Woodworking Fundamentals I

Part 1: Thursday, May 2, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, May 9, 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 project and a great foundation for starting their woodworking journey!

Basic Box Making

Tuesday, May 7, 6 PM - 9 PM

This is a great class for folks who want to practice their woodworking skills and learn the art of box-making. Students will discuss several different methods of sizing options, joinery, lid construction, and finish application. Drawing on decades of woodworking experience, the instructor, Bill the Box Maker, will provide tips, techniques, and plenty of jokes throughout the class. Students will walk away with a beautiful box and an evening's worth of fun!

Sharpening Turning Tools

Wednesday, May 8, 2 PM - 5 PM

I'm not sure who originally said it, but it still holds true today. A turner is only as good as his/her sharpening skills. Yes, our Turning Fundamentals series touches on sharpening; however, we are hoping that this class will devote a little more ono-on-one (actually 2 on 1) time to allow the student more time to understand things like the different types of steel used in turning gouges, the different types of equipment used to ensure positive and repeatable results, the different types of grinds for the different tools in our tool roll, and other tips and tricks related to sharp turning tools. This course is targeted at relatively new turners, or those that just don't think they are getting the most out of the tools they've already acquired. Our aim for this three hour hands-on course is to spend about 25% of the class time in a lecture/question/demo format coupled with the remaining time being spent sharpening your tools. If you own your own tools and already have (or are considering purchasing) the Oneway Wolverine jig and a slow speed grinder, this class is for you. You will need your own high speed steel tools that include a bowl gouge, a spindle gouge, a spindle roughing gouge, a skew, a parting tool, and a scraper. PRE-REQUISITE: Bowl Turning 101 or Spindle Turning 101 (or equivalent turning experience).

Event Prep

Thursday, May 9, 9 AM - 5 PM

The classroom will be reserved for event prep this day.

Intro to Turning

Thursday, May 9, 6 PM - 9 PM

Begin your wood turning journey in this three hour session that covers lathe safety and terminology, types of turning tools, chucks and methods of holding wood, and turning techniques. As time allows, students will have the opportunity to mount a blank to the lathe and have some fun making shavings.

Woodworking Fundamentals II

Part 1: Friday, May 10, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Saturday, May 11, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the second part of our Woodworking Fundamentals series, students will receive hands-on practice with generating a cut-list, marking and measuring material, laying out and creating mortise and tenon joinery, cutting tapered legs, assembling tables, and applying an oil finish. Students will discuss pros and cons of various woodworking joinery methods as they build a Shaker End Table. Some of the tools used during this session include the table saw, jointer, planer, router/router table, and handheld sanders. PRE-REQUISITE: Woodworking Fundamentals I

CNC 100: INTRO TO CNCs

Friday, May 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

Learn the lingo and process to begin your studies in all things CNC / Vectric (VCarve Desktop, VCarve Pro & Aspire). HARDWARE OVERVIEW: machine anatomy / specs, accessories, and tooling. SOFTWARE OVERVIEW: VCarve Desktop, VCarve Pro & Aspire. FULL DEMO: Instructor will demo full CNC process … from design to machining. NOTE: No PC or software required. RECOMMENDED READING: None

Date Night: Plant Shelf

Friday, May 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

Couples who take this Date Night session will spend the evening making a plant shelf that measures 7D" x 30W" x 36H". We'll guide them through the process of creating the interlocking joinery and shaping the components using a variety of saws, sanders, and routers; no prior woodworking experience required! Sign up today to make this neat project and create lasting memories!

DATE NIGHT: PAIR OF TURNED PENS - CLS1029

Friday, May 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

A couple who takes this course will get the chance to turn a pair of pens under the tutelage of one our pen-turning experts. Each student will prep, turn, finish, and assemble his/her own pen.

CNC 101: SOFTWARE BASICS

Saturday, May 11, 9 AM - 5 PM

Full day of hands-on software instruction. Learn how to create a CNC job, design vectors using basic shapes and basic text, create basic toolpaths, and save g-code for machining. PROJECTS: various simple cutouts and signs. NOTE: Pair with CNC LAB 101 Machining Basics. PRE-REQUISITE: CNC 100 Intro to CNCs.

Intro to Turning

Saturday, May 11, 10 AM - 1 PM

Begin your wood turning journey in this three hour session that covers lathe safety and terminology, types of turning tools, chucks and methods of holding wood, and turning techniques. As time allows, students will have the opportunity to mount a blank to the lathe and have some fun making shavings. NOTE: Students who've taken our Wood Turning Fundamentals I class can skip this session.

Wood Turning Open Shop

Saturday, May 11, 2 PM - 5 PM

This Wood Turning Open Shop is intended for those who’ve taken our Intro to Turning class and are looking to get more hands-on practice with the lathe or who need access to a bigger lathe for a specific project. The tuition covers three hours of use on one of our classroom lathes, which will be available on a first come, first served basis. We’ll provide turning tools, chucks, face shields, sandpaper, and glues, and we’ll also have a moderator present in the classroom to ensure safety standards are upheld and to answer questions and share techniques. Students will need to provide their own blanks, turning kits, and finishes; all of these will be available to purchase on site the day of the class at a 10% discount. If you’ve got a project that requires specialty tools or lathe accessories, please call ahead and discuss availability with our classroom director. PLEASE NOTE: Students will be expected to clean up after themselves and return all lathe accessories, tools, and supplies to their location in our storage boxes.

CNC 102: MACHINING BASICS

Sunday, May 12, 9 AM - 12:30 PM

Follow up lab to CNC 101 Vectric Basics. Learn CNC machining basics by doing … students will machine projects they designed the day before. TOPICS: using fences and hold-downs, changing bits, touching off Z, and more. PRE-REQUISITE: CNC 101: Software Basics

Intro To Scroll Saw

Monday, May 13, 6 PM - 9 PM

Let us introduce you to the scroll saw and its potential to create both beautiful and useful pieces of work. This class will be a hands-on class. Learn proper set-up procedures and blade selection for projects. Each student will complete a scrollsaw project.

