Woodcraft of Washington DC Area

Making Dovetails with a Router

Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

One of the quickest ways to make a dovetail joint for draws or boxes is with a router. In conjunction with a dovetail jig, you will be making perfect dovetails for draws, boxes and other items. This class will discuss the difference between a half-blind dovetail and a through dovetail. The use of both the Porter Cable and the Leigh jigs will be used. If you have always wanted to take your woodworking up a notch, this class is for you.

Woodworking Fundamentals Weekday CLS183

Part 1: Thursday, September 24, 2026, 10 AM - 1 PM

Part 2: Friday, September 25, 2026, 10 AM - 1 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.

Building a Closet Organization System CLS1345

Thursday, September 24, 2026, 3 PM - 9 PM

Are you making best use of your closet space? Learn how to design a closet organization system that meets your needs and makes best use of your space. You’ll learn how to design a basic system of hanging bars, shelves and drawers customized to store the clothes, shoes and items that you use your closet for. You’ll learn how to make basic drawers using pocket hole joinery. Each participant will make a simple pocket hole joinery jig to quickly and accurately assemble basic drawers, then use this jig to assemble a drawer. Participants will keep both the jig and drawer for future use. We’ll discuss suggested building materials and methods, as well as options to apply a finish to your closet organization system. This class will give you the knowledge to design and build a closet organization system that meets your needs and makes best use of your space.