Woodcraft of Harrisburg

Epoxy River Table (2 Part Class)

Part 1: Sunday, September 21, 1 PM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, September 28, 12 PM - 5 PM

This is a 2 part class, All students attend both dates. Tuition includes the 1st & 2nd date. In this class students will be introduced to the process of making an epoxy river table, including mold construction, slab preparation, and epoxy pouring. Several different epoxy options will be discussed, along with dye and dust coloring. In part one, students will build the mold, cut and treat the slab, and pour the river. In part two, students will be instructed on how to prepare their river table for an epoxy top coat using several power tools such as the table saw, jointer, various sanders, and router table. After preparing, the top coat will be poured and projects would be ready for pickup in about a day. Water and snacks encouraged.

Turn a Wine Bottle Stopper with the Lathe

Saturday, September 27, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Learn how to turn beautiful and unique wine bottle stoppers. Students will learn how to turn the wood handle for a bottle stopper and assemble it and take the bottle stopper home with them.

The Art of Bowl Turning with the Lathe

Saturday, September 27, 1:30 PM - 5 PM

This class can teach someone new to the lathe how to make a bowl and can help an intermediate student refine their skills. Topics that will be covered in class: proper tool rest set up, proper approach and angle for efficient cutting, differences between the three different cutters (rougher, finisher and detail), scraping, shear cutting and sharpening. Students will practice the cuts appropriate for shaping and smoothing the inside and outside using traditional tools. Students will turn a bowl in this class. At the end of the class students should be able to turn a bowl on their own. Students are encouraged, although not required, to bring their own tools for an easier transition of skills from class to your own shop.