Kid's Woodworking: Scroll Saws

Tuesday, May 14, 1 PM - 4 PM

In this class students will learn the basics of scroll sawing while completing a project. Minimum Age: 8 Years

INTRO TO PEN TURNING

Tuesday, May 14, 6 PM - 9 PM

Students will learn the proper steps to make a pen, from cutting and turning to finishing and final assembly. Each student will turn a pen that they can take home to show off to friends and family. CAUTION: Pen turning can be very addictive!

Making a Custom Knife

Tuesday, May 14, 6 PM - 9 PM

Take this class to learn how to make a custom knife! Students will choose a knife blade, select from a variety of wood species for the handles, then work on attaching, shaping, sanding, and finishing the handles. Students will leave with a completed knife, ready to put to use.

Spindle Turning 102: Turning for Furniture

Part 1: Thursday, May 16, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Friday, May 17, 10 AM - 5 PM

Take this class to learn how to apply spindle turning techniques to making furniture components! In addition to giving students the opportunity to hone their turning skills, some of the new topics covered include: turning legs, finials, pulls, and knobs and making and using story boards to duplicate spindles. PRE-REQUISITE: Spindle Turning 101 OR Wood Turning Fundamentals II

Event Prep

Friday, May 17, 9 AM - 5 PM

The classroom will be reserved for event prep this day.

Building an Adirondack Chair

Part 1: Saturday, May 18, 9 AM - 6 PM

Part 2: Sunday, May 19, 2 PM - 5 PM

Take this class to continue developing your woodworking skills while building a classic Adirondack chair! Students will spend a day and half using a variety of tools including the table saw, bandsaw, jigsaw, router, and drill press to cut, shape, and rout their chair components before sanding, assembling, and applying an appropriate outdoor finish. Spots are limited, so call today to reserve your seat!

Spindle Turning 103: Taming of the Skew

Saturday, May 18, 10 AM - 5 PM

The skew chisel can be a difficult tool to master, but once tamed, it could become your go-to turning chisel for spindle projects. Take this class to learn turning tips and sharpening techniques to help you master the skew! Typical projects include garden dibbles and miniature baseball bats. PRE-REQUISITE: Spindle Turning 101 OR Wood Turning Fundamentals II

INTRO TO CARVING

Saturday, May 18, 10 AM - 5 PM

Let local carving legend, Larry Ridge, introduce you to the world of carving in this all day course! He'll cover all of the basics including safety, chisel options, wood blank selection, proper carving techniques, and basic sharpening techniques. Students will be able to apply their newfound knowledge on several small projects.

Date Night: Garden Tote

Saturday, May 18, 6 PM - 9 PM

Take this new Date Night class to work together and make a garden tote! Some of the skills that you'll learn include creating through domino joinery for the box and routing with templates as you shape the divider handle. No previous experience required; sign up today!

Event Prep

Thursday, May 23, 9 AM - 5 PM

The classroom will be reserved for event prep this day.

Woodworking Fundamentals III

Part 1: Friday, May 24, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Saturday, May 25, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the final part of our Woodworking Fundamentals series, students will spend two days designing and making a bookcase project out of plywood and hardwood. New topics covered during this session include designing casework, processing sheet goods, cutting curves, laying out and creating joinery for casework, and routing and applying millwork. Students will leave with a beautiful maple bookcase and a greater confidence to apply their skills to future woodworking projects. PRE-REQUISITE: Woodworking Fundamentals I and II

Furniture Carving 103 - Finials

Saturday, May 25, 10 AM - 5 PM

In this class, the instructor will demonstrate and guide students through the process of carving a finial. Using a finial on your furniture will add a note of elegance demonstrating the quality of your work. Sign up today to learn from one of Chattanooga's best carvers.

Bowl Turning 101: The Basics

Saturday, May 25, 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. PRE-REQUISITE: Intro to Turning. NOTE: Students who've taken Wood Turning Fundamentals I can skip this class.

Date Night: Plant Stand

Sunday, May 26, 6 PM - 9 PM

Bring your date to this class to make a Mid-Century Modern Plant Stand! Students will receive hands-on practice with creating domino and half-lap joinery, tapering and shaping legs, and preparing surfaces for finish. Each couple will leave with a completed plant stand as well as a ceramic pot!

Intro to Turning

Monday, May 27, 6 PM - 9 PM

Begin your wood turning journey in this three hour session that covers lathe safety and terminology, types of turning tools, chucks and methods of holding wood, and turning techniques. As time allows, students will have the opportunity to mount a blank to the lathe and have some fun making shavings.

Spindle Turning 104: Advanced Spindle Projects

Part 1: Wednesday, May 29, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Thursday, May 30, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 3: Friday, May 31, 10 AM - 5 PM

During this three day intensive class, students will fine tune their spindle turning skills as they tackle a variety of projects that each present their own challenges. One of the main projects will be a suction fit lidded box, which allows students to learn about cutting and hollowing end grain, working with wood movement, and utilizing different chucking methods, Other projects include table lamps (does not include electrical components) and candle holders. PRE-REQUISITE: Spindle Turning 101

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 101: Boxes and Frames

Part 1: Thursday, May 30, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Friday, May 31, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the first part of this series, students will spend two days learning about the cabinetmaking process as they build two cabinets to take home. Topics covered include: creating a cut list, processing sheets of plywood, applying edge banding, drilling shelf pin holes, and making and attaching face frames. Students will complete two cabinet boxes: a base cabinet sized to fit common benchtop tools, and a wall cabinet that can be used for utility or shop storage. Any extra time at the end of the second day can be used for preparing surfaces for finish and/or discussing kitchen layout ideas. Students registered for future sessions of this series can choose to leave their cabinets onsite.

