Woodcraft of Chattanooga

Woodworking Fundamentals I

Part 1: Thursday, June 5, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, June 12, 6 PM - 9 PM

This class is designed for beginners who want to learn how to safely use the core tools of the wood shop. During the first half of the class, we will focus on how to properly flatten and size lumber using the table saw, jointer, and planer. Once the material is flat and square, we will discuss glue up methods as we join the material to create a cutting board. The second half of the class will focus on safely using the router and router table to shape the board and apply a decorative edge. Students will leave with a completed cutting board and a great foundation for starting their woodworking journey!

Fine Furniture Making 101: Wall Cabinet

Part 1: Friday, June 13, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Thursday, June 19, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 3: Saturday, July 5, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 4: Friday, July 18, 9 AM - 5 PM

Our Fine Furniture Series is designed to help students gain confidence in their ability to create beautiful pieces of furniture that will last for generations. While the series does incorporate power tools, it focuses on developing hand tool skills, to include sharpening and using smoothing planes, bench chisels, and card scrapers. In this particular session, students will spend four days honing their skills by building an heirloom quality wall cabinet using traditional casework techniques. Highlights of the class include: sharpening, tuning, and using hand planes; dimensioning and smoothing lumber; creating sliding dovetail, dado, shiplap, and rabbeted joinery; making and applying cove and cockbead molding; making a raised panel door; and mortising for hinges. With a smaller class size, students can be confident they will receive personalized instruction as they tackle the project and create their masterpiece. OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Students can upgrade their primary wood to Walnut for an additional $100 (due at the time of registration).

Power Carving 101

Friday, June 13, 10 AM - 4 PM

This introductory class provides participants with the fundamental skills to begin projects using power carving tools and techniques.