Woodcraft of Cleveland

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- Phone:
- (440) 232-7979
- Fax:
- (440) 232-7977
- Email:
- cleveland@woodcraft.com
23226 Broadway Ave
Oakwood Village, OH 44146
USA
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Hours of Operation
sunday | 12PM - 5PM |
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monday | 9AM - 7PM |
tuesday | 9AM - 7PM |
wednesday | 9AM - 7PM |
thursday | 9AM - 7PM |
friday | 9AM - 7PM |
saturday | 9AM - 6PM |
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Epoxy & Wood Charcuterie Board with Robert Dedinsky
All
Part 2: Thursday, March 21, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Tools Required: , Safety Glasses
Class Size: 3
Description: Using resins and epoxies can help create beautiful projects, but which resin or epoxy is right for the job? Do I use a urethane resin or do I use an epoxy? (Wait, there’s a difference?!) How deep can I pour my resin or epoxy? What happens if I don’t mix using the correct ratio of resin/epoxy to hardener? How much do I pour? These are all questions (and then some) that will be answered during this class. In this two day class, we will be using the Jess Crow HDPE Reusable Forms to create a hybrid wood and epoxy cutting (or charcuterie) board.Day one will consist of a discussion about resin or epoxy and by the end of day one, students will pour TotalBoat ThickSet epoxy into an HDPE form that will become their own creation that they take home after day two.On day two (one week later), students will work with their demolded creations to flatten them and turn them into beautiful cutting boards or charcuterie boards that they will finish (during the class) and take home.
Tuition: $220.00
Tuition Notes: Tuition is due at time of registration. Refucnd will be processed up to one week before class date. Class fee $180 Material $40
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Four Step Cabinet Making. with Dave Kovach
Part 2: Sunday, December 3, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Class Size: 6
Description: The furniture that the Shakers built is making an amazing comeback., but what if your skills need polishing in order to join the furniture revolution? This four step classes will take you through the woodworking process. STEP ONE: Material prep will utilize the jointer, planer, table saw, chop saw as well as hand planes. STEP TWO: This step will be in Carcass construction, both traditional and modern carcass making techniques will be demonstrated and used I order to construct the cabinet carcass. Included will be dovetailing. STEP THREE: When most non-woodworkers look at a cabinet, all they see are the doors and drawers. Students will cut a door panel as well as rails and stiles using a router table. STEP FOUR: Making the drawer. Drawers are the most abused form of woodworking. Nothing will undergo the constant open and shut problems that they have to endure. This final Step will teach the student how to properly construct and install the drawer for your cabinet. If you are interested in beginning woodworking or honing your existing skills, then this is the class for you. Students will be granted a 10% discount on most hand tools and accessories the day of the class.
Tuition: $340.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Payment Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Granted Up To One Week Before The Class Date. Class Fee $280 Material $60
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
THE BASIC BOWL – FROM TREE TO TABLE. with Dave Sanborn
Tools Required: Safety Glasses Or Face Shield (Preferred)
Class Size: 6
Description: This class will cover the basic steps required and answer your questions as you turn your first bowl. Do I want to turn green wood or dry blanks? I don't live on a farm, where do I find the logs to make green blanks? I found someone who wants a tree cut up, what's the best way to cut and store the logs? Where do I find dry blanks? Do they turn different than green blanks? Do I want to use conventional or carbide tools? We will spend the first part of the class discussing these issues as well as any others that you may have – Dave will explain the various choices and alternatives as well as demonstrate the basic mounts and steps involved in making a bowl. Late morning each student will have an opportunity to practice each tool on the practice blank Dave has mounted. Then each student will take a blank "from the tree to the table." A 10% discount will be granted to each student on most hand and lathe tools and accessories the day of the class.
