Woodcraft of Seattle

Sawdust Therapy I (Beginning Woodworking)

Part 1: Monday, November 18, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Monday, November 25, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Monday, December 2, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Monday, December 9, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Monday, December 16, 6 PM - 9 PM

Learn the basics of using power tools for woodworking. You'll learn about the router, drill press, dovetail jigs, jointer, planer, band saw, and more as you create a tool box/garden tote/candle box. Safety Gear Including Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses & Dust Mask A $75 Material Fee Payable To The Instructor Is Required For This Class.

Introduction To Intarsia

Part 1: Wednesday, December 4, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, December 11, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, December 18, 1 PM - 4 PM

Intarsia is a technique where beautiful pictures are created in wood using different species and grain patterns for contrast. In this hands-on class, each student will be creating a Koi fish out of various colored woods. The cutting is done on a scroll saw, then each individual piece is shaped using carving tools and sandpaper to create depth. Once all the pieces are cut, shaped, and sanded they are glued up on a backer board to create the picture. All tools and materials included.

Hand Tool Basics, 3 Joints With 9 Tools

Part 1: Thursday, December 12, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, December 19, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Thursday, January 2, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, January 9, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Thursday, January 16, 6 PM - 9 PM

Hand tools can take over where your power tools leave off. They'll help you smooth your boards for a top shelf finish, fine tune the fit of your joinery, and create beautiful wood furniture. So get started right...or get back on track where you left off years ago. In this class you'll learn how to use the 9 basic hand tools: chisel, hand plane, dovetail saw, combination square, marking knife, sliding bevel, router, plane, and hammer. Then learn how to put them to work making the 3 traditional joints used in fine woodworking: the dado, the mortise and tenon, and the dovetail. A $40 Material Fee Payable To The Instructor Is Required For This Class. Please bring safety glasses, dust mask and wear closed-toe shoes.