts. Alex will also cover topics including glue-up techniques, how to plane and will debunk some common bandsaw myths. By 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. From the beginner to the advanced woodworker, every student will leave the class with a 3D Stair Step Cutting Board and a smile on their face. Register today – only 10 seats available! Woodcraft will supply all necessary materials.

Introduction To Woodturning And Make A Wooden Pen

Wednesday, May 15, 6 PM - 9 PM

With the combination of lecture, demonstration and hands-on training, students will be introduced to the joys of wood turning by learning how to make a wooden pen on the wood lathe. Students will also be introduced to lathe safety, lathe turning tools and important accessories as they apply to both spindle and bowl turning. By taking this introductory course, students will be better prepared to take further hands-on wood turning classes. All tools and materials will be supplied by Woodcraft.

Build A Ridiculously Simple Piece Of Furniture

Part 1: Saturday, May 18, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Part 2: Sunday, May 19, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

This is the first in a series of How To Build "Ridiculously Simple Furniture Projects." This class will provide students the feeling of satisfaction in having built something with your own two hands; something you can point to and tell your friends and grandkids "I built that 40 years ago." To kick off this series, students will be guided over the course of two evening classes in the making of an elegant but useful Arts and Crafts Style side table. So whether you're a woodworker who likes to dabble, a homeowner or apartment dweller looking to furnish a few rooms or a complete rookie that's been tempted to give woodworking a shot, here's your chance. Roll up your sleeves, enjoy the aroma of freshly cut wood and simply enjoy the experience. Tuition includes an additional materials fee of $60.

Introduction To Sharpening Methods And Techniques

Tuesday, May 21, 6 PM - 9 PM

This class is an overview of the various sharpening methods, techniques, jigs and abrasives/sharpening stones commonly used to sharpen most woodworking hand tools. The lecture and demonstration by Mickey will also cover the use of power grinding, both wet and dry, with various abrasives along with slower and less efficient methods employed to achieve a sharp edge on chisels and plane blades. This class is intended to clear up any confusion or mysteries that beginners or even advanced woodworkers have about basic tool sharpening. Time permitting, students will be given an opportunity to use some of the available equipment. Students are also encouraged to bring in a dull chisel or plane blade to enhance the discussion.

Date Night - Make A Shaker-Style Hat And Coat Rack

Thursday, May 23, 6 PM - 9 PM

Based on our very successful "Date Night" program, we have added a new class in how to make a Shaker-Style hat and coat rack. Not only is this class an opportunity for couples to enjoy making something useful, but also an opportunity to share an enjoyable evening, not only with your partner, but other couples as well. As part of the class, Woodcraft will be providing light refreshments and snacks to enhance the evening.

Box 5 - Make an Exotic Box

Part 1: Saturday, May 25, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Part 2: Sunday, May 26, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

This class is the sixth in a series of exotic wooden boxes. Each box features a unique design and construction process. Box making has endless possibilities, so this is an opportunity to learn some advanced box making techniques, such as dovetail spline joinery, inset lid with pin hinges, and using boarder inlays on the lid design. Osmo Poly-X is the final finish that will be used.

Turn A Lidded Box

Saturday, June 1, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Why limit your wood turning projects to wooden bowls and spindles when you can turn lidded boxes out of a single piece of wood or even vary the kind of wood in order to make a useful lidded vessel with a variety of uses. They can be used to store jewelry, coins, and dry ingredients from the kitchen to name a few. Whatever its size, they are sure to please. Come and make a lidded box that you will be proud to use and display while learning the necessary steps to complete a successful project.

Introduction To Bowl Turning

Sunday, June 2, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

This class is intended for beginners and for those who wish to brush up on their bowl turning skills. Steve will begin by a review of safety precautions followed by a discussion and demonstration of the turning tools needed along with methods and proper sharpening techniques. Students will also learn about wood selection and grain orientation and the use of face plates and chucks. Under close supervision, students will be assigned to their own lathe where they will learn to turn one or two small bowls by the end class.

Fundamentals Of Hand Plane Selection, Setup, And Use

Tuesday, June 4, 6 PM - 9 PM

Hand planes are at the core of the woodworker's tool set, but must be properly tuned to get consistent results. The details of setup, adjustment, and technique can make the difference between frustration and success with the hand plane. This course will equip students with the understanding and skills to directly apply to using hand planes in your workshop. Students are encouraged to bring in a hand plane if available, as this course will be hands-on as well as a lecture and demonstration.

Introduction To The Bandsaw

Thursday, June 6, 6 PM - 9 PM

The bandsaw is capable of many useful operations in the workshop that include re-sawing, cutting curved parts and an efficient backup to cutting wood when a table saw or chop saw are not practical. In this class, Mickey will explain and demonstrate the basic operation and uses of the bandsaw that also include several useful jigs to maximize the bandsaw's efficiency and accuracy. Students will also learn how to setup and align the machine using various blade sizes and teeth configurations along with proper maintenance practices and trouble shooting.