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Payment Is Due At The Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Processed Up To One Week Prior To The Class. Class fee $140 Material $15
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Bowl Turning, Beyond The Basics- Using Traditional HSS Tools with Dave Sanborn
Intermediate/Advanced
Prerequisite: Basic Bowl From Tree To Table or equivalent experience
Tools Required: Safety Glasses Or Face Shield (Preferred)
Class Size: 6
Description: If you have mastered basic bowl turning and/or are not satisfied with the results you are getting from carbide tools and want to jump to the next level, then this is the class for you. In this class we will cover the use of various traditional tool techniques to achieve the best possible finish on your bowl prior to sanding using both carbide and conventional scrapers and gouges. Dave will also show you a few "tricks" and techniques to enhance the quality of troublesome soft/punky wood and reduce tare-out and enhance sanding. We will also cover the basics of sharpening both gouges and scrapers - sharp tools are essential for a quality finish. We will end with discussion and demonstration of various final finishes and the use of the Beal Buffing System. Students will be granted a 10% disount on most accessories and hand tools the day of the class.
Tuition: $150.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Payment Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Granted Up To One Week Before The Class Date. Class Fee $140 Material $10
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Turning A Traditional Pepper Mill. with Dave Sanborn
Intermediate/Advanced
Prerequisite: Basic Spindle Turning Knowledge - This Is Not A Beginners Project.
Tools Required: Safety Glasses Or Face Shield
Class Size: 4
Description: Everyone needs a Pepper mill and they make a useful piece of tableware! During this class you will learn spindle turning, finishing and drilling techniques and various mounting methods required to make the pepper mill. A 10% discount is granted to each student on most hand and lathe tools as well as accessories on the day of the class.
Tuition: $160.00
Tuition Notes: . Class fee $140 Material $20
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Woodworking Machine Fundamentals / Charcuterie Board with Dan Vossler
Beginner
Tools Required: , Safety Glasses
Class Size: 6
Description: Participants will learn the correct use and safety practices when working with the planer, jointer, table saw, miter saw and router. We will first use the machines to mill rough cut lumber into dimensioned boards. The next step is to glue up the dimensioned lumber into a board that will be finished into a charcuterie board with the planer and router . A discussion on appropriate finishes will close the class.
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: Tuition is due at time of registration. Class fee $140 Material $15
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Scroll Saw Basics with Jeff Campbell
Beginner
Tools Required: Safety Glasses
Class Size: 6
Description: If you have been looking to get started in woodworking, the scroll saw is just the ticket. The scroll saw is a quiet and easy-to-use machine that will produce a wide variety of great projects. It can be used for creating fine, complex shapes and patterns such as fretwork, marquetry, intarsia, and inlay. This workshop is project oriented - designed for beginners just getting started or woodworkers wishing to expand their knowledge and skill level. Topics include blade selection, tension, pattern use, piercing, speeds, feed rates and cutting techniques. We will discuss scroll saw features, types, and what to look for when choosing a scroll saw. The goal for this workshop is for each student to have fun with woodworking, go home with a completed project and the inspiration to try more on their own.
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Payment Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Granted Up To One Week Before The Class Date. Class Fee $140 Material $15
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Couples Pen Night with Art Mansbach
Beginner
Tools Required: Safety Glasses Or Face Shield.
Class Size: 5
Description: Enjoy a different evening of recreation with your partner. Not your typical date . Spend an evening with your partner learning about basic wood turning by making a pair of pens. Art will take you through the steps of turning a wooden pen on the lathe. A 10% discount coupon will be granted for the purchase of of pen kits & supplies as well as lathe related tools after the class
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: Tuition Is Per Couple - 5 couples per class .To Insure A Spot In The Class, Tuition Is Due At The Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Processed Up To One Week Before The Class Date. Class fee $140 Materials $15
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Finishing - The Basics with Dan Vossler
All
Tools Required: , Safety Glasses
Class Size: 8
Description: : Finishing can make or break your project. Spend an evening with Dan as he unravels some of the mysteries of completing your project. This class will include surface preparation and a variety of finishes, including oil and water based stains and top coats, tung oil and linseed oils, (with or without wax), shellac and varnish. Products will include, General Finishes, Waterlox, Osmo, and Tried and True, to name a few.
