Woodcraft of Chattanooga

Simply Shaker: Dovetailed Wall Cabinet

Part 1: Friday, February 13, 2026, 9 AM - 4 PM

Part 2: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 9 AM - 4 PM

Our Simply Shaker Series gives students a chance to make beautiful pieces of furniture that follow tenets of the Shaker style: simplicity, utility, and craftsmanship. In this session, students will build a small wall cabinet that features two types of dovetail joinery, adjustable shelves, and a small drawer. Some of the tools used during the class include the jointer, planer, table saw, handheld router, dovetail jig, and router table. OPTIONAL UPGRADE: The tuition covers the cost of Cherry lumber, but students can pay an additional $50 to make their cabinets out of Walnut.

Bowl Turning 101

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 10 AM - 5 PM

This class is for those who want to learn how to use the lathe to turn blocks of wood into beautiful bowls! The class will begin with a review of lathe safety before beginning the hands-on portion of selecting and sharpening turning tools, mounting blanks to the lathe, turning and sanding techniques, and applying a food safe finish. Students will leave with a better understanding of wood turning and a completed bowl.

Tool Making 102: Marking Gauge

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 10 AM - 4 PM

After making a joiner's mallet, students will make another important tool: the marking gauge. This is a French-style marking gauge that uses a wedge to secure the beam and a simple pin to mark the wood. NOTE: please bring your crosscut saw, #3 or #4 plane, 1/2" chisel, and joiner's mallet made in the previous session.