The instructor will demonstrate blank preparation, attaching wood to metal and finishing the knife to a brilliant shine. Price includes wood scales and Modified Trailing Point Skinner knife blank. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
This class will show just how easy it is to make your own cutting board. This class will cover milling rough lumber, glue up, planning, sanding, routing, and finishing. Every student will leave with a finished cutting board. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
In this class we will build a sleek and elegant walnut nightstand, featuring a mitered box construction for seamless grain flow. The design is complemented by a simple yet refined base with subtle curves to soften the clean line. The drawer features a soft-close mechanism. This class is perfect for those looking to refine their craftsmanship with precision joinery and timeless design.
Cutting fine joinery is essential to making fine furniture. Students will learn dovetail joinery through a combination of demonstrations and hands- on practice. Tool will be supplied. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Make a floating shelf in this class and learn the steps involved so you can add multiple to your home, office or other space! In this class you will learn basic milling steps in preparing your wood for becoming a shelf, how to safely use machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, and drill press. This shelf will be a solid hardwood shelf, with traditional floating shelf hardware for a clean and seamless look. All materials are included in the price. Your shelf will be 24" L, 7" deep and about 2" thick. You have the option to leave with the shelf finish/stain ready, or you can oil it with mineral oil for a natural finish. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Students will complete their own piece of fine furniture, a cherry table with a floating top that will look good as a hall table , or sofa table. You will learn with and use the jointer, planer, drill press, router, pocket hole jig, taper jig, drum sander, and more. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Gary's basic bowl class concentrates on the craft of making a wooden bowl for everyday practical use. The basics of wood selection, mounting the wood to the lathe, design elements and the use of bowl gouges to turn and shape the bowl. Sanding and finishing will also be discussed. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Whether you're a beginning woodworker, or a seasoned expert, safely using the tools in your shop should be a top priority. Spend your morning with us at Maker Shop to learn how to safely set up, adjust, and make cuts on both a bandsaw and a table saw.
Want to try something new and amaze your friends at the same time? In this class we will take you to the next level. We are adding bandsaw techniques and multiple glue-ups that will add complexity and character to your cutting board. Students will get practice using the bandsaw, planer, drum sander and more. PREREQUISITES: Some woodworking experience or Basic Cutting Board class. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Make an eye-popping charcuterie board with an epoxy poured center. Building molds, prepping wood, clamping and mixing for the pour are just a few things you will learn in this class. The second class will involve removing the mold, clean-up, sanding and finishing. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Whether you're a beginning woodworker, or a seasoned expert, safely using the tools in your shop should be a top priority. Spend your morning with us at Maker Shop to learn how to safely set up, adjust, and make cuts on a planer, jointer and a router table.
Learn how to use the planer, jointer, and table saw to safely prepare and correctly dimension wood. Virtually every wood project begins with this exercise and a thorough understanding of the basics will be a great foundation upon which you may build a safe and creative hobby experience. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
A hands-on experience that will allow you to tackle your next staining project with confidence and achieve successful results. We'll cover the various types of stains (oil, water and alcohol based) as well as the various ways to apply them from brush and wipe-on to spaying and toning. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Using Jigs and Fixtures in your shop can help speed your work and improve accuracy in your woodworking. In class, students will build and take home their very own MicroJig fixture plate. This plate can be used on the table saw, bandsaw and router table.
CNC the XYZ:…an introductory seminar into the world of the CNC. This three block program includes: an introduction to software, an overview of CNC mechanics and how to cut a v-carve sign. During the software portion, participants will create a sign using Vectric VCarve and develop a toolpath. Followed by instruction on how to secure a blank, the parts, the operation and safe use of a CNC. A demonstration of a V-Carved sign concludes the seminar. PC laptop and external mouse required for class. Software does not work on Mac OS. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Steve is styling with his Wall Street and so can you. Try this kit and add another design to your pen making repertoire. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Add some beautiful wooden spoons to your kitchen utensils collection. Learn the basics of shape and design, using the spoke shave and carving chisels to create an amazing spoon that you can actually use. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
In this class you will learn to use your router more fully as a precise joint maker, pattern cutter, edger (jointer), and additional router table techniques. Please bring dust mask, eye and hearing protection. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Come make your very own corn hole set. Using several tools around our shop, like the table saw, router and miter saw, you’ll have a great time working on this great project. Building this project is sure to give you pride in your accomplishment and even help you win your next game. Class includes materials and information on how to get custom designs printed directly to your wood. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Gary's basic bowl class concentrates on the craft of making a wooden bowl for everyday practical use. The basics of wood selection, mounting the wood to the lathe, design elements and the use of bowl gouges to turn and shape the bowl. Sanding and finishing will also be discussed. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Whether you're a beginning woodworker, or a seasoned expert, safely using the tools in your shop should be a top priority. Spend your morning with us at Maker Shop to learn how to safely set up, adjust, and use a Miter Saw and stationary Sanders.