Tuition: $85.00
Tuition Notes: Tuition is due at time of registration. Refunds will be granted op to 7 days prior to the classdate
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Pyrography (Wooddburning) For Beginners with Scott (Gonzo) Wadsworth
All
Tools Required: Safety Glasses
Class Size: 6
Description: In this class, you will learn the basics of pyrography or wood burning. You will learn the 3 main tips or pens used, review temperature issues, safety, burn ideas, and wood materials. You will also learn image transfer, line work, and shading. By the end of the class, you will have a project to take home.
Tuition: $140.00
Tuition Notes: To insure a spot in the class, tuition is due at the time of registration. Refunds provided up to one week before class date.
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Pen Turning, The Beginning with Art Mansbach
Beginner
Tools Required: Safety Glasses And Turning Tools If You Have Them
Class Size: 7
Description: This class is a full day introduction to turning pens, both wood and resin. No experience is needed. Art will introduce novices to lathe safety and operation. The morning will be devoted to the set up and turning a wood pen and detachable key ring. The afternoon will focus on resin & acrylics and be completed with turning a resin pen and keyring.
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Tuition Is Due At The Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Processed Up To One Week Before The Class Date. Class fee $140 Material $15
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Router Selection & Basic Operations with Dave Kovach
Beginner
Tools Required: Safety Glasses And Hearing Protection
Class Size: 8
Description: The Router is quickly becoming one of the most useful tools in the workshop, but where does one begin. In this informative class, we will take you from start to finish and help you get the most from your router. Topics covered will be safety, bit selection, router size, proper use, maintenance , and table use. Students will be able to make practice cuts with hand held and the router table. Routers will be provided, however you may bring your own subject to the instructors evaluation of it's safe operation. A 10% discount on most accessories and hand tools will be granted to each student the day of the class.
Tuition: $115.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Tuition Is Due At The Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Granted Up To One Week Prior To The Class.
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Couples Pen Night with Art Mansbach
Beginner
Tools Required: Safety Glasses Or Face Shield.
Class Size: 5
Description: Enjoy a different evening of recreation with your partner. Not your typical date . Spend an evening with your partner learning about basic wood turning by making a pair of pens. Art will take you through the steps of turning a wooden pen on the lathe. A 10% discount coupon will be granted for the purchase of of pen kits & supplies as well as lathe related tools after the class
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: Tuition Is Per Couple - 5 couples per class .To Insure A Spot In The Class, Tuition Is Due At The Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Processed Up To One Week Before The Class Date. Class fee $140 Materials $15
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Offset Turning with Eric Meyer
Intermediate/Advanced
Prerequisite: Basic Spindle Turning Skills
Tools Required: , Safety Glasses
Class Size: 6
Description: Eccentric- someone or something that is unusual or off center. Typically being off center while turning is a bad thing, but what if you did it intentionally? In this class you will be introduced to offset turning, its uses, and create a mallet using 2 different techniques of offset turning.
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: Tuition is due at time of registration. Class fee $140 Material Fee $15
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THE BASIC BOWL – FROM TREE TO TABLE. with Dave Sanborn
Tools Required: Safety Glasses Or Face Shield (Preferred)
Class Size: 6
Description: This class will cover the basic steps required and answer your questions as you turn your first bowl. Do I want to turn green wood or dry blanks? I don't live on a farm, where do I find the logs to make green blanks? I found someone who wants a tree cut up, what's the best way to cut and store the logs? Where do I find dry blanks? Do they turn different than green blanks? Do I want to use conventional or carbide tools? We will spend the first part of the class discussing these issues as well as any others that you may have – Dave will explain the various choices and alternatives as well as demonstrate the basic mounts and steps involved in making a bowl. Late morning each student will have an opportunity to practice each tool on the practice blank Dave has mounted. Then each student will take a blank "from the tree to the table." A 10% discount will be granted to each student on most hand and lathe tools and accessories the day of the class.
