Woodcraft of Harrisburg

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3831 Union Deposit Road
Harrisburg, PA 17109

Hours of Operations

Sunday

12PM - 5PM

Monday

9AM - 7PM

Tuesday

9AM - 7PM

Wednesday

9AM - 7PM

Thursday

9AM - 7PM

Friday

9AM - 7PM

Saturday

9AM - 6PM

Retail store pricing may vary from internet or catalog pricing.

Woodworking Classes in Harrisburg

$90.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Turning a Decorative Wooden Christmas Tree With Carbide Tools on the Lathe

with Dave Schell

Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10 AM - 1 PM

It's never too early to start on your holiday decorations! Celebrate the season by creating a beautiful decorative wooden Christmas tree on the lathe. This class is perfect for beginning woodturners who want to build confidence while making a festive keepsake. You'll learn the fundamentals of spindle turning, including proper lathe safety, carbide tool selection, shaping smooth tapers, sanding, and applying a finish. Before you know it, you'll be turning beautiful wooden Christmas trees to decorate your home and make thoughtful handmade holiday gifts for family and friends! By the end of class, you'll take home a handcrafted wooden Christmas tree that's ready to display year after year. ***If a class is Sold Out, call the store at 717-409-8173 & ask to be put on the waitlist!***

$90.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Decorating Bowls Through Power Carving

with Dave Schell

Sunday, August 30, 2026, 1 PM - 4 PM

Take your turned bowls to the next level by adding beautiful carved textures and decorative embellishments with power carving! In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to use a Dremel rotary tool paired with Kutzall carbide burrs to create eye-catching patterns, flowing textures, and artistic details that transform an ordinary bowl into a one-of-a-kind work of art. The class will cover proper tool selection, safe power carving techniques, burr control, layout ideas, and design principles to help you confidently add decorative elements to your woodworking projects. You'll also learn how different carving patterns can enhance the natural beauty of the wood and add depth and visual interest. A pre-turned wooden bowl will be provided for each student to decorate during class. If you've already turned a bowl of your own, you're encouraged to bring it along and personalize it with the techniques you'll learn. Whether you're a woodturner looking to expand your creative options or a woodworker interested in decorative carving, this class is a fun introduction to the artistic possibilities of power carving. ***If a class is Sold Out, call the store at 717-409-8173 & ask to be put on the waitlist!***

$90.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Turning a Decorative Wooden Snowman on the Lathe

with Dave Schell

Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10 AM - 1 PM

It's never too early to start on your holiday decorations! Join us as you create an adorable decorative wooden snowman on the lathe. This fun project is a great way to learn the fundamentals of woodturning while making a decoration you'll enjoy for years to come. You'll learn how to shape multiple spheres, form decorative details, create clean transitions, and achieve a smooth finish. Before you know it, you'll be turning charming wooden snowmen to decorate your home and create one-of-a-kind holiday gifts everyone will love! ***If a class is Sold Out, call the store at 717-409-8173 & ask to be put on the waitlist!***

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Machinery Maintenance

Saturday, September 12, 2026, 1 PM - 2 PM

Learn essential maintenance steps for keeping your woodworking machines accurate, clean, and running safely at peak performance.

Kreg 2-Day Event (Day 1)

Friday, September 18, 2026, 11 AM - 12 PM

Join us for our Kreg ALL DAY EVENT with our featured Kreg demo from 11am to 12pm! See Kreg tools in action throughout both days. Our in-store experts will be available to discuss products, answer questions and give recommendations. You can see the all-new Kreg EDGE live in person! While you’re here, enter for a chance to win a Kreg Grand Prize (no purchase necessary). Plus, enjoy 20% off all Kreg* products during the event! *Exclusions Apply - See Store for Details.

Duck Decoy Carving Demo

Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10 AM - 2 PM

Only at Woodcraft of Harrisburg! Join us for a special demonstration with Scott Walter, author of How to Carve a Duck Decoy. Scott will take you through the fascinating process of transforming a simple block of wood into a beautifully carved duck decoy. Throughout the demonstration, he'll share his carving techniques, tips for achieving realistic shapes and details, and insights gained from years of carving experience. Scott will also discuss his book, How to Carve a Duck Decoy, explaining how it can help both beginning and experienced carvers develop their skills. Following the demonstration, he'll be available to answer your questions about carving techniques, tools, finishing methods, and the decoy-making process.

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