Woodworking Fundamentals I

Saturday, June 1, 10 AM - 5 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 project and a great foundation for starting their woodworking journey!

Bowl Turning 101: The Basics

Saturday, June 1, 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.

Intro To Caricature Carving / Whittling

Saturday, June 1, 10 AM - 4 PM

Join this introductory class to learn the techniques of caricature carving. Carving legend, Larry Ridge, will guide participants through basic carving cuts and whittling techniques. Participants will leave with a carved figurine.

Epoxy Fundamentals 101

Part 1: Sunday, June 2, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, June 9, 10 AM - 5 PM

This class is designed for beginners who want to learn how to safely use epoxy in their woodworking endeavors. The class will start with an overview (instructional only) of how to prepare the wood for the epoxy pour. Flattened wood will be provided by the instructor for this class. The instructor will go over how to choose the correct epoxy for the project and how to safely mix it. The class will then finish the day with the pour into the mold. Day 2 will involve removing the project from the mold and finishing it. Students will leave with a finished product and the knowledge to go home and enjoy making beautiful projects on their own.

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 102: Dovetailed Drawers

Wednesday, June 5, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the second part of this series, students will receive hands-on practice creating dovetailed drawers. Topics covered include: measuring for drawers, creating a cut list, selecting the appropriate joinery, routing dovetails, assembling drawers, preparing for finish, and attaching drawer slides. This class can be taken as a standalone course, but the drawers will be sized specifically for the cabinets built in the KC101 class, and no size alterations will be allowed due to time and material constraints.

Woodworking Fundamentals II

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

Part 2: Friday, June 7, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the second part of our Woodworking Fundamentals series, students will receive hands-on practice with generating a cut-list, marking and measuring material, laying out and creating mortise and tenon joinery, cutting tapered legs, assembling tables, and applying an oil finish. Students will discuss pros and cons of various woodworking joinery methods as they build a Shaker End Table. Some of the tools used during this session include the table saw, jointer, planer, router/router table, and handheld sanders.

Bowl Turning 101: The Basics

Thursday, June 6, 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.

Woodworking Fundamentals I

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

Part 2: Thursday, June 13, 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 project and a great foundation for starting their woodworking journey!

Ladies' Day in the Shop: Cutting Board - CLS1203

Part 1: Monday, June 10, 10 AM - 1 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, June 11, 10 AM - 1 PM

In this Ladies Only Class, our instructor, Stephanie, will lead beginners who want to spend a day in the shop learning the basics of woodworking in a fun, relaxed environment. Students will learn how to safely use some of the core woodworking tools, including the table saw, jointer, planer, and router, to create a beautiful cutting board and will leave with a completed project. LADIES ONLY PLEASE!

INTRO TO PEN TURNING

Tuesday, June 11, 6 PM - 9 PM

Students will learn the proper steps to make a pen, from cutting and turning to finishing and final assembly. Each student will turn a pen that they can take home to show off to friends and family. CAUTION: Pen turning can be very addictive!

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 103: Shaker Doors

Thursday, June 13, 9 AM - 5 PM

In this edition of our Kitchen Cabinetmaking Series, students will learn how to make their own Shaker style flat panel doors and drawer fronts from start to finish. Topics covered include: measuring for doors, creating a cut list, processing hardwood lumber, routing cope-and-stick joinery, assembling doors, preparing the surface for finish, and attaching euro cup hinges. While this can be taken as a standalone course, the doors and drawer fronts will be sized specifically for the cabinets built in KC101, and no size alterations will be allowed due to time and material constraints.

Spindle Turning 101: The Basics

Thursday, June 13, 10 AM - 5 PM

Take this session if you want to learn more about the realm of spindle turning! Students will develop their turning skills as they discuss and practice a variety of different cuts including roughing, beads, coves, and pommels. A portion of the class will also be devoted to improving sharpening skills and understanding the proper use of additional turning chisels and gouges. Students will receive excellent hands-on instruction as they complete a spindle project.

Woodworking Fundamentals III

Part 1: Friday, June 14, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Saturday, June 15, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the final part of our Woodworking Fundamentals series, students will spend two days designing and making a bookcase project out of plywood and hardwood. New topics covered during this session include designing casework, processing sheet goods, cutting curves, laying out and creating joinery for casework, and routing and applying millwork. Students will leave with a beautiful maple bookcase and a greater confidence to apply their skills to future woodworking projects.

Intro to Wood Burning

Monday, June 17, 6 PM - 9 PM

Take this class to learn Pyrography, the art of fire-drawing! Topics covered include: safety, burner and tip selection, and image layout and transfer. Students will get hands-on practice burning on a basswood round blank.

KIDS WOODWORKING 101: WOOD BURNING

Tuesday, June 18, 1 PM - 4 PM

Kids will learn the art of fire-drawing during this session, which will guide them through the process of wood burning a basswood blank. Minimum age: 7.

Making a Custom Knife

Tuesday, June 18, 6 PM - 9 PM

Take this class to learn how to make a custom knife! Students will choose a knife blade, select from a variety of wood species for the handles, then work on attaching, shaping, sanding, and finishing the handles. Students will leave with a completed knife, ready to put to use.

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 101: Boxes and Frames

Part 1: Thursday, June 20, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Friday, June 21, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the first part of this series, students will spend two days learning about the cabinetmaking process as they build two cabinets to take home. Topics covered include: creating a cut list, processing sheets of plywood, applying edge banding, drilling shelf pin holes, and making and attaching face frames. Students will complete two cabinet boxes: a base cabinet sized to fit common benchtop tools, and a wall cabinet that can be used for utility or shop storage. Any extra time at the end of the second day can be used for preparing surfaces for finish and/or discussing kitchen layout ideas. Students registered for future sessions of this series can choose to leave their cabinets onsite.

