Woodcraft of San Antonio

Intro To The Lathe

Monday, December 16, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Have you thought about turning a beautiful project on the lathe? Now you can, in this class we will turn a bowl. This will introduce you to end grain, as well as side grain and the challenges they bring. Louis will teach you the various parts of the lathe, proper safety, turning techniques, and a ton of useful tips. Finally, you will learn the various styles of finishing for your project. Not only do you learn to turn, but you take your project home with you! No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.

Woodshop 101 at Night

Part 1: Wednesday, December 18, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Part 2: Thursday, December 19, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Looking to get started in woodworking but not sure where to begin? This is the class for you! Louis will introduce you to the most common tools in the shop and assure you understand how to operate each of them safely. You will also learn the essentials about wood grain and movement as you move through the milling process. Students will be paired up during the class, and will leave with a cutting/serving board that will be a joy to show off. This is a hands-on class so come ready to get dirty, have some fun, and create something beautiful!! This is a two session night class. No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.

Intro To The Scroll Saw: Puzzle

Friday, December 20, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

In this class you will learn to use a scroll saw. Louis will teach you proper safety procedures, blade selection, set-up, design options, and material selection. Now it is time for some skill drills so you can get a feel for straight cuts as well as curved cuts. Next it is time to cut your project with your newly acquired skills. You end the afternoon with a new skill as well as a puzzle. No Refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of Class date.