Woodcraft of Minneapolis

NEW! Intro To Relief Wood Carving

Saturday, September 20, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Curious about wood carving? This relaxed, hands-on class is for you! You'll get an 8"x10" basswood block and all the tools needed to learn the basics of relief carving. With step-by-step guidance from the instructor, you’ll practice making cuts on the back of your board and then carve your very own piece on the front. Bring a sketch to carve or choose from options available in class. Kevin’s approachable style and years of experience make it easy to learn and fun! Note: A $10 material fee (cash or Venmo) is collected by the instructor at the beginning of class.

101 Bandsaw

Sunday, September 21, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

This informative session will help you get the most out of your bandsaw. We'll begin with basic saw maintenance that will help your saw perform better, and then move on to blade selection and how to properly mount and tension your blade. Ralph will also talk about what to look for when buying a used saw and will demonstrate various cuts and discuss using jigs with your bandsaw. If the bandsaw is new to you, then this class is a must do!

Inlays Part 3: Using Epoxy

Part 1: Tuesday, September 23, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, September 24, 6 PM - 9 PM

If your inlay pattern includes complicated or irregular shapes, epoxy can simplify the process and give a unique finished look. In this two-evening class, you'll use a router to cut the void and then choose a color, mix the epoxy and fill the void. The epoxy needs time to cure so during the second evening, you'll plane, sand and finish the board. At the end, you'll be ready to make more challenging shapes and patterns for future projects. Note: A $20 materials fee (cash or Square) will be collected by the instructor at the beginning of class.