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Payment Is Due At The Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Processed Up To One Week Prior To The Class. Class fee $140 Material $15
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Bowl Turning, Beyond The Basics- Using Traditional HSS Tools with Dave Sanborn
Intermediate/Advanced
Prerequisite: Basic Bowl From Tree To Table or equivalent experience
Tools Required: Safety Glasses Or Face Shield (Preferred)
Class Size: 6
Description: If you have mastered basic bowl turning and/or are not satisfied with the results you are getting from carbide tools and want to jump to the next level, then this is the class for you. In this class we will cover the use of various traditional tool techniques to achieve the best possible finish on your bowl prior to sanding using both carbide and conventional scrapers and gouges. Dave will also show you a few "tricks" and techniques to enhance the quality of troublesome soft/punky wood and reduce tare-out and enhance sanding. We will also cover the basics of sharpening both gouges and scrapers - sharp tools are essential for a quality finish. We will end with discussion and demonstration of various final finishes and the use of the Beal Buffing System. Students will be granted a 10% disount on most accessories and hand tools the day of the class.
Tuition: $150.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Payment Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Granted Up To One Week Before The Class Date. Class Fee $140 Material $10
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Scroll Saw Basics . with Jeff Campbell
Beginner
Tools Required: Safety Glasses
Class Size: 6
Description: If you have been looking to get started in woodworking, the scroll saw is just the ticket. The scroll saw is a quiet and easy-to-use machine that will produce a wide variety of great projects. It can be used for creating fine, complex shapes and patterns such as fretwork, marquetry, intarsia, and inlay. This workshop is project oriented - designed for beginners just getting started or woodworkers wishing to expand their knowledge and skill level. Topics include blade selection, tension, pattern use, piercing, speeds, feed rates and cutting techniques. We will discuss scroll saw features, types, and what to look for when choosing a scroll saw. The goal for this workshop is for each student to have fun with woodworking, go home with a completed project and the inspiration to try more on their own.
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Payment Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Granted Up To One Week Before The Class Date. Class Fee $140 Material $15
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Four Step Cabinet Making. with Dave Kovach
Part 2: Sunday, January 21, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Class Size: 6
Description: The furniture that the Shakers built is making an amazing comeback., but what if your skills need polishing in order to join the furniture revolution? This four step classes will take you through the woodworking process. STEP ONE: Material prep will utilize the jointer, planer, table saw, chop saw as well as hand planes. STEP TWO: This step will be in Carcass construction, both traditional and modern carcass making techniques will be demonstrated and used I order to construct the cabinet carcass. Included will be dovetailing. STEP THREE: When most non-woodworkers look at a cabinet, all they see are the doors and drawers. Students will cut a door panel as well as rails and stiles using a router table. STEP FOUR: Making the drawer. Drawers are the most abused form of woodworking. Nothing will undergo the constant open and shut problems that they have to endure. This final Step will teach the student how to properly construct and install the drawer for your cabinet. If you are interested in beginning woodworking or honing your existing skills, then this is the class for you. Students will be granted a 10% discount on most hand tools and accessories the day of the class.
Tuition: $340.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Payment Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Granted Up To One Week Before The Class Date. Class Fee $280 Material $60
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Scroll Saw Basics with Jeff Campbell
Beginner
Tools Required: Safety Glasses
Class Size: 6
Description: If you have been looking to get started in woodworking, the scroll saw is just the ticket. The scroll saw is a quiet and easy-to-use machine that will produce a wide variety of great projects. It can be used for creating fine, complex shapes and patterns such as fretwork, marquetry, intarsia, and inlay. This workshop is project oriented - designed for beginners just getting started or woodworkers wishing to expand their knowledge and skill level. Topics include blade selection, tension, pattern use, piercing, speeds, feed rates and cutting techniques. We will discuss scroll saw features, types, and what to look for when choosing a scroll saw. The goal for this workshop is for each student to have fun with woodworking, go home with a completed project and the inspiration to try more on their own.
