Woodcraft of Woburn

Box Building

Part 1: Monday, December 1, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Monday, December 8, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Monday, December 15, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Monday, December 22, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

Making a box is a useful and fun skill to develop. Box building is a great way to learn layout, joinery and assembly. In this class, we will build a lidded box that that can be used for pencils, crayons, layout tools, and countless other uses. To accomplish this, you will use power tools as well as hand tools. Students are required to bring a combination square, pencils, and safety glasses. Optional tools are chisels (¾", ½", and ¼"), hand saw (dovetail or Japanese style), bevel gauge, marking gauge, and dividers.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Friday, December 5, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Friday, December 12, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Friday, December 19, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Friday, December 26, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Sunday, December 14, 2025, 9 AM - 3 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.

Fundamentals of Drawer Building

Part 1: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

One of the most challenging aspects for the beginner or intermediate woodworker is building properly fitting drawers. In this class you will learn how to layout, cut drawer parts, and dovetail them together. You will also learn how to properly fit your drawer to an opening while allowing for seasonal movement. completed drawer built by you, a deeper understanding of joinery, and the confidence to build and install custom drawers in your own woodworking projects.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Monday, December 29, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Monday, January 5, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Monday, January 12, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Monday, January 19, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.

Fundamental Techniques In Bowl Turning

Part 1: Saturday, January 3, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Sunday, January 4, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM

A shallow (2") functional bowl from a plank of cherry is the perfect introduction to the fun of bowl turning. Students will be trained in fundamental gouge and scraper cutting techniques and developing an eye for making the shape desired. Using these techniques, turners cut wood efficiently and leave a smooth accurate surface on their work. We learn how to use the bevel gracefully to guide the knife edge along a smooth curve and why this technique allows such smooth tool control. Any surface imperfections are smoothed with a scraper. We sand to perfection and add a quick oil finish to bring out the luster of your work. We will mount a round section of a plank on a faceplate and turn the outside profile of the bowl and provide a spigot or recess on the bottom. Using a scroll chuck, we remount the blank on the spigot or in the recess and turn the rim and inside of the bowl. Lastly, we grip the bowl by the rim in a jam chuck and finish the foot. This fundamental technique can be used to turn bowls of many sizes and shapes.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.

Woodworking 2 - Cherry Hall Table

Part 1: Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

This class will build on skills learned in Woodworking I, although that class is not a prerequisite. Students will build a cherry hall table with a "floating top", tapered legs and mortise and tenon joinery. Students will learn how to safely use various hand tools and power tools. Participants will be required to bring a tape measure and combination square. Optional tools are a hand plane and ¼", ½" and 1" chisels.

Fundamental Techniques in Spindle Turning

Part 1: Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Sunday, January 11, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM

In this fast-paced class, students will be trained in fundamental chisel and gouge spindle- cutting techniques of spindle woodturning. Using these techniques, turners cut wood efficiently and leave a smooth accurate surface in their work. We learn how to use the bevel gracefully to guide the knife edge along a smooth curve and why this technique allows such smooth tool control. This class focuses on practicing proper techniques and we make a series of totems that contain examples of each cut that you learn; these serve as a reminder of the techniques that you learned. Beginning by roughing the blank to a cylinder, we practice the planing, chamfer and peeling cuts with the skew chisel. We proceed to the detail gouge and learn coves and beads. By putting all the techniques together, we will develop an eye for making the shape desired. The results of your practice are your totems for use as reference when making other projects.

