Woodcraft of Dallas

Basic Woodworking

Part 1: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9 AM - 6 PM

Part 2: Sunday, April 12, 2026, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. OUR MOST POPULAR CLASS!! ADULTS ONLY - NO YOUTH - 18 YEARS AND OLDER. This foundation course introduces you to the wonderful world of woodworking. You will learn how to set alignment and use the chop saw, table saw, jointer, planner, band saw, router table and a stationary sander. Safety will be emphasized with each machine. Each student will complete a hands-on project using basic joinery techniques. Types of wood and finishing techniques will also be discussed. This is a great class and it fills quickly every month so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Hand Tool Basics & Sharpening

Part 1: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Chisels, scrapers, planes and saws are the most fundamental woodworking tools in the shop. Howard will provide hands-on instruction on how to sharpen, adjust and use each of these great tools. Students will practice "old world" basic exercises with each tool. Tool #1: Learn basic chisel techniques and how to cut a mortise for a hinge faster than any machine takes to set up. Tool #2: Learn how to use a cabinet scraper as a step toward applying a fine finish. Tool #3: Learn how great using a hand plane can be. Plane an edge straight, flatten a board and cut chamfers with ease. Tool #4: Sharpen and reset your dovetail saw so it cuts perfectly. Learn simple exercises that will give you great confidence with your saw. This is a wonderful hands-on class that anyone interested in hand tools will enjoy. Bring your own tools or buy new ones and leave this class knowing how to correctly use them on your next project. Please bring your own tools: 3/8" or 1/2" Chisel, Cabinet Scraper (Card Scraper), Hand Plane (#3 or #4 or #5) or any type of Block Plane and a Dovetail type Saw. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A RESTORATION CLASS. Tools Need To Be In Working Order. Please No Old Or Rusted Hand Tools That Could Need A Lot Of Work. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Band Saw Basics

Friday, April 17, 2026, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. ATTENTION ANYONE THAT HAS A BAND SAW! Are you a beginner or old-timer and have a Band Saw and not sure if it is working just right? Then this is the perfect class for you. This class will begin at "step one" on Band Saw setup and tuneup. Wheel alignment, blade selection, blade installation, cool blocks vs bearing guides and fine tuning will all be covered. Each student will do a setup and then cut a piece of perfect veneer. DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THIS CLASS! It is a MUST TAKE for anyone, beginner or old-timer, that uses this great machine. This promises to be a very popular class and will fill quickly so, sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.