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Payment Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Granted Up To One Week Before The Class Date. Class Fee $140 Material $15
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Bandsaw Set-Up And Resawing with Jeff Campbell
Beginner
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Class Size: 6
Description: Small pieces from large pieces, in a nutshell that's what resawing is. We will take you through the steps to produce bandsaw veneer. Blade selection, adjustment, tune-up and fence usage will be covered. If you are having trouble resawing on your bandsaw this class will get you going in the right direction. Students will be granted a 10% discount on most accessories and hand tools the day of the class.
Tuition: $125.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Tuition Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Granted Up To One Week Prior To The Class Date. Class Fee $110 Material $15
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Band Saw Box. with Jeff Campbell
Tools Required: Safety Glasses
Class Size: 6
Description: You will use the bandsaw to make a tradional bandsaw box. The techniques learned in this class can be applied to make a bandsaw box of any size. A bandsaw box requires no hardware. Bandsaw boxes make a great gift, it's organic curves seems to delight people of all ages. Join us and you will leave with a bandsaw box of your making along with the knowledge to make many more. Materials provided will allow you to make one bandsaw box. A courtesy discount of 10% on most accessories in the store will be granted to each student the day of the class.
Tuition: $165.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Payment Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Processed Up To One Week Prior To The Class Date. Class fee $140 Material $25
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Hand Plane Basics with Arden Halbrooks
All
Tools Required: Safety Glasses
Class Size: 6
Description: Why are hand planes so expensive? Why can’t I get thin curling shavings like the YouTubers I watch? What do I do with this old plane my grandfather left me? Do I need a hand plane in this tech friendly new world? In this class you will learn the answers to these questions and more, including plane setup, tuning, maintenance, sharpening, selection, and use. This beginner friendly class will take you through the different kinds of hand planes and allow you to get some hands on experience. Students are encouraged to bring their own planes to setup and tune, but planes will be provided for those still deciding to buy. Tuition includes the book "Getting Started with Hand Planes" by Scott Wynn for you to keep and continue your education.
Tuition: $150.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Tuition Is Due At The Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Processed Up To One Week Before The Class Date.
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Scroll Saw Basics with Jeff Campbell
Beginner
Tools Required: Safety Glasses
Class Size: 6
Description: If you have been looking to get started in woodworking, the scroll saw is just the ticket. The scroll saw is a quiet and easy-to-use machine that will produce a wide variety of great projects. It can be used for creating fine, complex shapes and patterns such as fretwork, marquetry, intarsia, and inlay. This workshop is project oriented - designed for beginners just getting started or woodworkers wishing to expand their knowledge and skill level. Topics include blade selection, tension, pattern use, piercing, speeds, feed rates and cutting techniques. We will discuss scroll saw features, types, and what to look for when choosing a scroll saw. The goal for this workshop is for each student to have fun with woodworking, go home with a completed project and the inspiration to try more on their own.
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Payment Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Granted Up To One Week Before The Class Date. Class Fee $140 Material $15
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Turning an Epoxy/Wood Bowl/Platter with Dave Sanborn
Intermediate/Advanced
Part 2: Monday, February 19, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Prerequisite: Basic Bowl Turning Skills
Tools Required: , Safety Glasses
Class Size: 4
Description: This two-day class will introduce you to the tools, tips and techniques used to create and turn a project that combines colorful resins with natural wood and yields an unusual and beautiful bowl. Day one we will prepare the blank, attach an appropriate mounting system and introduce the resins. Day 2 – Resin doesn’t dry and cure quickly - so we will turn & finish the project after the epoxy has cured - Dave will introduce you to the special tools and techniques used to successfully turn and finish the project
Tuition: $325.00
Tuition Notes: To insure a spot in the class, tuition is due at the time of registration. Refunds will be granted up one week before the class date Class Fee $280. Material fee $45
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
THE BASIC BOWL – FROM TREE TO TABLE. with Dave Sanborn
Tools Required: Safety Glasses Or Face Shield (Preferred)
Class Size: 6
Description: This class will cover the basic steps required and answer your questions as you turn your first bowl. Do I want to turn green wood or dry blanks? I don't live on a farm, where do I find the logs to make green blanks? I found someone who wants a tree cut up, what's the best way to cut and store the logs? Where do I find dry blanks? Do they turn different than green blanks? Do I want to use conventional or carbide tools? We will spend the first part of the class discussing these issues as well as any others that you may have – Dave will explain the various choices and alternatives as well as demonstrate the basic mounts and steps involved in making a bowl. Late morning each student will have an opportunity to practice each tool on the practice blank Dave has mounted. Then each student will take a blank "from the tree to the table." A 10% discount will be granted to each student on most hand and lathe tools and accessories the day of the class.
