$180.00

All Levels

Date Night At Woodcraft CLS 670

with Bruce VanSledright

Friday, November 1, 6 PM - 9 PM

Do you and your significant other want to create a one of a kind woodworking project that your friends will be envious of while learning some woodworking skills? Projects are different in every class. Projects in the past include wine holders, tea lights, display boxes, barbeque grill tools, cheese boards, and clocks/weather stations.....just to name a few. These classes fill quickly often month's in advance so call soon to register. TO JOIN the FUN you only need to show up and make saw dust.

$200.00

All Levels

Woodworking Fundamentals Weekend CLS183

with Chris Mills

Sunday, November 3, 10 AM - 5 PM

Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop as you build and finish a project you'll be proud to display in your home.

$125.00

All Levels

Basic Woodcarving Worry Bird - CLS173

with Larry Secondo

Tuesday, November 5, 6 PM - 9 PM

Want to learn some basic carving techniques and take home a finished piece? This class is a great place to start, we'll be making worry birds! You will begin with learning the difference in carving and whittling, basic safely and how to sharpen your knives and keep them in great shape. From there you will get the chance to explore the woods carvers use along with 5 different cuts and techniques ending with a quick course on extra carving tools. You'll have so much fun that before you know it, you'll have your hand-carved piece to take home!

$350.00

All Levels

Resin and Wood Charcuterie Board with David Collis CLS1004

with David Collis

Part 1: Wednesday, November 6, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, November 13, 6 PM - 9 PM

Welcome to the world of wood and epoxy where you’ll be hands-on designing and making your own custom epoxy charcuterie board, that you'll take home with you. It is a large Charcuterie Board roughly 1” x 12” x 20” and normally valued starting around $150. In this informative class you’ll learn everything from wood preparation and resin molds to types of resins, conditions and details for pouring all the way through the sanding and finishing process. It will cover the complete end to end process. The class will consist of two different days, with a two-hour session each day. The first session will consist of prep through pouring, and the second session will complete everything from de-molding though finishing. Each student will gain experience using the highest quality materials with the latest in state of the art resin molds, leading quality supplier of pigments and colors, top quality epoxy from the original U.S. manufacturer, and the finest walnut, cherry, and other hardwoods sustainably sourced locally from Shenandoah Valley as well as the leading food grade safe finishes from the leading U.S. supplier. No prior woodworking experience is required. You’ll build a solid foundation exploring the art of wood and epoxy before making the leap to art, coffee tables, dining tables, bar tops, and more for your home! Your imagination has no limits!

$125.00

All Levels

Turning Pens and Pencils CLS1210

with Nate Blodgett

Thursday, November 7, 6 PM - 9 PM

Create a beautiful pen and pencil set the first time you use a lathe. A great gift for friends and relatives.

$200.00

All Levels

Introduction To The Lathe CLS238

with Chris Bunn

Sunday, November 10, 10 AM - 5 PM

Tired of making things square and flat? Don’t have room for all the equipment? This class introduces you to the lathe, turning tools, sharpening and spindle turning techniques. This class teaches lathe safety, proper body mechanics and the use of basic tool techniques to produce two of the most commonly found shapes: beads and coves. After learning these techniques you will have the opportunity to turn one or two small projects chosen by the instructor. Once you’re hooked on turning we offer pen, bowl turning and other turned project classes.

$125.00

All Levels

Scroll Saw Level I CLS181

with Nick Motowylak

Tuesday, November 12, 10 AM - 1 PM

With endless possibilities, your biggest challenge will be deciding what you can do next with your scroll saw. This tool opens up the worlds of possibility! Learn blade selection, tensioning, and the pros and cons of fixed speed versus various speed saws while making several take-home projects.

$125.00

All Levels

History of Furniture Design CLS 756

with Cristian Wicha

Thursday, November 14, 6 PM - 9 PM

Do you want to design your own furniture, cabinetry or projects but don't know where to begin? Do you know the difference between Shaker versus Modern designs or Arts and Crafts versus Federal? Come take our Furniture Design Basics Class and we will explain the differences between various styles of furniture to include the details that define that style. The class also teaches you how to approach the basic design of furniture to include size, proportion and joinery.

$180.00

All Levels

Date Night At Woodcraft CLS 670

with Nate Blodgett

Friday, November 15, 6 PM - 9 PM

Do you and your significant other want to create a one of a kind woodworking project that your friends will be envious of while learning some woodworking skills? Projects are different in every class. Projects in the past include wine holders, tea lights, display boxes, barbeque grill tools, cheese boards, and clocks/weather stations.....just to name a few. These classes fill quickly often month's in advance so call soon to register. TO JOIN the FUN you only need to show up and make saw dust. Project will be kitchen trivets.

$125.00

Beginner

Flat And Square: The Art Of Milling Lumber CLS163

with Bruce VanSledright

Saturday, November 16, 10 AM - 5 PM

Save money and gain control of your project from end-to-end when you learn the proper use of the jointer, thickness planer, and table saw to take rough cut lumber to four-square stock.

