Woodcraft of Baltimore

Intro to Woodshop

Part 1: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 1 PM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, October 11, 2026, 1 PM - 5 PM

This class is the perfect introduction to the woodshop! Students will be introduced to the most important tools in a woodshop as they go through milling, shaping, and finishing to create a beautiful cutting board/serving tray to take home. This is a hands-on experience so safety will be the top priority. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and materials are included.

Solid Body Electric Guitar

Part 1: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 1 PM - 6 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 1 PM - 6 PM

Part 3: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 1 PM - 6 PM

Part 4: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 1 PM - 6 PM

Part 5: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1 PM - 6 PM

Part 6: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1 PM - 6 PM

In this class, led by experienced luthier, Gary Flowers (garyflowersguitars.com; garyflowersguitars on Instagram), students will make their very own high end custom shop level electric guitar. Starting with a wooden body blank, ready-made neck, and custom components, students will shape the body, assemble the components, apply a finish, and set up their guitar. The cost of the class includes a swamp ash blank shaped into a t-style guitar with an Allparts neck, Fralin pickups, and an oil finish. Upgrades available include s-style body, pickups, and spray lacquer finish. The instructor will contact students to discuss any desired upgrades and associated costs.

Intro to the Lathe and Spindle Turning

Monday, October 12, 2026, 4 PM - 7 PM

Intended for new turners. Students will get hands-on experience while learning turning safety, tools, and techniques. Instruction will focus on spindle turning and traditional lathe tools. Students will take home a small spindle turned item. Let's make something! Materials included.