Woodcraft of Fort Worth

Basic Woodworking

Part 1: Saturday, December 7, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, December 8, 9 AM - 5 PM

Just getting started in woodworking or interested in improving your woodworking skills? This foundation course introduces you to the wonderful world of woodworking. In this two day hands-on class you will construct a small wall shelf with a drawer and two shelves using basic joinery techniques. You will also gain experience in how to safely use a miter saw, table saw, bandsaw, jointer, planer, router table and sanders.

Basic Cabinet

Part 1: Saturday, December 14, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, December 15, 9 AM - 5 PM

The Basic Cabinet Class is a foundational woodworking course designed to equip beginners with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to construct a Shaker style cabinet. The cabinet dimensions are 16" x 24" x 35". Throughout the course, students will learn essential techniques such as measuring, cutting, and using pocket holes to join wood to create functional and aesthetically pleasing cabinets. The curriculum covers topics including selecting appropriate tools and materials, and safely operating woodworking machinery. Under Bill Martin's guidance, participants will gain hands-on experience allowing them to develop confidence and proficiency in cabinet making. By the end of the course, students will have the skills to embark on their own cabinet-making projects with competence and creativity.

Basic Cutting Board Class

Saturday, December 21, 9 AM - 4 PM

Students will be using Walnut, Hard Maple, Cherry, and Purpleheart to make a 12" x 15" cutting board. They will be learning woodworking techniques on a Powermatic planer, Jet drum sander, and Sawstop table saw and router table. Students will also learn the different types of cutting boards, ideal wood species for the cutting board, and different techniques on how to finish cutting boards.