Woodcraft of Colorado Springs

Shaker Boxes

Part 1: Saturday, August 30, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Part 2: Sunday, August 31, 10 AM - 4:30 PM

The Art of Shaker Oval Box Making: Raleigh Lockhart has been a skilled Shaker Box Maker for many years, and we are excited to be offering a class. Raleigh will begin the class by sharing the rich history and class overview of Shaker Oval Box Making. This will include History for Shaker Box Makers, Shop Safety, Tools used for the class and wood selection. We will then build three classic Shaker Bentwood Keepsakes - this is a great opportunity to learn this lost Art of Shaker Oval Box Making so you too can become a Shaker Box Maker!

Pen Making Basics: Fountain Pen

Sunday, September 14, 1 PM - 4 PM

Fountain pens are highly-desired classic and elegant writing instruments, both for yourself or for a thoughtful and unique gift. Fountain pens are also very sellable handmade works. In this class, we will teach you how to turn and construct a beautiful fountain pen. This class is an excellent way to get into the art of turning with hands-on lathe experience. Each student will turn and construct a complete fountain pen to take home. All materials are included. Consider making a distinctive fountain pen gift for your graduate, for a unique promotion or retirement gift, or other meaningful milestone which calls for a special celebration!

Woodturning 201 - Candlesticks

Saturday, September 27, 10 AM - 4:30 PM

Woodturning 101 is the Class Prerequisite - In the first 30 minutes - Raleigh Lockhart will begin the class with the hands-on brief refresher of the A, B, C and D’s of Woodturning – Focusing on the Foundation of Woodturning and Shop Safety. Balance of the Day – it is ALL about the featured Class Project! This is a hands-on class … so if you have woodturning tools, bring them so you can sharpen and use them in for the class! You will learn Wood and Tool selection to turn your beautiful project.