Bowl Turning 102: From Log to Bowl

Part 1: Thursday, June 20, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Friday, June 21, 10 AM - 5 PM

Students who take this class will learn how to safely process and turn their own bowl blanks, from a rough log all the way through the finished bowl! In addition to practicing turning techniques, some of the topics covered in this class include: processing logs with a chainsaw, prepping blanks on the bandsaw, turning green wood, drying blanks after initial turn, remounting to the lathe, and sanding and applying finishes.

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 102: Dovetailed Drawers

Saturday, June 22, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the second part of this series, students will receive hands-on practice creating dovetailed drawers. Topics covered include: measuring for drawers, creating a cut list, selecting the appropriate joinery, routing dovetails, assembling drawers, preparing for finish, and attaching drawer slides. This class can be taken as a standalone course, but the drawers will be sized specifically for the cabinets built in the KC101 class, and no size alterations will be allowed due to time and material constraints.

Intro to Turning

Saturday, June 22, 6 PM - 9 PM

Begin your wood turning journey in this three hour session that covers lathe safety and terminology, types of turning tools, chucks and methods of holding wood, and turning techniques. As time allows, students will have the opportunity to mount a blank to the lathe and have some fun making shavings.

Handcut Dovetails

Sunday, June 23, 10 AM - 5 PM

The dovetail joint, often considered to be the hallmark of fine woodworking, is a very strong and elegant joint. In this class, students will learn to use hand saws and other hand tools as they cut dovetail joints by hand. Emphasis will be on through-dovetails but mitered dovetails will also be discussed. Sign up today and add this joint to your joinery repertoire.

Summer Craft Camp

Part 1: Monday, June 24, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, June 25, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, June 26, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 4: Thursday, June 27, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 5: Friday, June 28, 1 PM - 4 PM

In this session of our Summer Craft Camp, kids ages 7+ will learn how to use the scroll saw, drill press, and wood burner as they make and decorate a coat rack. As time allows, students will also make fun puzzle projects throughout the week. Give us a call ASAP to reserve your spot!

Summer Wood Turning Camp

Part 1: Monday, June 24, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, June 25, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, June 26, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 4: Thursday, June 27, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 5: Friday, June 28, 1 PM - 4 PM

In this session of our Summer Wood Turning Camp, kids ages 10+ will learn how to create and pour their own epoxy resin blanks before taking them to the lathe to turn them into pens or handles for ice cream scoops and/or pizza cutters. Give us a call ASAP to reserve your spot today!

Summer Woodworking Camp

Part 1: Monday, June 24, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, June 25, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, June 26, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 4: Thursday, June 27, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 5: Friday, June 28, 1 PM - 4 PM

In this session of our Summer Woodworking Camp, kids ages 12+ will spend the week learning how to use the core tools of the wood shop to build an Adirondack Chair! Give us a call ASAP to reserve your spot today!

Bowl Turning 103: Natural Edge Bowls

Friday, July 5, 10 AM - 5 PM

A natural edge bowl is created when you turn a bowl from a log such that the bark stays on the rim of the bowl. Sounds complicated but it really isn't. Take this class and we will take all the mystery out of it, from how to get started, to balancing the rim and sanding the finished product. If you really want to impress your friends with a unique bowl, come take this class!

Fine Furniture 100: Hand Tool Workshop

Saturday, June 29, 9 AM - 5 PM

This class lays the foundation for all of the classes in our Fine Furniture series, which we will continue to grow and develop in the coming months. Students will spend the day learning how to use and sharpen several of the core hand tools used in furniture making: bench chisels, smoothing planes, gooseneck scrapers, and marking knives and gauges. The goal of this session is to prepare these tools for use in the next class in the series, but it can be taken as a standalone course for those looking to improve their hand tool skills.

Woodworking Fundamentals I

Part 1: Tuesday, July 2, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, July 9, 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 project and a great foundation for starting their woodworking journey!

Woodworking Fundamentals I

Saturday, July 6, 10 AM - 5 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 project and a great foundation for starting their woodworking journey!

Bowl Turning 104: Platters

Saturday, July 6, 10 AM - 5 PM

Students who take this session will learn how to apply bowl turning basics to the world of platter turning! Some of the specific techniques covered in this session include: proper chucking techniques, designing and laying out the project, chisels and scrapers to turn square platters, sanding, and applying finishes.

Bowl Turning 105: Lidded Boxes

Thursday, July 11, 10 AM - 5 PM

In the final session of our Bowl Turning 100 series, students will learn how to turn and finish lidded boxes. In addition to honing their turning skills, students will also learn about these topics: proper wood grain orientation, using and making jam chucks, designing lidded boxes, sanding, and applying finishes.

Basic Box Making

Monday, July 8, 6 PM - 9 PM

This is a great class for folks who want to practice their woodworking skills and learn the art of box-making. Students will discuss several different methods of sizing options, joinery, lid construction, and finish application. Drawing on decades of woodworking experience, the instructor, Bill the Box Maker, will provide tips, techniques, and plenty of jokes throughout the class. Students will walk away with a beautiful box and an evening's worth of fun!

Woodworking Fundamentals III

Part 1: Friday, July 12, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Saturday, July 13, 10 AM - 5 PM

In the final part of our Woodworking Fundamentals series, students will spend two days designing and making a bookcase project out of plywood and hardwood. New topics covered during this session include designing casework, processing sheet goods, cutting curves, laying out and creating joinery for casework, and routing and applying millwork. Students will leave with a beautiful maple bookcase and a greater confidence to apply their skills to future woodworking projects.