$200.00

All Levels

Intro to Wood Finishing CLS097

with Keith Novosel

Sunday, November 17, 10 AM - 5 PM

Are you ready to finally understand the basics of how to hand finish the project you just spent hours building? Basic wood finishing is the perfect class for you. The one day seminar is geared towards explaining and demonstrating the basic concepts and processes behind sanding and finishing. The course will cover all aspects of wood preparation, coloring and finishing. The goal is to give students a basic understanding of the different techniques for applying color, and finish by hand. Topics covered include wood selection, sanding and preparation of material, pore filling, oil and water based dye stains, and how to finish. Additionally, it will demonstrate techniques for enhancing grain and how to identify the proper protection of future projects. All supplies will be provided and students need only a basic knowledge of sanding, wood species, and finishing terminology.

$125.00

All Levels

Knife Scale Making - CLS 345

with Kerry Reilly

Tuesday, November 19, 10 AM - 1 PM

In this class, you will learn how to make a wooden handle for a knife blank using wooden scales. Everything from how to align the pin holes and cut and contour, to picking the right finish that's going to give you that professional look. At the end of the session, you'll walk away with your very own, custom knife.

$125.00

All Levels

Bowl Turning - CLS024

with Chris Bunn

Wednesday, November 20, 6 PM - 9 PM

You've done the pen, you've done the candlesticks, now it's time to expand your skills when you step up to bowl turning. Learn wood selection, preparation, mounting techniques, finishing, and how to use the side ground bowl gouge.

$200.00

All Levels

Woodworking Fundamentals Weekday CLS183

with Carey Wheeler

Part 1: Thursday, November 21, 10 AM - 2 PM

Part 2: Friday, November 22, 10 AM - 2 PM

Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop as you build and finish a project you'll be proud to display in your home.

$120.00

All Levels

Sketchup For Beginners CLS439

with Tom Darone

Thursday, November 21, 6 PM - 9 PM

This is a beginning course on how to use Sketchup to design your woodworking projects. The objective of the course is to teach students the basics of Sketchup, including configuring the toolset for woodworking design, basic navigating, drawing, and editing. The student will also design a table to put all the skills to use. Each student must contact the instructor before the class (1 week ahead is strongly encouraged) to arrange/select how to obtain the software. Three options will be provided, two of which require working with the Windows operating system. The online free Sketchup version will not work for this class.

$200.00

All Levels

Woodworking Fundamentals Weekend CLS183

with Chris Mills

Saturday, November 23, 10 AM - 5 PM

Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop as you build and finish a project you'll be proud to display in your home.

$190.00

All Levels

Intro to the Router and Techniques CLS777

with Bob MacKichan

Saturday, November 30, 10 AM - 5 PM

Are you new to the router or are you thinking about buying your first one? Then this class is for you! You'll be introduced to different types of routers and how they work along with what tasks can be achieved with one. Router safety will also be discussed for hand-held and router table operations. We will go over different types of router bits and how to choose them to complete any project that you are designing. In the second part of the class, you will learn how to make a variety of jigs and how to match a jig to the router task at hand.

$200.00

All Levels

Introduction To The Lathe CLS238

with Chris Bunn

Tuesday, December 3, 10 AM - 5 PM

Tired of making things square and flat? Don’t have room for all the equipment? This class introduces you to the lathe, turning tools, sharpening and spindle turning techniques. This class teaches lathe safety, proper body mechanics and the use of basic tool techniques to produce two of the most commonly found shapes: beads and coves. After learning these techniques you will have the opportunity to turn one or two small projects chosen by the instructor. Once you’re hooked on turning we offer pen, bowl turning and other turned project classes.

$180.00

All Levels

Date Night At Woodcraft CLS 670

with Bruce VanSledright

Friday, December 6, 6 PM - 9 PM

Do you and your significant other want to create a one of a kind woodworking project that your friends will be envious of while learning some woodworking skills? Projects are different in every class. Projects in the past include wine holders, tea lights, display boxes, barbeque grill tools, cheese boards, and clocks/weather stations.....just to name a few. These classes fill quickly often month's in advance so call soon to register. TO JOIN the FUN you only need to show up and make saw dust.

$200.00

All Levels

Intro to Restoration CLS219

with Nikki March

Saturday, December 7, 10 AM - 5 PM

Ever wonder how to fix a scratch, gouge, or other damage on a piece of furniture? Ever want to make that fix blend in with existing finishing? This class will not only show you how to fix these common problems but will also go over color theory, color blending, creating missing pieces, filling, topcoat restoring, and much, much more.

$200.00

All Levels

Woodworking Fundamentals Weekend CLS183

with Chris Mills

Sunday, December 8, 10 AM - 5 PM

Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop as you build and finish a project you'll be proud to display in your home.

