Woodcraft of Minneapolis

Bowl Turning with Carbide Tools

Wednesday, August 6, 6 PM - 9 PM

Are you interested in taking a fun and creative woodworking class? If so, this class is for you! It’s the perfect make-and-take bowl turning class for beginners (no experience needed). In this class, you can focus solely on the creative process of bowl turning. We use carbide tools, which are amazingly durable and stay sharp much longer than traditional turning tools. We also explore the range of carbide tools available and how to use them, and we provide basic lathe techniques to help you turn the perfect bowl. Note: A $20 materials fee (cash or Venmo) is payable to the instructor at the class

Electric Guitar Setup

Tuesday, August 12, 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!

Creating Curves with Bent Lamination

Part 1: Wednesday, August 13, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, August 20, 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.