Woodcraft of Woburn

Woodworking I

Part 1: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes. ***** No class on 11 November *****

Woodworking 2 - Build a Cherry Hall Table

Part 1: Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

This class will build on skills learned in Woodworking 1, although that class is not a prerequisite. Students will build a cherry hall table with a "floating top", tapered legs and mortise and tenon joinery. Students will learn how to safely use various hand tools and power tools. Participants will be required to bring a tape measure and combination square. Optional tools are a hand plane and ¼", ½" and 1" chisels. ***** No class on 26 November *****

Build a Shaker Candlestand

Part 1: Friday, November 6, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Friday, November 20, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Friday, November 27, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Friday, December 4, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 6: Friday, December 11, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

A Shaker candlestand is a distinctive piece of furniture originating from the Shaker communities in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries. It typically consists of a turned pedestal base with three legs, supporting a circular or oval top. The design is characterized by its simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship. Shaker furniture, including candlestands, reflects the principles of the Shaker lifestyle: simplicity, utility, and honesty in construction. These candlestands were often used to hold candles, offering a stable and practical platform for illumination in Shaker homes and meetinghouses. The Shakers believed in creating items that served a purpose while embodying their commitment to simplicity and quality craftsmanship. As a result, Shaker candlestands are admired for their clean lines, sturdy construction, and elegant yet understated design. They have become iconic representations of American craftsmanship and the Shaker aesthetic, appreciated for their timeless appeal and historical significance.