Make a Cutting Board and Bread Knife

Saturday, June 8, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

In this class, students will make a wooden cutting board made from the lamination of several different species of wood that will be sure to dazzle family and friends. In addition, students will make a small bread knife that can be used along with the cutting board. All hardware and materials are included in the tuition fee.

How To Build Flat, Straight, & Square

Tuesday, June 11, 6 PM - 9 PM

To build with clean, tight-fitting joints and properly dimensioned parts, you must be able to accurately flatten, square, and true-up your boards ahead of time. In this class students will learn how to use the jointer and thickness planers along with the tablesaw to help achieve this fundamental, but necessary task. Students will also learn how to edge-join boards.

Introduction To Woodturning And Make A Wooden Pen

Wednesday, June 12, 6 PM - 9 PM

With the combination of lecture, demonstration and hands-on training, students will be introduced to the joys of wood turning by learning how to make a wooden pen on the wood lathe. Students will also be introduced to lathe safety, lathe turning tools and important accessories as they apply to both spindle and bowl turning. By taking this introductory course, students will be better prepared to take further hands-on wood turning classes. All tools and materials will be supplied by Woodcraft.

Introduction To Routers 101

Thursday, June 13, 6 PM - 9 PM

The router is considered to be the most versatile power tool in any workshop. In addition, it offers a means to complete complex tasks efficiently. In this class, Justin will provide insight through a series of demonstrations on how a hand-held router can be employed safely in a variety of basic tasks used in wood joinery as well as edge and surface shaping. There will also be a demonstration of various jigs that can be employed with the hand-held router. Time permitting, students will be given a hands-on opportunity to perform certain tasks under close supervision of the instructor. By taking this class, students will have a fundamental understanding of the router that will be helpful in future, more advanced woodworking classes.

Introduction To Sharpening Methods And Techniques

Tuesday, June 18, 6 PM - 9 PM

This class is an overview of the various sharpening methods, techniques, jigs and abrasives/sharpening stones commonly used to sharpen most woodworking hand tools. The lecture and demonstration by Mickey will also cover the use of power grinding, both wet and dry, with various abrasives along with slower and less efficient methods employed to achieve a sharp edge on chisels, plane blades, turning tools, and carving chisels. This class is intended to clear up any confusion or mysteries that beginners or even advanced woodworkers have about tool sharpening. Time permitting, students will be given an opportunity to use some of the available equipment. Students are also encouraged to bring in a dull chisel or plane blade to enhance the discussion.

Date Night - Make A Decorative Picture Frame

Thursday, June 20, 6 PM - 9 PM

What a better way to spend time with your significant other than at Woodcraft making a decorative picture frame. A frame that can be used to show off an 8" X 10" picture of your favorite someone or your latest art work. Why not come and enjoy the company of couples out for an evening while learning some basic woodworking skills. Since this is Woodcraft's monthly date night at the Walpole store, Woodcraft will be supplying all refreshments and materials. Tuition fee is per couple.

Build an Electric Guitar

Part 1: Saturday, June 22, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Part 2: Sunday, June 23, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Part 3: Monday, June 24, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Tuesday, June 25, 6 PM - 9 PM

Students will build from scratch a 50's T-style electric guitar with an ash body, Maple neck and fingerboard. With the use of templates, students will shape and route the body along with shaping and carving of the neck. In the first 2 classes (Saturday and Sunday), students will complete the neck and body. In the third and fourth class, students will return to apply the finish of their choice to the neck and body. Paul will discuss finish options in the second class. All materials are included in the class tuition fee.

How To Make Routed Dovetails With The Porter-Cable 4212 Dovetail Fixture

Thursday, June 27, 6 PM - 9 PM

Many woodworkers find dovetailing jigs for the router very frustrating to set up. In this class, Justin will explain his method for routing dovetails successfully. The Porter-Cable 4212 Dovetailing fixture will be used in class to route through dovetails; half blind dovetails and rabbeted half-blind dovetails. This class is meant to relieve the frustration that many encounter. Students will be given the opportunity to use the equipment that Justin will focus on.

Box Making 1

Part 1: Saturday, June 29, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Part 2: Sunday, June 30, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

In this two-day class, students will learn and enjoy the art of making a basic box along with the chance to achieve something special that will help enhance their woodworking knowledge and skills. Don is an experienced woodworking teacher and maker of many exquisite wooden boxes. The class will cover an introduction to wood and its properties, examples of different box joints, the use of basic shop tools such as the table saw and bandsaw along with veneering techniques and wood finishing. With Don's guidance, students will create their own box while giving them a memorable experience and the ability to take on more challenging box making projects. This class will be a prerequisite to more complex box making classes that will be scheduled in the future. Tuition includes an additional materials fee of $35.