Learn how to use the miter saw, planer, jointer, and table saw to safely prepare and correctly dimension wood. You will also be introduced to the drum sander, router table and bandsaw. Virtually every wood project begins with this exercise and a thorough understanding of the basics will be a great foundation upon which you may build a safe and creative hobby experience. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Learn the fundamentals of woodburning. Students will learn pattern transfer, outlining, shading, texturing and tip selection. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Make your own wood-handled pizza cutter and ice cream scoop. This class will cover mounting workpieces on the lathe,turning handle profiles with various lathe tools, attaching handles to utensils, and applying finishes. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
This fun carving project could be your first step to learning something new. Carving is great fun and a hobby you can do anywhere. In class you will learn tool basics, layout and proper technique. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Whether you're a beginning woodworker, or a seasoned expert, safely using the tools in your shop should be a top priority. Spend your morning with us at Maker Shop to learn how to safely set up, adjust, and use the Festool line of tools.
Box making is a fundamental skill that can be applied to many different aspects of woodworking. Whether you are a beginner, or just looking to add to your knowledge about woodworking. This is a class for you. Rabbet joints, inset hinges, wood choice and more will be covered in the class. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Learn how colored epoxy adds a creative zest to wood projects. Here we will make a small table top, approx. 22" x 16", which will make a nice coffee table or end table. First day: make the mold, prep the wood, mix the liquid acrylic and color agent, and pour it into the mold. Second day: After the acrylic has cured we will remove the wood from the mold and use the planer, jointer, and drum sander to clean up the surfaces. Legs can be added for additional purchase. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
This class is designed for those who want to learn the basics of table saw use and for those who want to increase their knowledge of the many available accessories and jigs. The instructor will cover table saw safety, setup and tuning. He will cover the uses of the fence and miter gauge, blade types, and blade uses. Please bring eye, hearing protection and dust mask. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
For the beginner or anyone needing a refresher course on the basics of spindle turning this class is for you. Instruction will include tool selection, proper handling techniques and creating the basic spindle profiles. You will have time to practice your new skills and then turn a shop mallet. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Whether you're a beginning woodworker, or a seasoned expert, safely using the tools in your shop should be a top priority. Spend your morning with us at Maker Shop to learn how to safely set up, adjust, and make cuts on both a bandsaw and a table saw.
Spraying a finish on your project is like the holy grail of woodwork finishing, yet the process intimidates so many people for fear of ruining all of their hard work. This class is designed to take the guesswork out of the finishing process with hands-on practice and will teach you: types of finish to spray, thinning of finish, and types of spray guns. After taking this class, you will have the confidence to finish your next project like a pro and take your skills to the next level. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Make an eye-popping charcuterie board with an epoxy poured center. Building molds, prepping wood, clamping and mixing for the pour are just a few things you will learn in this class. The second class will involve removing the mold, clean-up, sanding and finishing. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Liven up your entry space with this continuous grain Waterfall Bench. Learn to use the Festool Track Saw and Domino to align and strengthen your joinery, while creating your waterfall grain leg. Then complete your bench with a complementary leg while learning to use a dado stack. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Learn several woodworking techniques and how to use the table saw and router table with precision while making your own picture frame. Demystify 45 degree angles, learn to work with a miter gauge and build your confidence while learning this project. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Discover the techniques to sharpen your lathe tools in a quick, accurate and repeatable way. Instruction will include the use of the popular Wolverine jig system and other aids which will give you superb results. Sharp tools are safer to use, they enable you to create higher quality work and you will get more enjoyment while turning. So sign-up and learn how to stay sharp. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Distinquish yourself from the crowd by not only your astuteness in taste, but your maker skills as well. In this guided class, you will make your very own distinctive cabinet to house your iconic selection. Use a combination of power and hand tools to craft this upscale piece worthy of a toast. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
We will introduce you to making machine cut dovetails with your Porter Cable Dovetail jig and a router. What at first may appear difficult, will become easy for you, after watching the set up procedure and practicing the proper technique. Trouble shooting errors will be covered. Please bring your router with a 1/2" collet to class and your Porter Cable Dovetail Jig. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Whether you're a beginning woodworker, or a seasoned expert, safely using the tools in your shop should be a top priority. Spend your morning with us at Maker Shop to learn how to safely set up, adjust, and make cuts on a planer, jointer and a router table.
