Woodcraft of Atlanta

Hand Tools Woodworking Fundamentals

Part 1: Tuesday, July 1, 6 PM - 9 PM

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

Part 3: Wednesday, July 9, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, July 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Tuesday, July 22, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 6: Thursday, July 24, 6 PM - 9 PM

This comprehensive hand tools woodworking class is designed for beginners and woodworking enthusiasts who want to develop proficiency in using hand tools and learn fundamental joinery techniques. Participants will start by mastering essential hand tools, progressing from understanding their functions to honing their skills. In the latter part of the course, students will apply their newfound knowledge to craft a box, practicing various joinery techniques along the way. This course will run for 3 weeks, meeting twice a week in 3 hours session.

Introduction to Cabinet Making

Part 1: Saturday, July 26, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, July 27, 9 AM - 5 PM

In this hands-on class, each student will complete a 15" face frame style base cabinet with drawer and a Shaker-Style door. Cabinet styles and design considerations will be discussed that can be adapted for several different applications including kitchen cabinets, entertainment centers, and bookcases. Construction of the cabinet carcass, face frame and drawer will employ the Kreg Joinery system and construction of the raised panel door will utilize the traditional cope and stick method. Additional joinery techniques for the carcass, face frame, drawer and door will be discussed. You will learn the safe and proper use of the table saw, compound miter saw, router table and finishing sander as you complete the project.

Intro to Kumiko

Part 1: Tuesday, July 29, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, July 30, 6 PM - 9 PM

Kumiko is a quiet and thoughtful technique that requires patience and precision. The ancient Japanese woodworking technique consists of making patterns from small pieces of interlocking wood. In this course, your instructor would walk you through the steps needed to create delicate pieces of art with wood. Discover how to seamlessly blend art and craftsmanship by mastering the use of geometry, patterns, and clean lines. Take your woodworking skill to the next level. By the end of the course every student will have created a small panel with a Kumiko pattern.