Hand Tool Fundamentals

Part 1: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 6: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 7: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 8: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 9: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 10: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 11: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 12: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

If you would like to use hand tools more and be less dependent on machinery, this is a great opportunity for you. Take advantage of this class to create a hand tool foundation that you can build on. Learning to use hand tools correctly will open an entirely new woodworking experience, one that is enjoyable, very satisfying, and not as loud or dusty. Not many things in woodworking are more discouraging or frustrating than trying to use dull or neglected tools. In this twelve-week, one night per week class, you will learn how to use a handsaw and tune-up and use a hand plane, chisels, marking gauge, and marking knife. This is a skills-based class with a heavy emphasis on fundamentals, proper technique and safety. Students will be taught how to layout and execute fine joinery such as mortise and tenon, through dovetails, and half-blind dovetails. The instructor will also talk about wood movement and what can happen if you don't allow for it. During this class, students will build a traditional wall-hung cupboard with dovetailed casework and a frame and panel door using quality hardwood. Students will be required to bring some hand tools and they will learn how to make these tools perform at their optimum. Some of the lessons are: Sharpening chisels and plane irons Hand tool tune-up Sawing to a line Proper use of a chisel Using marking gauges and marking knives for accurate lines Using a hand plane Mortise and tenon joinery Dovetail joinery Wood movement Where and how to purchase furniture grade lumber Required Tools: Hand plane (number 3 or 4) ***** If you purchase a Stanley #4, the instructor suggests that you choose a vintage plane instead of a new one. Consider thevintagetoolshoppe.com ***** Chisels (1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1") Marking knife Tape measure Combination square Mallet Students are encouraged to bring the following tools but they are not required: Dovetail saw (western, Japanese, or gent) Marking gauge ***** Consider supporting a local tool maker - masswoodworks.com *****

Woodworking I

Part 1: Saturday, January 17, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.

Build a Serving Table

Part 1: Monday, January 26, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Monday, February 2, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Monday, February 9, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Monday, February 16, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Monday, February 23, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 6: Monday, March 2, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 7: Monday, March 9, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 8: Monday, March 16, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Shaker furniture is well known to be very functional. Add to that functionality some simple but graceful lines and you will have a beautiful piece that will never be outdated. Join us for six nights and build this very practical cherry table with tapered legs , two drawers with dovetail joinery, and a champfered top. This is a table that you will see in any Shaker Village. Students should have already taken Woodworking 1 or an equivalent class.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Monday, February 2, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Monday, February 9, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Monday, February 16, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Monday, February 23, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.

Open Shop

Part 1: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Join us for four consecutive Tuesday nights and receive advice and assistance building your project. You will have access to the shop’s tools once you have been checked out. What you build is completely up to you but you should keep your skill level in mind. Challenge yourself, step outside your comfort zone, and expand your skills. You can bring your own materials, or the instructor can assist with estimating your materials. Materials can then be purchased on your own or at Woodcraft. Instructor suggests taking Woodworking 1 or Woodworking 2 in advance of this class, but prior woodworking experience is also acceptable. Bring plans or photos of your project to the first class and be prepared to develop a plan of procedure.

Build A Flag Display Case

Part 1: Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Build a flag display case using quality hardwood. This case is designed to fit the standard 9.5'X5' U.S. Interment Flag but can be scaled to fit a different size. Burial flags are meant to be displayed and passed from generation to generation. Show your pride and patriotism by building a case that your loved one would be proud of. If you'd like, you can bring your flag to class to ensure precise measurements.

18th Century silver Chest

Part 1: Friday, February 6, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Friday, February 13, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Friday, February 20, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Friday, February 27, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Friday, March 6, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 6: Friday, March 13, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 7: Friday, March 20, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 8: Friday, March 27, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

This chest is a reproduction of a late 18th century or early 19th century silver chest. In modern times it will find itself useful as a jewelry chest, tool chest, or storage for important or sentimental articles. This piece is constructed from sapele mahogany and maple is used as a secondary wood. There are many dovetails in this project so experience in this type of joinery is preferable. Alternatively, other methods of joinery can be used. Inlay, which is stringing and sand shaded fans, will be incorporated in the chest if the student wishes, Because there are so many hardware choices for this period, it will be chosen and supplied by the student.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Sunday, February 22, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Monday, March 2, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Monday, March 9, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Monday, March 16, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Monday, March 23, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.