Spindle Turning 101: The Basics

Saturday, July 13, 10 AM - 5 PM

Take this session if you want to learn more about the realm of spindle turning! Students will develop their turning skills as they discuss and practice a variety of different cuts including roughing, beads, coves, and pommels. A portion of the class will also be devoted to improving sharpening skills and understanding the proper use of additional turning chisels and gouges. Students will receive excellent hands-on instruction as they complete a spindle project.

Making a Custom Knife

Tuesday, July 16, 6 PM - 9 PM

Take this class to learn how to make a custom knife! Students will choose a knife blade, select from a variety of wood species for the handles, then work on attaching, shaping, sanding, and finishing the handles. Students will leave with a completed knife, ready to put to use.

INTRO TO PEN TURNING

Tuesday, July 16, 6 PM - 9 PM

Students will learn the proper steps to make a pen, from cutting and turning to finishing and final assembly. Each student will turn a pen that they can take home to show off to friends and family. CAUTION: Pen turning can be very addictive!

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 103: Shaker Doors and Drawer Fronts

Thursday, July 18, 9 AM - 5 PM

In this edition of our Kitchen Cabinetmaking Series, students will learn how to make their own Shaker style flat panel doors and drawer fronts from start to finish. Topics covered include: measuring for doors, creating a cut list, processing hardwood lumber, routing cope-and-stick joinery, assembling doors, preparing the surface for finish, and attaching euro cup hinges. While this can be taken as a standalone course, the doors and drawer fronts will be sized specifically for the cabinets built in KC101, and no size alterations will be allowed due to time and material constraints.

Spindle Turning 102: Turning for Furniture

Part 1: Thursday, July 18, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Friday, July 19, 10 AM - 5 PM

Take this class to learn how to apply spindle turning techniques to making furniture components! In addition to giving students the opportunity to hone their turning skills, some of the new topics covered include: turning legs, finials, pulls, and knobs and making and using story boards to duplicate spindles.

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 104: Applying Finishes

Friday, July 19, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the fourth part of our Kitchen Cabinetmaking series, students will learn about the application of different types of paints and finishes. Topics covered include: preparing the surface for finishing; selecting stains, paints, and finishes; applying selected finishes; and troubleshooting common finishing issues. Students who have taken the first three cabinetmaking classes will be able to apply at least one coat of finish on their cabinets in addition to finishing an MDF countertop.

CNC 100: INTRO TO CNCs

Friday, July 19, 6 PM - 9 PM

Learn the lingo and process to begin your studies in all things CNC / Vectric (VCarve Desktop, VCarve Pro & Aspire). HARDWARE OVERVIEW: machine anatomy / specs, accessories, and tooling. SOFTWARE OVERVIEW: VCarve Desktop, VCarve Pro & Aspire. FULL DEMO: Instructor will demo full CNC process, from design to machining.

CNC 101: SOFTWARE BASICS

Saturday, July 20, 9 AM - 5 PM

Full day of hands-on software instruction. Learn how to create a CNC job, design vectors using basic shapes and basic text, create basic toolpaths, and save g-code for machining. PROJECTS: various simple cutouts and signs. NOTE: Students must bring their own laptop with VCarve software downloaded (ask us how to download free trial version).

Spindle Turning 103: Taming of the Skew

Saturday, July 20, 10 AM - 5 PM

The skew chisel can be a difficult tool to master, but once tamed, it could become your go-to turning chisel for spindle projects. Take this class to learn turning tips and sharpening techniques to help you master the skew! Typical projects include garden dibbles and miniature baseball bats.

CNC 102: MACHINING BASICS

Sunday, July 21, 9 AM - 12:30 PM

Follow up lab to CNC 101: Software Basics. Learn CNC machining basics by doing: students will machine projects they designed the day before. TOPICS: using fences and hold-downs, changing bits, touching off Z, and more. NOTE: Students must bring their own laptop with VCarve software downloaded (ask us how to download free trial version).

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 105: Decorative Details and Installation Techniques

Sunday, July 21, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the fifth part of our Kitchen Cabinetmaking series, students will learn how to add a variety of decorative details to their cabinets. Topics covered include: creating and layering molding; attaching pulls and knobs; building pullouts and organizers; and installing kitchen cabinets. Students will then be guided through the process of attaching crown molding and light rail molding on their wall cabinets, installing an MDF countertop on their base cabinets, attaching knobs and pulls (brought from home or purchased during the class), and as time allows, making drawer organizers that are customized to their specific needs.

Summer Craft Camp

Part 1: Monday, July 22, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, July 23, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, July 24, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 4: Thursday, July 25, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 5: Friday, July 26, 1 PM - 4 PM

In this session of our Summer Craft Camp, kids ages 7+ will make and decorate a selection of wildlife habitats, including a bird house, bird feeder, squirrel feeder, and bat house. Give us a call ASAP to reserve your spot today!

Summer Wood Turning Camp

Part 1: Monday, July 22, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, July 23, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, July 24, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 4: Thursday, July 25, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 5: Friday, July 26, 1 PM - 4 PM

In this session of our Summer Wood Turning Camp, students ages 10+ will spend the week turning wooden projects like pens, mallets, and candle stands. Give us a call ASAP to reserve your spot!

Summer Woodworking Camp

Part 1: Monday, July 22, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, July 23, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 3: Thursday, July 25, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 4: Friday, July 26, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 5: Saturday, July 27, 1 PM - 4 PM

In this session of our Summer Woodworking Camp, kids ages 12+ will spend the week using the core tools of the wood shop as they build an Outdoor Side Table that matches the Adirondack Chairs built in our June Summer Camp. Give us a call ASAP to reserve your spot!

