Woodcraft of Portsmouth

Building an Acoustic Guitar

Part 1: Friday, February 20, 2026, 8 AM - 6 PM

Part 2: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 8 AM - 6 PM

Part 3: Sunday, February 22, 2026, 8 AM - 3 PM

Many of those who have played or even admired the beauty of the guitar have shown interest in someday making an heirloom instrument that can be played today and passed on and continued to be played for generations. This class is designed to take a beginner/imtermediate woodworker through the steps to make a steel string acoustic guitar from a kit. You will learn the terminology and techniques focused on many of the specialized processes to complete your personalized instrument. The process is broken down into small steps to familiarize the student with the construction of the neck including truss rod installation, fingerboard & fretting, abalone inlay and construction of the body including brace trimming/fitting, top installation, bridge gluing/alignment, purfling and final fit up of the neck to body joint using a bolt-on system. Each guitar will be completed leaving the final top coat finish up to the student. Look for other classes designed for finishing techniques. Tuition fee includes the guitar kit along with a hard-shell case.

Basic Bowl Turning

Saturday, March 7, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

This class is designed for anyone who ever wanted to turn a bowl. No turning experience necessary. If you have turning experience and have your own tools, bring them, but we have enough for everyone. Topics will include wood selection, mounting options, tool selection, sharpening, sanding and finishing.

Turning A Wooden Pen

Sunday, March 8, 2026, 4 PM - 7 PM

Have you ever wanted to make something yourself but you just didn't know what? Join us in this pen turning class and learn the basics of pen making including stock selection, turning techniques, and assembly of the pen. You will leave with a completed pen to keep or give as a gift. Materials included for one pen, you may make more as time permits.