Woodcraft of Spokane

Introduction to the Wood Lathe

Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10 AM - 4 PM

This class is for the brand new woodturner and those for whom any association with the lathe may have been many years ago. It is also for those who have recently acquired a lathe or those who are anticipating purchasing one. We will introduce you to the basics of woodturning, the medium we use (wood), some of the things you can do on the lathe, which lathe might be best for you, and how to use it safely. You will be told about all of those other things you will need but nobody told you about - tools, grinders, chucks, drills, sandpaper, finishes, etc. Some of these (turning tools for instance) are a necessity, while others are desirable options. We will cover some basic sharpening techniques using a roughing gouge for our demonstration. Time permitting and how well you grasp a few basic tool techniques, you will be guided through making a simple project that you can take home and use. (All materials are included) (CLS311)

Table Saw Basics

Sunday, June 21, 2026, 12 PM - 4 PM

The table saw is the centerpiece of any woodworking shop. However, many people are not getting the best performance from this critical machine. We will cover such topics as safe operations, proper blade selection, how to check it during use, and tricks and tips to make sure it continues to perform as you want it to. Hands on work will include basic rip cuts and cross cuts.

Working with Epoxy

Part 1: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 2 PM - 5 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 2 PM - 5 PM

Join Marzell to cover the basics of working with epoxy. This 2-day course will cover mixing, coloring, and pouring epoxy. Students are encouraged to bring items to trap or suspend in the epoxy. The items must be dry. Wood, metal and fabric can all be trapped in resin. Students will each make a custom pour using clear and colored epoxy in a mold. The epoxy will then be cut and shaped into a one-of-a-kind clock.