Woodcraft of Loveland

Build An Electric Guitar

Part 1: Friday, October 10, 2025, 5 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Saturday, October 11, 2025, 12 PM - 5 PM

Part 3: Sunday, October 12, 2025, 12 PM - 5 PM

Part 4: Sunday, November 2, 2025, 12 PM - 5 PM

Designed for a beginner, this intensive 4-day course will teach you the skills needed to build a basic, “T” style electric guitar. We provide all the materials for the body and include an assembled neck and hardware to complete the guitar. During the first 3 days you will use table saw, jointer, planer, clamps, drum sander, router/router table, drill press, hand sanders, and other hand tools to build the body, set the neck and install the hardware. Following a guitar finish discussion, you are responsible for applying a finish your guitar body (and neck if needed) before returning for the final day where the guitar will be completed including installation of the electronics. (You provide the finishing materials. The 10% class discount would apply to items purchased in the store.)

Intro To Woodturning

Saturday, October 25, 2025, 11 AM - 4:30 PM

This workshop is designed for those who have recently gotten a wood lathe, or have had one for a while, and haven't gotten around to using it until now. During this workshop students get acquainted with the wood lathe and its parts and accessories. We will cover the turning process, as well as sanding and applying finish to a project while it's on the lathe. Students will also be shown a variety of turning tools and how they function. You will also be introduced to wood selection, tool selection, and tool sharpening. Students will test their skills while working on a small turning project. Students should bring suitable eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield. If you have problems with wood dust, a respirator or dust mask would be advisable. Also bring any wood turning tools you might have. Tools and safety gear will be provided for those who don't own them. Materials for turning will be provided.

Turning Hollow Christmas Ornaments

Saturday, November 1, 2025, 11 AM - 4:30 PM

Whether you are a beginner or have some experience in woodturning, turning small hollow-forms is a challenging, yet fun turning experience. Students will learn chucking application and turning techniques for exterior and interior turning, as well as tool usage for specific tasks. We will also be discussing grinding and sharpening methods, safety, and various tips and tricks that I have learned through the years. Design opportunities and aesthetics will be discussed, as well as coloring and finishing information. At the end of this class, each student will have their very own hand-turned ornament to take home and hang on their tree, or to give as a gift to a friend. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience in woodturning, turning small ornaments is a challenging, yet fun turning experience. Students will learn mandrel applications and turning techniques needed for this type of project, as well as tool usage for specific tasks. . We will also be discussing grinding and sharpening methods, safety, and various tips and tricks that I have learned through the years. Design opportunities and aesthetics will be discussed, as well as coloring and finishing information. At the end of this class, each student will have their very own hand-turned ornament to take home and hang on their tree, or to give as a gift to a friend.