Learn how to use the planer, jointer, and table saw to safely prepare and correctly dimension wood. Virtually every wood project begins with this exercise and a thorough understanding of the basics will be a great foundation upon which you may build a safe and creative hobby experience. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Ensuring a keen edge is crucial for both skilled craftsman and safety. Students will acquire the skills to establish and preserve the sharpness of a chisel, plane iron and card scraper. The learning process involves a combination of discussion, demonstrations and hands-on practice, allowing students to actively engage with various sharpening tools, sharpening methods and sharpening of as many hand tools as time permits. By the end of the course you will grasp the concept of sharpness, know how to attain it, and understand the methods for its maintenance. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
CNC the XYZ:…an introductory seminar into the world of the CNC. This three block program includes: an introduction to software, an overview of CNC mechanics and how to cut a v-carve sign. During the software portion, participants will create a sign using Vectric VCarve and develop a toolpath. Followed by instruction on how to secure a blank, the parts, the operation and safe use of a CNC. A demonstration of a V-Carved sign concludes the seminar. PC laptop and external mouse required for class. Software does not work on Mac OS. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Turn this classic pen while learning the techniques for other small turning projects. Students in this class will learn basic lathe set up and use. A great gift idea. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Add some beautiful wooden spoons to your kitchen utensils collection. Learn the basics of shape and design, using the spoke shave and carving chisels to create an amazing spoon that you can actually use. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Students will be introduced to basic router functions, router bits, and their appropriate applications. Hands on experience will allow students to become familiar with the adjustment and basic freehand operation of the router. If you have your own router, please bring it. Please bring eye, hearing protection and dust mask. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Gary's basic bowl class concentrates on the craft of making a wooden bowl for everyday practical use. The basics of wood selection, mounting the wood to the lathe, design elements and the use of bowl gouges to turn and shape the bowl. Sanding and finishing will also be discussed. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Whether you're a beginning woodworker, or a seasoned expert, safely using the tools in your shop should be a top priority. Spend your morning with us at Maker Shop to learn how to safely set up, adjust, and use a Miter Saw and stationary Sanders.
Learn how to use the miter saw, planer, jointer, and table saw to safely prepare and correctly dimension wood. You will also be introduced to the drum sander, router table and bandsaw. Virtually every wood project begins with this exercise and a thorough understanding of the basics will be a great foundation upon which you may build a safe and creative hobby experience. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Make your own wood-handled pizza cutter and ice cream scoop. This class will cover mounting workpieces on the lathe,turning handle profiles with various lathe tools, attaching handles to utensils, and applying finishes. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
This class will show just how easy it is to make your own cutting board. This class will cover milling rough lumber, glue up, planning, sanding, routing, and finishing. Every student will leave with a finished cutting board. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Kumiko - An Introduction to Japanese Woodworking A great class for all levels of woodworker. We will make the quintessential Japanese asa-no-ha pattern as a coaster each student can take home at the end of the class. Learn basic hand tool skills from sawing accurately, measuring and marking, planning, and chiseling. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
You and that special someone will each learn how to turn your own wood and chrome wine bottle stoppers on the lathe, and then finish the evening by making a hardwood cheese board equipped with its own wire slicing kit. Tuition includes materials and secures two seats in the class. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Learn how to plan, cut, assemble and mount an upper and lower cabinet. In addition, learn how to make a style and rail door with a flat panel along with how to mount euro hinges and drawer slides to the cabinets and adjust them properly. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
This fun carving project could be your first step to learning something new. Carving is great fun and a hobby you can do anywhere. In class you will learn tool basics, layout and proper technique. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Whether you're a beginning woodworker, or a seasoned expert, safely using the tools in your shop should be a top priority. Spend your morning with us at Maker Shop to learn how to safely set up, adjust, and use the Festool line of tools.
This will be a "hands on" finishing class where students will learn easy and quick finishes. These take no special mixed ingredients, using only simple, off the shelf materials you can achieve 3-4 different useful finishes that will really express how you feel about your work! No paint brush required! Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Learn how to select a blade and adjust the tension, set the guide blocks/bearings, check wheel alignment, change tires, switch blades and use the tilting table. In addition, some cutting techniques such as re-sawing and circle cutting will be covered as well. This is a hands-on class so come prepared to practice and get dusty. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
The instructor will demonstrate blank preparation, attaching wood to metal and finishing the knife to a brilliant shine. Price includes wood scales and Modified Trailing Point Skinner knife blank. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Gary's basic bowl class concentrates on the craft of making a wooden bowl for everyday practical use. The basics of wood selection, mounting the wood to the lathe, design elements and the use of bowl gouges to turn and shape the bowl. Sanding and finishing will also be discussed. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Whether you're a beginning woodworker, or a seasoned expert, safely using the tools in your shop should be a top priority. Spend your morning with us at Maker Shop to learn how to safely set up, adjust, and make cuts on both a bandsaw and a table saw.
