Woodcraft of Columbus

Build a Concert Ukulele

Part 1: Saturday, April 26, 3 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Sunday, April 27, 4 PM - 9 PM

Who doesn't want to build their own Concert Ukulele? In this three-session class, you will build StewMac's Concert Ukulele kit (Item #163817). The cost of the class includes the kit, as well as the finishing supplies you need to complete the instrument, along with expert instruction from accomplished luthier, Passang Bhote. Passang will walk you through the process of completing the Ukulele, but it’s up to you to practice playing it once you’re done!

Finishing Series Pt 2: All About Top Coats

Tuesday, April 29, 6 PM - 9 PM

Join our finishing expert Lori Andrews in a continuation of her Finishing series. She’ll teach you all about how and why to select, and apply different common types of topcoats on your projects, considering how your project is to be used. There’s a lot of misinformation out there, so take this chance to let our expert demystify the subject! Shellac, lacquer, oil- or water-based urethanes, or even oils and waxes, Lori will explain the pros and cons to help you select the right product, and get that professional finished look. Bring all your topcoat questions and Lori will help clear up your concerns, and she’ll have lots of examples so you can see how different products and finishes really look, leaving you with more knowledge and confidence to complete your own finishing projects. Part 1 (Coloring Wood) of this series is not required, but is a very helpful companion to your finishing knowledge base.

Intro To Pyrography & Wood Dyeing

Saturday, May 3, 12 PM - 3 PM

Learn to create decorative designs with a wood-burning tool in this beginner-friendly class. Christian Casas will lead you through the steps from strategy to execution of your first piece. Learn how to prepare a wooden surface, transfer a design, and use a wood-burning tool to create lines and color on a wooden object. In this class, I will teach you how to use an essential pyrography tool to turn a simple fern design into a beautiful piece of wood-burned art. You will learn about the required tools and materials and how to use everything safely. We’ll go through some types of surfaces you can burn on, different burners and nibs, how to transfer the design onto the wood, burning techniques, and what finishes to use to seal and protect your art. This class is suitable for beginners; no prior experience is necessary. All materials and machines are PROVIDED for this class. If you decide to purchase any equipment used in the class (new) there would be a 10% discount. Pyrography is a beautiful craft suitable for all skill levels. You can use it to create many different items for yourself or gifts for others: jewelry, photo frames, furniture, wall decor, candle holders, wedding decor, memorial pieces… The list goes on! It also doesn’t have to be about the finished work, as the nature of burning is a great mindfulness practice - if you get a beautiful piece of art at the end, then that’s a bonus!