Woodcraft of Cleveland

Scrollsaw / Bandsaw Box Class

Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the foundational skills of box making by starting with a scrollsaw project and progressing to a bandsaw box. We’ll begin by crafting a smaller box with a drawer using the scrollsaw. You will learn how to: - Shape the basic outline of the box - Cut off the back of the box - Cut out the drawer - Cut off the front and back of the drawer - Hollow out the drawer - Assemble the entire box with the drawer Once you’ve mastered these techniques on the scrollsaw, you’ll apply the same process on the bandsaw to create a larger box. By the end of the class, you’ll have two completed projects and a solid understanding of both scrollsaw and bandsaw box-making techniques.

Intarsia Basics

Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Intarsia is a scrollsaw technique whereby you cut different species of wood into varied shapes to create a mosaic like picture. Each piece is sanded and formed to give the appearance of depth. Segmentation offers all of the same cutting and shaping skills of intarsia, but uses only one species of wood which is then stained or painted to achieve the colors you desire. In this class you will be doing segmentation to acquire the cutting and shaping skills needed for intarsia. When you are finished with this class you will have a better understanding of the skills needed to do an intarsia piece.

Four Step Cabinet Making.

Part 1: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Part 2: Sunday, June 7, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

The furniture that the Shakers built is making an amazing comeback., but what if your skills need polishing in order to join the furniture revolution? This four step classes will take you through the woodworking process. STEP ONE: Material prep will utilize the jointer, planer, table saw, chop saw as well as hand planes. STEP TWO: This step will be in Carcass construction, both traditional and modern carcass making techniques will be demonstrated and used I order to construct the cabinet carcass. Included will be dovetailing. STEP THREE: When most non-woodworkers look at a cabinet, all they see are the doors and drawers. Students will cut a door panel as well as rails and stiles using a router table. STEP FOUR: Making the drawer. Drawers are the most abused form of woodworking. Nothing will undergo the constant open and shut problems that they have to endure. This final Step will teach the student how to properly construct and install the drawer for your cabinet. If you are interested in beginning woodworking or honing your existing skills, then this is the class for you. Students will be granted a 10% discount on most hand tools and accessories the day of the class.