Spindle Turning 104: Advanced Spindle Projects

Part 1: Thursday, August 1, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Friday, August 2, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 3: Saturday, August 3, 10 AM - 5 PM

During this three day intensive class, students will fine tune their spindle turning skills as they tackle a variety of projects that each present their own challenges. One of the main projects will be a suction fit lidded box, which allows students to learn about cutting and hollowing end grain, working with wood movement, and utilizing different chucking methods, Other projects include table lamps (does not include electrical components) and candle holders.

Woodworking Fundamentals I

Part 1: Thursday, August 1, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, August 8, 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 project and a great foundation for starting their woodworking journey!

Woodworking Fundamentals I

Saturday, August 3, 10 AM - 5 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 project and a great foundation for starting their woodworking journey!

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 201: Tall Linen Cabinet

Part 1: Monday, August 5, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, August 6, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, August 7, 9 AM - 5 PM

Students who take this class will develop the skills learned in our Kitchen Cabinetmaking 101 class by building a tall, freestanding Linen/Pantry Cabinet that measures 24"W x 72"H x 16"D. Some of the new techniques covered in this session include: processing and joining larger plywood panels, installing KV adjustable shelf track, and making beaded face frames and custom molding for the top and base.

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 202: Dovetailed Drawers II

Thursday, August 8, 9 AM - 5 PM

Students in this class will receive more hands-on practice with creating dovetailed drawers as they make a drawer to fit their linen cabinet. New topics covered include: mounting undermount soft close drawer slides and fitting inset drawers. OPTIONAL UPGRADE: For an additional $200, students can choose to make three dovetailed pullout trays that are mounted to an adjustable pilaster. Please let us know at registration if you'd like to add this upgrade.

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 203: Raised Panel Doors

Friday, August 9, 9 AM - 5 PM

In this session, students will make two raised panel doors for their linen cabinet. The doors will be inset (flush-mounted) and will be attached using Blum soft close hinges. In addition to developing the door-making skills learned in our KC103 class, students will also learn: sizing and raising solid panels, attaching two piece concealed hinges, and fitting inset doors.

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 204: Spraying Finishes

Saturday, August 10, 9 AM - 5 PM

Students who attend this session will spend the day spraying multiple coats of finish on their linen cabinet components. Topics covered include: setting up a spray area, selecting professional grade waterborne finishes, using and cleaning HVLP spray systems, and troubleshooting common spray finish issues. Students will have the option to spray a clear sealer and topcoat or a pigmented topcoat (available colors will vary).

INTRO TO PEN TURNING

Monday, August 12, 6 PM - 9 PM

Students will learn the proper steps to make a pen, from cutting and turning to finishing and final assembly. Each student will turn a pen that they can take home to show off to friends and family. CAUTION: Pen turning can be very addictive!

Intro to Wood Burning

Monday, August 12, 6 PM - 9 PM

Take this class to learn Pyrography, the art of fire-drawing! Topics covered include: safety, burner and tip selection, and image layout and transfer. Students will get hands-on practice burning on a basswood round blank.

KIDS WOODWORKING 101: WOOD BURNING

Tuesday, August 13, 1 PM - 4 PM

Kids will learn the art of fire-drawing during this session, which will guide them through the process of wood burning a basswood blank. Minimum age: 7.

Fine Furniture 101: Casework Construction

Part 1: Friday, August 23, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Saturday, August 24, 9 AM - 6 PM

Part 3: Friday, August 30, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Saturday, August 31, 9 AM - 6 PM

Students will spend this class focusing on traditional casework construction as they build a hardwood wall cabinet. The class will begin with an interactive discussion on how to select and dimension the hardwood for use. Then, using a mix of hand tools and power tools, students will create long-lasting joinery for their cases. Next, they'll prepare the case components for assembly and will then glue up the cabinet. Finally, they'll make and apply several different types of decorative trim, including cove molding created on the table saw and cockbead made with a scratch stock. Students will leave with a completed cabinet, ready to apply finish, or they can leave it onsite until the Fine Furniture 102 session.

Woodworking Fundamentals I

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

Part 2: Thursday, September 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 project and a great foundation for starting their woodworking journey!

Fine Furniture 100: Hand Tool Workshop

Friday, September 6, 10 AM - 5 PM

This class lays the foundation for all of the classes in our Fine Furniture series, which we will continue to grow and develop in the coming months. Students will spend the day learning how to use and sharpen several of the core hand tools used in furniture making: bench chisels, smoothing planes, gooseneck scrapers, and marking knives and gauges. The goal of this session is to prepare these tools for use in the next class in the series, but it can be taken as a standalone course for those looking to improve their hand tool skills.

Woodworking Fundamentals I

Saturday, September 7, 10 AM - 5 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 project and a great foundation for starting their woodworking journey!

Intro To Scroll Saw

Monday, September 9, 6 PM - 9 PM

Let us introduce you to the scroll saw and its potential to create both beautiful and useful pieces of work. This class will be a hands-on class. Learn proper set-up procedures and blade selection for projects. Each student will complete a scrollsaw project.

Kid's Woodworking: Scroll Saws

Tuesday, September 10, 1 PM - 4 PM

In this class students will learn the basics of scroll sawing while completing a project. Minimum Age: 8 Years

INTRO TO PEN TURNING

Tuesday, September 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

Students will learn the proper steps to make a pen, from cutting and turning to finishing and final assembly. Each student will turn a pen that they can take home to show off to friends and family. CAUTION: Pen turning can be very addictive!

Spindle Turning 101: The Basics

Thursday, September 12, 10 AM - 5 PM

Take this session if you want to learn more about the realm of spindle turning! Students will develop their turning skills as they discuss and practice a variety of different cuts including roughing, beads, coves, and pommels. A portion of the class will also be devoted to improving sharpening skills and understanding the proper use of additional turning chisels and gouges. Students will receive excellent hands-on instruction as they complete a spindle project.