Getting the Most from Your Tablesaw Without Losing Blood or Tears

Tuesday, July 2, 6 PM - 9 PM

The tablesaw is the focal point of any well-equipped workshop. This class is designed primarily for the beginner just starting out in woodworking and to introduce students, through hands-on experience, to the safe and proper way of using the tablesaw. Mickey will demonstrate the basic operations of ripping and crosscutting along with the proper setup and blade selection for each of the operations. In addition, various jigs will be demonstrated and used to augment the tablesaw's versatility in making wood joints safely and efficiently. This class will also be a prerequisite for more advanced courses that involve tablesaw use.

Build an Heirloom Bookcase

Part 1: Monday, July 8, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, July 9, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, July 10, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Part 4: Thursday, July 11, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Part 5: Friday, July 12, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Everyone can use a few extra shelves especially bookcases. Bookshelves can work in any room and probably would be filled as soon as the finish dries. In this week-long class, Justin will guide students in the construction of a free-standing, elegant bookcase with four shelves. Students will learn how to construct a carcass using cabinet making techniques including: loose tenon joinery, rabbets, edge-banding, and router moldings. Approximate size is: 60"H x 30"W x 11"D.

Introduction to Bowl Turning

Saturday, July 13, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

This class is intended for beginners and for those who wish to brush up on their bowl turning skills. Steve will begin by a review of safety precautions followed by a discussion and demonstration of the turning tools needed along with methods and proper sharpening techniques. Students will also learn about wood selection and grain orientation and the use of face plates and chucks. Under close supervision, students will be assigned to their own lathe where they will learn to turn one or two small bowls by the end of class. There is an additional materials fee of $25.

Introduction to CNC

Wednesday, July 17, 6 PM - 9 PM

This class will help you decide if CNC Routing is right for you. This class will focus on the essential CNC processes and knowledge needed to help you with your decision. Students will learn the basics regarding the CAD/CAM software that drives the CNC routing machines as well as the general operation of a CNC router. The class includes a demonstration of the popular VCarve Pro CAD/CAM software and hands-on time creating toolpaths, setting up a job and operating the Axiom Pro CNC router. Woodcraft will supply all necessary materials.

How to Make Through Dovetails by Hand

Thursday, July 18, 6 PM - 9 PM

Making dovetail joints by hand can be a challenge but easily learned through a methodical approach. In this hands-on class, Mickey intends to teach students how to make through dovetails by hand easily and efficiently. With a series of exercises, students will develop the skills and know-how to properly layout and fit the joint using nothing more than hand saws and chisels. This is a skill that will no doubt add eye-appeal and bragging rights to your next woodworking project. In addition, this class will create a firmer foundation for those wishing to learn more challenging hand tool skills used in other types of dovetail joinery such as half-blind and hidden, mitered dovetails.

Box Making 2

Part 1: Saturday, July 20, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Part 2: Sunday, July 21, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

In this two-day class, students will learn to explore the endless design possibilities in box making. Students will learn pattern routing, cove cutting and use of the gooseneck scraper. The box will be constructed primarily of exotic woods including Leopardwood, Zebrawood and Wenge.

Introduction to Sharpening Methods and Techniques

Tuesday, July 23, 6 PM - 9 PM

This class is an overview of the various sharpening methods, techniques, jigs, and abrasives/sharpening stones commonly used to sharpen most woodworking hand tools. The lecture and demonstration by Mickey will also cover the use of power grinding, both wet and dry, with various abrasives along with slower and less efficient methods employed to achieve a sharp edge on primarily chisels and plane blades.This class is intended to clear up any confusion or mysteries that beginners or even advanced woodworkers have about tool sharpening. Time permitting, students will be given an opportunity to use some of the available equipment. Students are also encouraged to bring in a dull chisel or plane blade to enhance the discussion.

Date Night - Make a Triple Wine Bottle Cradle

Thursday, July 25, 6 PM - 9 PM

This is another small project in our "Date Night Series" that will surely please all who enjoy a sip of vino from time-to-time. Couples will share in the joy and learning of how to create a simple but elegant display rack for your most favorite bottles of wine. However, if you are like me, the bottles never stay full for very long! Come and share a few laughs and enjoy the fun in making something with your hands. The class fee is for each couple.

Mastering the Bench Chisel

Tuesday, July 30, 6 PM - 9 PM

In this class, students will learn how to sharpen and use the basic woodworking bench chisel. Through a series of short exercises, Mickey will teach students various techniques that will be sure to enhance their hand tool skills.

Introduction to Woodturning and Make a Wooden Pen

Wednesday, July 31, 6 PM - 9 PM

With the combination of lecture, demonstration and hands-on training, students will be introduced to the joys of wood turning by learning how to make a wooden pen on the wood lathe. Students will also be introduced to lathe safety, lathe turning tools and important accessories as they apply to both spindle and bowl turning. By taking this introductory course, students will be better prepared to take further hands-on wood turning classes. Woodcraft will supply all tools and materials.