Woodcraft of Minneapolis

Creating Curves with Bent Lamination

Part 1: Wednesday, June 11, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, June 18, 6 PM - 9 PM

The ability to bend wood introduces a new range of design possibilities, enhancing your work's diversity and quality. This class will teach you a common technique for creating curves where you’ll learn to resaw stock into strips, build a form for a simple curve, and glue and mount the strips on your form. In the second session, you'll remove the clamps and refine your piece using the jointer and bandsaw. By the end of the class, you'll have new skills to elevate your future woodworking projects. Basic experience using power tools is essential for this class. Note: a $20 materials fee (cash or Square) will be collected by the instructor at the beginning of class.

Intro To The Woodshop

Part 1: Saturday, June 21, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Part 2: Sunday, June 22, 10 AM - 4 PM

Are you new to woodworking? Want to brush up on basic skills? The instructor will teach how to safely use the essential power tools in any woodshop. Students will learn how to set up cuts and operate a table saw, planer, jointer, band saw, miter saw, and drill press. These skills will be put into practice to create a charcuterie board which can proudly be shown off to family and friends. On day two go beyond the basics and create a beautiful slide top keepsake box! You will practice skills learned in order to gain confidence using essential power tools. Use this foundation to accomplish your woodworking project goals. Note: a $20 materials fee (cash or check) will be collected by the instructor at the beginning of class.

Electric Guitar Setup

Tuesday, June 24, 6 PM - 9 PM

Improve the playability and tonal accuracy of your electric guitar with a hands-on set up. Learn to adjust your trussrod, nut slot depth, and string height, and make bridge saddle adjustments for intonation. We will also discuss fret dressing. You can master these fundamental skills and save on tech costs down the line. This is the absolute foundation of your individual tone!