Make a floating shelf in this class and learn the steps involved so you can add multiple to your home, office or other space! In this class you will learn basic milling steps in preparing your wood for becoming a shelf, how to safely use machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, and drill press. This shelf will be a solid hardwood shelf, with traditional floating shelf hardware for a clean and seamless look. All materials are included in the price. Your shelf will be 24" L, 7" deep and about 2" thick. You have the option to leave with the shelf finish/stain ready, or you can oil it with mineral oil for a natural finish. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Advance your router skills with this great technique. Using the brass bearing inlay kit from Whiteside tools, you will learn to make templates of any shape and rout these forms along with a matching inset piece into your working surface. Using this procedure you will be able to generate a host of designs and add pizzaz to your custom wood working. Bring your plunge router with a base that accepts template bushings and purchase the Whiteside Inlay Kit #09I16 from Woodcraft. Wood included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Learn how to use the planer, jointer, and table saw to safely prepare and correctly dimension wood. Virtually every wood project begins with this exercise and a thorough understanding of the basics will be a great foundation upon which you may build a safe and creative hobby experience. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Whether you're a beginning woodworker, or a seasoned expert, safely using the tools in your shop should be a top priority. Spend your morning with us at Maker Shop to learn how to safely set up, adjust, and make cuts on a planer, jointer and a router table.
Make an eye-popping charcuterie board with an epoxy poured center. Building molds, prepping wood, clamping and mixing for the pour are just a few things you will learn in this class. The second class will involve removing the mold, clean-up, sanding and finishing. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Gary's basic bowl class concentrates on the craft of making a wooden bowl for everyday practical use. The basics of wood selection, mounting the wood to the lathe, design elements and the use of bowl gouges to turn and shape the bowl. Sanding and finishing will also be discussed. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Whether you're a beginning woodworker, or a seasoned expert, safely using the tools in your shop should be a top priority. Spend your morning with us at Maker Shop to learn how to safely set up, adjust, and use a Miter Saw and stationary Sanders.
Learn how to use the miter saw, planer, jointer, and table saw to safely prepare and correctly dimension wood. You will also be introduced to the drum sander, router table and bandsaw. Virtually every wood project begins with this exercise and a thorough understanding of the basics will be a great foundation upon which you may build a safe and creative hobby experience. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
A hands-on experience that will allow you to tackle your next staining project with confidence and achieve successful results. We'll cover the various types of stains (oil, water and alcohol based) as well as the various ways to apply them from brush and wipe-on to spaying and toning. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Using Jigs and Fixtures in your shop can help speed your work and improve accuracy in your woodworking. In class, students will build and take home their very own MicroJig fixture plate. This plate can be used on the table saw, bandsaw and router table.
Steve is styling with his Wall Street and so can you. Try this kit and add another design to your pen making repertoire. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Add some beautiful wooden spoons to your kitchen utensils collection. Learn the basics of shape and design, using the spoke shave and carving chisels to create an amazing spoon that you can actually use. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
In this class you will learn to use your router more fully as a precise joint maker, pattern cutter, edger (jointer), and additional router table techniques. Please bring dust mask, eye and hearing protection. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
This fun carving project could be your first step to learning something new. Carving is great fun and a hobby you can do anywhere. In class you will learn tool basics, layout and proper technique. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Box making is a fundamental skill that can be applied to many different aspects of woodworking. Whether you are a beginner, or just looking to add to your knowledge about woodworking. This is a class for you. Rabbet joints, inset hinges, wood choice and more will be covered in the class. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Whether you're a beginning woodworker, or a seasoned expert, safely using the tools in your shop should be a top priority. Spend your morning with us at Maker Shop to learn how to safely set up, adjust, and use the Festool line of tools.
Make a show piece for your living room. Learn to build a mold, prep live edge wood, clamping, mixing and coloring epoxy. Second day we will remove from the mold, sand, finish and mount legs. Approximate size: 1.5" x 20" x 44". Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Learn to make a simple, three legged stool and leave with it paint or finish ready. In this class you'll learn to use the bandsaw, router table, drill press, lathe and a few miscellaneous hand tools. These stools are a blast to make, and you'll leave excited that you have a functional piece of furniture. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Learn the fundamentals of woodburning. Students will learn pattern transfer, outlining, shading, texturing and tip selection. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Make your own wood-handled pizza cutter and ice cream scoop. This class will cover mounting workpieces on the lathe,turning handle profiles with various lathe tools, attaching handles to utensils, and applying finishes. Materials included in tuition. No refunds for Cancellations/Reschedules within 7 days of class date.
Inspired by Wharton Esherick's design, you will sculpt a graceful stool having a shaped seat, legs and stretchers with wedged mortise and tenon joinery. A variety of power and hand tools will be supplied for you.