Hours of Operations

Sunday

12PM - 5PM

Monday

9AM - 7PM

Tuesday

9AM - 7PM

Wednesday

9AM - 7PM

Thursday

Closed

* Closed for Christmas!

Friday

9AM - 7PM

Saturday

9AM - 6PM

Store Announcements

Closed for Christmas!

Retail store pricing may vary from internet or catalog pricing.

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Woodworking Classes in Iowa City

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$65.00

Beginner

Hands-On Finish: Hard Wax Oils

with Tony Evans

Friday, January 2, 2026, 6 PM - 7:30 PM

Join Tony Evans for a hands on finishing lecture. In this course Tony will go through his process of applying hard wax oils and how to repair them. Come ready to apply some finish. $5 material fee payable to instructor at class start.

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$100.00

Beginner

Hand Plane Restoration

with Hunter Menken

Monday, January 5, 2026, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

Many of us woodworkers have a piece of rust on a shelf that used to be called a hand plane. Join Hunter and get that thing cleaned up! Learn how to discern the quality of the plane and the scale of its problems and be prepared to get messy tuning your vintage plane.

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$85.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Handsaws

with Hunter Menken

Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

Learn how Hunter Menken sharpens and maintains his Western-style handsaws. As a trained saw maker he'll distill the dos and don'ts of accurate sharpening as well as describing his techniques for properly using a handsaw.

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What's Happening at Woodcraft of Iowa City

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Turning with Mark Nelson

Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 1 PM - 2 PM

From mistakes, to turning, and allll the way to finishing come on down to visit with Mark during his regular demo times. You're sure to learn something new!

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Choosing a Handsaw

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 1 PM - 2 PM

Making a cut with a handsaw seems easy – but there are some important factors to consider.  Let our in-store experts walk you through how to pick the right saw for your project.

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Microjig 2-Day Event (Day 1)

Friday, January 16, 2026, 11 AM - 12 PM

Join us for our Microjig ALL DAY EVENT with our featured demo from 11am to 12pm! See Microjig in action throughout the day. Our in-store experts will be available to discuss products and answer questions. While you are here, enter for a chance to win a Microjig item or $100.00 gift card (no purchase necessary). Plus enjoy 15% off all Microjig products during the event. Exclusions Apply - See Store for Details.

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Woodcraft of Iowa City is Ready to Help You Make Wood Work!

Woodcraft of Iowa City is the area’s premiere destination for the best woodworking tools, wood, supplies and advice. Whether you consider yourself a novice woodworker or an expert craftsman, Woodcraft has the brands that sawdust makers prefer! Shop top power tool brands like JET, Powermatic, Festool, Laguna, Rikon and more. Plus find the best selection of hand tools from WoodRiver, pfeil, Flexcut, Veritas and other favorites. Stop by for our free monthly woodworking demos or take part in a woodworking seminar. At Woodcraft of Iowa City we enjoy Helping You Make Wood Work®

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We Sell the Best Brands in Woodworking

The best woodworking has to offer from brands like Festool, JET, RIKON and more!

Festool Woodworking Tools. Woodcraft is the largest Festool retailer in the US.
SawStop Table Saws - the standard in table saw safety.
Laguna - Supermax woodworking tools, accessories, and abrasives.