Woodcraft of Northern Virginia

Woodworking Fundamentals II - CLS612

Part 1: Saturday, December 14, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, December 15, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop. You will learn about taking rough wood into a finished piece using the planer, jointer, miter saw, router and tablesaw. The class project will be a Shaker-style table design and is a perfect blend of traditional joints and delicate lines. Learn mortise and tenon joinery, cutting tapered legs, and basic hand tool use of chisels and planes. Learn the fundamentals of woodworking and take home a hand crafted piece of furniture.

Wood Finishing 101 - CLS178

Tuesday, December 17, 6 PM - 9 PM

You're not finished until it's finished and this course helps you add the perfect touch to complete your project. You'll learn the concepts behind finishing, how to prepare your surface, how staining and dye work, and several basic finishes. You will practice the specific skills you need to apply a general purpose finish to your prized projects.

Woodworking Fundamentals I - CLS611

Saturday, December 21, 10 AM - 5 PM

Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop as you build and finish a project you'll be proud to display in your home.