Woodcraft of Austin

'NESTING' Chair

Part 1: Monday, September 14, 2026, 5:30 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 5:30 PM - 9 PM

Build a beautiful and functional nesting chair inspired by Jay Bates' popular design. In this hands-on class, you'll learn essential woodworking techniques while creating a chair that nests together for easy storage without sacrificing strength or style. Students will work with hardwood and gain experience with accurate milling, layout, joinery, shaping, sanding, and assembly. The class also covers techniques for creating strong, comfortable chair construction and preparing the project for a professional-quality finish. By the end of the course, you'll have a completed nesting chair ready for finishing or use at home, along with the skills and confidence to build additional chairs or adapt the design for future projects.

BEACH Scene Serving Board!

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Make your own Beach Scene Serving Board! Don’t have time to go to the beach? Come to WoodCraft and create your own Beach Scene serving board. Learn how to make epoxy look like the ocean with a foamy beach. Join Gus in this one evening class and take home a unique project.

Get A Handle On Knife Making

Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

From cutting and marking in the shop, to hunting and camping, to preparing a simple meal, a good knife is indispensable. Create a custom knife you will be proud to show and use for a lifetime, or give as an impressive gift. You will make a high-quality knife without the metal working tools or expertise required to make the blade. This 8-1/4" overall length blade features a slightly dropped point. The knife is made from 5/32" thick 6A high carbon stainless steel for edge retention. It has a 3-5/8" blade section which is hollow ground and highly polished. Shape, mount and finish your custom handles for a truly one-of-a-kind, high-quality knife.

Basic Figure Carving

Thursday, September 24, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Join Joe as he walks you through the joyful art of figure carving. This skill is a great one to get under your belt so as to start applying it to your other woodworking projects! In this class, Joe will walk you through the process of creating a great looking carving.

Turn a EUROPEAN Style Pen!

Monday, September 28, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Making a European Pen is a little more difficult than just making a regular one or two tube pen. This classic Pen teaches you a more in depth turning style and gives you just enough time to make a beautiful pen while learning a few helpful turning techniques. Don't be intimidated, this is a Beginner class for anyone who wants to take a wood blank and a turning kit and feel the satisfaction of a handmade Pen.

Band Saw Basics And Tuning

Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Band saws are a very versatile tool, but they need to be tuned and maintained properly for optimal performance. Learn the techniques and skills to adjust your band saw and keep it performing to its potential. The class will cover blade selection, wheel alignment and adjustment, blade guides, table adjustment and other tricks to achieve top performance. You will leave the class with the knowledge to have your band saw performing tasks from sawing your own lumber to perfect circles and veneer reliably and easily.

Beginner's Lathe Class

Friday, October 2, 2026, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

This is a hands on class that will introduce you to the basics of woodturning. The focus will be on how to safely use a lathe while having fun. You will learn how secure stock to the lathe as well as the basic parts of the lathe. Curtis will teach you how to use spindle gouges, scrapers, bowl gouges, parting tools, chucks and more. Basic Tool Sharpening will also be introduced. Come join Curtis and have some fun on the Lathe!

'NESTING' Chair

Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Build a beautiful and functional nesting chair inspired by Jay Bates' popular design. In this hands-on class, you'll learn essential woodworking techniques while creating a chair that nests together for easy storage without sacrificing strength or style. Students will work with hardwood and gain experience with accurate milling, layout, joinery, shaping, sanding, and assembly. The class also covers techniques for creating strong, comfortable chair construction and preparing the project for a professional-quality finish. By the end of the course, you'll have a completed nesting chair ready for finishing or use at home, along with the skills and confidence to build additional chairs or adapt the design for future projects.

Intro To Handplanes

Monday, October 5, 2026, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

You will learn to use a range of handplanes to complement and enhance your skills. This class will focus on selection, set up, sharpening and usage of planes. You will use a variety of vintage and new handplanes. This course is for those new to handplanes or those wanting to get more from their own planes. Curtis conducts demonstrations for Lie-Nielsen nationally.

