Woodcraft of Washington DC Area

Introduction To The Lathe CLS238

Saturday, November 1, 2025, 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.

Bowl Turning - CLS024

Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10 AM - 2 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.

Build With Festool CLS 531

Saturday, November 8, 2025, 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.

Knife Scale Making - CLS 345

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 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.

Woodworking Fundamentals Weekday CLS183

Part 1: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10 AM - 2 PM

Part 2: Friday, November 21, 2025, 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.

Introduction To The Lathe CLS238

Sunday, November 23, 2025, 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.

Bowl Turning - CLS024

Thursday, December 11, 2025, 10 AM - 2 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.

Build With Festool CLS 531

Saturday, December 20, 2025, 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.

Introduction To The Lathe CLS238

Sunday, December 21, 2025, 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.

Knife Scale Making - CLS 345

Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 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.

Bowl Turning - CLS024

Thursday, January 8, 2026, 10 AM - 1 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.

Introduction To The Lathe CLS238

Sunday, January 11, 2026, 10 AM - 5 AM

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.

Build With Festool CLS 531

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 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.

Knife Scale Making - CLS 345

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 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.

Bed Side Table -Design to Finish CLS526

Part 1: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10 AM - 5 AM

Part 2: Sunday, January 25, 2026, 10 AM - 5 AM

In this class, you will learn everything from picking your wood, milling, designing and constructing a Bed side Table. Mortise and Tenon Joinery will be used in the process

Introduction To The Lathe CLS238

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 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.