Fine Furniture 102: Raised Panel Doors

Part 1: Friday, September 13, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Saturday, September 14, 10 AM - 5 PM

Students who take this class will make a raised panel door sized for the wall cabinet in Fine Furniture 101. Using a mix of hand tools and power tools, students will receive hands-on practice with: dimensioning material, raising panels on the table saw, creating joinery for doors, mortising for hinges, and fitting inset doors. Students will leave with a completed door that's attached to their cabinet using traditional butt hinges. NOTE: While this class is intended to be taken as a follow-up session to our Fine Furniture 101 class, it can be taken as a standalone course for those looking for practice with making and fitting raised panel doors.

Woodworking Fundamentals II

Part 1: Friday, September 20, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Saturday, September 21, 10 AM - 5 PM

In the second part of our Woodworking Fundamentals series, students will receive hands-on practice with generating a cut-list, marking and measuring material, laying out and creating mortise and tenon joinery, cutting tapered legs, assembling tables, and applying an oil finish. Students will discuss pros and cons of various woodworking joinery methods as they build a Shaker End Table. Some of the tools used during this session include the table saw, jointer, planer, router/router table, and handheld sanders.

Woodworking Fundamentals III

Part 1: Thursday, September 26, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Friday, September 27, 10 AM - 5 PM

In the final part of our Woodworking Fundamentals series, students will spend two days designing and making a bookcase project out of plywood and hardwood. New topics covered during this session include designing casework, processing sheet goods, cutting curves, laying out and creating joinery for casework, and routing and applying millwork. Students will leave with a beautiful maple bookcase and a greater confidence to apply their skills to future woodworking projects.

Woodworking Fundamentals I

Part 1: Thursday, October 3, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, October 10, 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 project and a great foundation for starting their woodworking journey!

Ocean Wave Charcuterie Board

Friday, October 4, 5:30 PM - 9 PM

Make a statement for your home or as a gift! Capture the popular Ocean Wave technique that Jess helped pioneer in this fun, engaging class. During this class, you'll start with a practice board to get a feel for creating cells within epoxy then you'll advance into making your own charcuterie board. Techniques covered include mixing colors and also how not to mix colors.

The Ultimate Epoxy Experience

Part 1: Saturday, October 5, 9 AM - 1 PM

Part 2: Sunday, October 6, 9 AM - 1 PM

Students who register for this class will receive 8+ hours of in depth instruction from Jess Crow, one of the nation's leading epoxy artistic woodworking innovators. Topics covered include using molds, making molds, mixing colorants and resin, conducting deep pours, de-molding projects, sanding, and applying a final epoxy finish. Students will be working on two projects throughout this class. One will be a multi-layered pour that’s worked on over the two days and the second project will be done the first day of class and demolded the second day (weather and temperature permitting.) Note: Students who would like to take home the reusable mold used in the class may purchase it the day of the class for an additional $150 ($259.99 value)!

River Style Lazy Susan

Saturday, October 5, 5 PM - 9 PM

Join Jess Crow, one of the nation's leading epoxy artistic woodworking innovators, for this brand new class where you will learn how to create a river style round. This round can be used as a clock, serving tray, lazy susan or more. Once you have the concept down you will be able to take this technique and turn it into a table of any size or shape. Jess will guide students through the river style process, including how you prepare a live edge slab*, how to save not only wood, but epoxy, creating a River Style project using Jess's "more is less" method, adding custom colors and designs, selecting and pouring the proper resin, and more! Students will have the option to add the lazy susan hardware when they come back to pick up their projects. *Note about this class. We will not be using a live edge slab, rather Jess's signature technique to conserve epoxy while having the look of a live river. During class there will be a complete walkthrough on how to build a live edge river table and a syllabus will be made available covering both techniques.

Epoxy End Table with Overlay

Sunday, October 6, 5 PM - 9 PM

Ready to make an epoxy end table? Jess will cover using multiple Pigments, Inks, and Mica powders in this class to create your own captivating one-of-a-kind 15" end table. Learn skills that will propel your future epoxy projects to the next level, including the "no sanding" technique, color dispersion methods, and how to achieve stunning edges. This is a great class to bring a friend or partner to! 2024 EDITION: Students will use multi-colored substrates for eye-popping color combinations and will have the option to add overlay material to the surface to achieve additional depth and customized look!

INTRO TO PEN TURNING

Thursday, October 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

Students will learn the proper steps to make a pen, from cutting and turning to finishing and final assembly. Each student will turn a pen that they can take home to show off to friends and family. CAUTION: Pen turning can be very addictive!

Bowl Turning 102: From Log to Bowl

Part 1: Friday, October 11, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Saturday, October 12, 10 AM - 5 PM

Students who take this class will learn how to safely process and turn their own bowl blanks, from a rough log all the way through the finished bowl! In addition to practicing turning techniques, some of the topics covered in this class include: processing logs with a chainsaw, prepping blanks on the bandsaw, turning green wood, drying blanks after initial turn, remounting to the lathe, and sanding and applying finishes.

Bowl Turning 104: Platters

Part 1: Friday, October 18, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Saturday, October 19, 10 AM - 5 PM

Students who take this session will learn how to apply bowl turning basics to the world of platter turning! Some of the specific techniques covered in this session include: proper chucking techniques, designing and laying out the project, chisels and scrapers to turn square platters, sanding, and applying finishes.

Intro to Wood Burning

Monday, October 21, 6 PM - 9 PM

Take this class to learn Pyrography, the art of fire-drawing! Topics covered include: safety, burner and tip selection, and image layout and transfer. Students will get hands-on practice burning on a basswood round blank.