Make A Wood & Epoxy Resin Cutting Board

Part 1: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Friday, October 9, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Want to learn to use epoxy resin? This is the class for you! Join Gus as he takes you through the process of creating this unique cutting board using the Liquid Glass Deep Pour epoxy made by Super Clear Epoxy Resin Systems.

Basic Lathe Skills - Instructional Class

Friday, October 9, 2026, 9 AM - 1 PM

Few tools are as essential to woodworking as the lathe. It is an indispensable tool for turning furniture parts, platters, bowls, and other one-of-a-kind pieces. Join Gus in the shop and turn a bottle opener or coffee scoop. What better way to get proficient on the lathe than to start . Come join Gus and learn the basics!

'NESTING' Chair

Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Build a beautiful and functional nesting chair inspired by Jay Bates' popular design. In this hands-on class, you'll learn essential woodworking techniques while creating a chair that nests together for easy storage without sacrificing strength or style. Students will work with hardwood and gain experience with accurate milling, layout, joinery, shaping, sanding, and assembly. The class also covers techniques for creating strong, comfortable chair construction and preparing the project for a professional-quality finish. By the end of the course, you'll have a completed nesting chair ready for finishing or use at home, along with the skills and confidence to build additional chairs or adapt the design for future projects.

3D Cutting Board - 'TUMBLING BLOCKS'

Part 1: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 5:30 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:30 PM - 9 PM

This 3D Cutting Board is a high-quality cutting board made from three different types of wood: maple, walnut, and cherry. This board is designed to provide a sturdy and durable surface for chopping, slicing, and dicing a variety of ingredients. The cutting board is constructed using a 3D design that incorporates strips of maple, walnut, and cherry wood to create a beautiful and unique pattern. The strips of wood are carefully selected and arranged to create a board that is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. Overall, the 3D Cutting Board is an excellent choice for anyone who wants a high-quality cutting board that is both functional and beautiful. Its unique design, quality construction, and durability make it a standout piece in any kitchen.

Woodshop 101

Friday, October 16, 2026, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

One of our most popular classes, learn the basics from the ground up... Join Sandy as he takes you through the woodshop and lets you put your hands on every tool that you could need to use while woodworking. We will cover the Table Saw, Jointer, Router, Sander, Planer, and Dust Collection. If you have been looking for a BEGINNING WOODWORKING class, look no further... this is the class for you. This is a hands on class so be ready to have some fun. This is an extremely popular class, be sure to sign up early!

Woodshop 101

Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Learn the basics from the ground up... Join Sandy as he takes you through the woodshop and lets you put your hands on every tool that you could need to use while woodworking. We will cover the Table Saw, Jointer, Router, Sander, Planer, and Dust Collection. If you have been looking for a BEGINNING WOODWORKING class, look no further... this is the class for you. This is a hands on class so be ready to have some fun. This is an extremely popular class, be sure to sign up early!

Make a SKULL & BONES Pen!

Monday, October 19, 2026, 5:30 PM - 9 PM

Just in time for Halloween, Woodcraft Austin is offering a unique opportunity to turn a Skull themed pen. This pen features red crystal eyes and a matching red crystal on the clip. Whether you’re a biker, rocker, rebel , or simply appreciate the dark side, you will instantly identify with this Skull and Bones pen. The class is geared toward beginners but would be fun for any skill level. Join us in the Austin classroom and make a one of a kind item that all your friends will drool over.

'NESTING' Chair

Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Build a beautiful and functional nesting chair inspired by Jay Bates' popular design. In this hands-on class, you'll learn essential woodworking techniques while creating a chair that nests together for easy storage without sacrificing strength or style. Students will work with hardwood and gain experience with accurate milling, layout, joinery, shaping, sanding, and assembly. The class also covers techniques for creating strong, comfortable chair construction and preparing the project for a professional-quality finish. By the end of the course, you'll have a completed nesting chair ready for finishing or use at home, along with the skills and confidence to build additional chairs or adapt the design for future projects.