$125.00

All Levels

Basic Woodcarving Worry Bird - CLS173

with Larry Secondo

Tuesday, December 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

Want to learn some basic carving techniques and take home a finished piece? This class is a great place to start, we'll be making worry birds! You will begin with learning the difference in carving and whittling, basic safely and how to sharpen your knives and keep them in great shape. From there you will get the chance to explore the woods carvers use along with 5 different cuts and techniques ending with a quick course on extra carving tools. You'll have so much fun that before you know it, you'll have your hand-carved piece to take home!

$125.00

All Levels

Introduction to Box Making CLS401

with Nate Blodgett

Thursday, December 12, 5:30 PM - 9 PM

Students learn to construct a simple keepsake box. Students will learn basic box techniques that include machine setup, select grain pattern, surface/resaw lumber, grain wrap, cut accurate miters, cut dados, rout raised panel lid, box glue up and clamping, cut and install splines, rout finger groove, and relieve box lid. Discussions will include sanding, selecting and applying finish, installing hinges, and alternative box making techniques.

$125.00

All Levels

Scroll Saw Level I CLS181

with Nick Motowylak

Friday, December 13, 10 AM - 1 PM

With endless possibilities, your biggest challenge will be deciding what you can do next with your scroll saw. This tool opens up the worlds of possibility! Learn blade selection, tensioning, and the pros and cons of fixed speed versus various speed saws while making several take-home projects.

$200.00

All Levels

Build With Festool CLS 531

with Mark Schwender

Saturday, December 14, 10 AM - 5 PM

Have you wanted to use Festool products but have not had the opportunity? Want to experience the tools for yourself or learn new tricks? Come and take the Build with Festool Class and get hands on experience using the best tools on the market. Students will work together to build a night stand with drawer and adjustable shelf using all Festool products to include the track saw, domino joiner, sanders, kapex miter saw, routers and multiple accessories. Students will draw straws to see who gets to take the final product home. This is a great opportunity to experience Festool.

$200.00

All Levels

Woodworking Fundamentals Weekend CLS183

with Chris Mills

Sunday, December 15, 10 AM - 5 PM

Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop as you build and finish a project you'll be proud to display in your home.

$125.00

All Levels

Knife Scale Making - CLS 345

with Kerry Reilly

Tuesday, December 17, 10 AM - 1 PM

In this class, you will learn how to make a wooden handle for a knife blank using wooden scales. Everything from how to align the pin holes and cut and contour, to picking the right finish that's going to give you that professional look. At the end of the session, you'll walk away with your very own, custom knife.

$125.00

All Levels

Fundamentals Of Hand Tools - CLS640

with Cristian Wicha

Tuesday, December 17, 6 PM - 9 PM

Hand tools are a necessary part of woodworking project. After machining, you will need to smooth the surface of your work piece with a hand plane or maybe remove a small piece of wood to make the joint fit with a bench chisel. In this class different hand tools will be discussed and demonstrated. How to use a bench chisel to make a crisp edge, how to smooth and remove milling marks with a smoothing hand plane are just a few examples of what will be discussed and demonstrated. Multiple topics will be discussed such as: What are the different types of hand planes? What is the first hand plane to purchase? What is a good hand saw? How to use a marking gauge? These and other topics will be discussed to start you on your way to a great experience in purchasing and using hand tools.

$200.00

All Levels

Woodworking Fundamentals Weekday CLS183

with Carey Wheeler

Part 1: Thursday, December 19, 10 AM - 2 PM

Part 2: Friday, December 20, 10 AM - 2 PM

Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop as you build and finish a project you'll be proud to display in your home.

$180.00

All Levels

Date Night At Woodcraft CLS 670

with Nate Blodgett

Friday, December 20, 6 PM - 9 PM

Do you and your significant other want to create a one of a kind woodworking project that your friends will be envious of while learning some woodworking skills? Projects are different in every class. Projects in the past include wine holders, tea lights, display boxes, barbeque grill tools, cheese boards, and clocks/weather stations.....just to name a few. These classes fill quickly often month's in advance so call soon to register. TO JOIN the FUN you only need to show up and make saw dust.

$190.00

All Levels

Complete Band Saw CLS1026

with Bruce VanSledright

Saturday, December 21, 10 AM - 5 PM

This class covers everything from purchasing considerations, full adjustment, and maintenance. Explore the full range of the band saws capabilities including Re-sawing and Template cutting. You will learn ways to practice and improve your cutting skills on the most versatile machine in any shop. If you are a hand tool woodworker looking to save time and effort to focus on the finer aspects of your project, a turner looking to prepare stock ready to go on a lathe, or looking to add interest to your work with curves and angles, there is sure to be a lot of interesting ideas here.

$200.00

All Levels

Introduction To The Lathe CLS238

with Chris Bunn

Sunday, December 29, 10 AM - 5 PM

Tired of making things square and flat? Don’t have room for all the equipment? This class introduces you to the lathe, turning tools, sharpening and spindle turning techniques. This class teaches lathe safety, proper body mechanics and the use of basic tool techniques to produce two of the most commonly found shapes: beads and coves. After learning these techniques you will have the opportunity to turn one or two small projects chosen by the instructor. Once you’re hooked on turning we offer pen, bowl turning and other turned project classes.