KIDS WOODWORKING 101: WOOD BURNING

Tuesday, October 22, 1 PM - 4 PM

Kids will learn the art of fire-drawing during this session, which will guide them through the process of wood burning a basswood blank. Minimum age: 7.

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 101: Boxes and Frames

Part 1: Thursday, October 24, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Friday, October 25, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the first part of this series, students will spend two days learning about the cabinetmaking process as they build two cabinets to take home. Topics covered include: creating a cut list, processing sheets of plywood, applying edge banding, drilling shelf pin holes, and making and attaching face frames. Students will complete two cabinet boxes: a base cabinet sized to fit common benchtop tools, and a wall cabinet that can be used for utility or shop storage. Any extra time at the end of the second day can be used for preparing surfaces for finish and/or discussing kitchen layout ideas. Students registered for future sessions of this series can choose to leave their cabinets onsite.

Spindle Turning 104: Advanced Spindle Projects

Part 1: Thursday, October 24, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Friday, October 25, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 3: Saturday, October 26, 10 AM - 5 PM

During this three day intensive class, students will fine tune their spindle turning skills as they tackle a variety of projects that each present their own challenges. One of the main projects will be a suction fit lidded box, which allows students to learn about cutting and hollowing end grain, working with wood movement, and utilizing different chucking methods, Other projects include table lamps (does not include electrical components) and candle holders.

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 102: Dovetailed Drawers

Friday, November 1, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the second part of this series, students will receive hands-on practice creating dovetailed drawers. Topics covered include: measuring for drawers, creating a cut list, selecting the appropriate joinery, routing dovetails, assembling drawers, preparing for finish, and attaching drawer slides. This class can be taken as a standalone course, but the drawers will be sized specifically for the cabinets built in the KC101 class, and no size alterations will be allowed due to time and material constraints.

Woodworking Fundamentals I

Saturday, November 2, 10 AM - 5 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 project and a great foundation for starting their woodworking journey!

Woodworking Fundamentals I

Part 1: Thursday, November 7, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, November 14, 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 project and a great foundation for starting their woodworking journey!

Woodworking Fundamentals II

Part 1: Friday, November 8, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Saturday, November 9, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the second part of our Woodworking Fundamentals series, students will receive hands-on practice with generating a cut-list, marking and measuring material, laying out and creating mortise and tenon joinery, cutting tapered legs, assembling tables, and applying an oil finish. Students will discuss pros and cons of various woodworking joinery methods as they build a Shaker End Table. Some of the tools used during this session include the table saw, jointer, planer, router/router table, and handheld sanders.

INTRO TO PEN TURNING

Tuesday, November 12, 6 PM - 9 PM

Students will learn the proper steps to make a pen, from cutting and turning to finishing and final assembly. Each student will turn a pen that they can take home to show off to friends and family. CAUTION: Pen turning can be very addictive!

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 103: Shaker Doors and Drawer Fronts

Thursday, November 14, 9 AM - 5 PM

In this edition of our Kitchen Cabinetmaking Series, students will learn how to make their own Shaker style flat panel doors and drawer fronts from start to finish. Topics covered include: measuring for doors, creating a cut list, processing hardwood lumber, routing cope-and-stick joinery, assembling doors, preparing the surface for finish, and attaching euro cup hinges. While this can be taken as a standalone course, the doors and drawer fronts will be sized specifically for the cabinets built in KC101, and no size alterations will be allowed due to time and material constraints.

Woodworking Fundamentals III

Part 1: Friday, November 15, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Saturday, November 16, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the final part of our Woodworking Fundamentals series, students will spend two days designing and making a bookcase project out of plywood and hardwood. New topics covered during this session include designing casework, processing sheet goods, cutting curves, laying out and creating joinery for casework, and routing and applying millwork. Students will leave with a beautiful maple bookcase and a greater confidence to apply their skills to future woodworking projects.

Intro To Scroll Saw

Monday, November 18, 6 PM - 9 PM

Let us introduce you to the scroll saw and its potential to create both beautiful and useful pieces of work. This class will be a hands-on class. Learn proper set-up procedures and blade selection for projects. Each student will complete a scrollsaw project.

Kid's Woodworking: Scroll Saws

Tuesday, November 19, 1 PM - 4 PM

In this class students will learn the basics of scroll sawing while completing a project. Minimum Age: 8 Years.

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 104: Applying Finishes

Friday, November 22, 10 AM - 5 PM

In the fourth part of our Kitchen Cabinetmaking series, students will learn about the application of different types of paints and finishes. Topics covered include: preparing the surface for finishing; selecting stains, paints, and finishes; applying selected finishes; and troubleshooting common finishing issues. Students who have taken the first three cabinetmaking classes will be able to apply at least one coat of finish on their cabinets in addition to finishing an MDF countertop.

Woodworking Fundamentals I

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

Part 2: Thursday, December 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 project and a great foundation for starting their woodworking journey!

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 105: Decorative Details and Installation Techniques

Friday, December 6, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the fifth part of our Kitchen Cabinetmaking series, students will learn how to add a variety of decorative details to their cabinets. Topics covered include: creating and layering molding; attaching pulls and knobs; building pullouts and organizers; and installing kitchen cabinets. Students will then be guided through the process of attaching crown molding and light rail molding on their wall cabinets, installing an MDF countertop on their base cabinets, attaching knobs and pulls (brought from home or purchased during the class), and as time allows, making drawer organizers that are customized to their specific needs.

Woodworking Fundamentals I

Saturday, December 7, 10 AM - 5 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 project and a great foundation for starting their woodworking journey!

INTRO TO PEN TURNING

Thursday, December 12, 6 PM - 9 PM

Students will learn the proper steps to make a pen, from cutting and turning to finishing and final assembly. Each student will turn a pen that they can take home to show off to friends and family. CAUTION: Pen turning can be very addictive!