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Payment Is Due At The Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Processed Up To One Week Prior To The Class. Class fee $140 Material $15
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Couples Pen Night with Art Mansbach
Beginner
Tools Required: Safety Glasses Or Face Shield.
Class Size: 5
Description: Enjoy a different evening of recreation with your partner. Not your typical date . Spend an evening with your partner learning about basic wood turning by making a pair of pens. Art will take you through the steps of turning a wooden pen on the lathe. A 10% discount coupon will be granted for the purchase of of pen kits & supplies as well as lathe related tools after the class
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: Tuition Is Per Couple - 5 couples per class .To Insure A Spot In The Class, Tuition Is Due At The Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Processed Up To One Week Before The Class Date. Class fee $140 Materials $15
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Woodworking Machine Fundamentals / Charcuterie Board with Dan Vossler
Beginner
Tools Required: , Safety Glasses
Class Size: 6
Description: Participants will learn the correct use and safety practices when working with the planer, jointer, table saw, miter saw and router. We will first use the machines to mill rough cut lumber into dimensioned boards. The next step is to glue up the dimensioned lumber into a board that will be finished into a charcuterie board with the planer and router . A discussion on appropriate finishes will close the class.
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: Tuition is due at time of registration. Class fee $140 Material $15
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Bandsaw Set-Up And Resawing with Jeff Campbell
Beginner
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Class Size: 6
Description: Small pieces from large pieces, in a nutshell that's what resawing is. We will take you through the steps to produce bandsaw veneer. Blade selection, adjustment, tune-up and fence usage will be covered. If you are having trouble resawing on your bandsaw this class will get you going in the right direction. Students will be granted a 10% discount on most accessories and hand tools the day of the class.
Tuition: $125.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Tuition Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Granted Up To One Week Prior To The Class Date. Class Fee $110 Material $15
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Epoxy & Wood Charcuterie Board with Robert Dedinsky
All
Part 2: Thursday, February 29, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Tools Required: , Safety Glasses
Class Size: 3
Description: Using resins and epoxies can help create beautiful projects, but which resin or epoxy is right for the job? Do I use a urethane resin or do I use an epoxy? (Wait, there’s a difference?!) How deep can I pour my resin or epoxy? What happens if I don’t mix using the correct ratio of resin/epoxy to hardener? How much do I pour? These are all questions (and then some) that will be answered during this class. In this two day class, we will be using the Jess Crow HDPE Reusable Forms to create a hybrid wood and epoxy cutting (or charcuterie) board.Day one will consist of a discussion about resin or epoxy and by the end of day one, students will pour TotalBoat ThickSet epoxy into an HDPE form that will become their own creation that they take home after day two.On day two (one week later), students will work with their demolded creations to flatten them and turn them into beautiful cutting boards or charcuterie boards that they will finish (during the class) and take home.
Tuition: $220.00
Tuition Notes: Tuition is due at time of registration. Refucnd will be processed up to one week before class date. Class fee $180 Material $40
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Four Step Cabinet Making. with Dave Kovach
Part 2: Sunday, February 25, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Class Size: 6
Description: The furniture that the Shakers built is making an amazing comeback., but what if your skills need polishing in order to join the furniture revolution? This four step classes will take you through the woodworking process. STEP ONE: Material prep will utilize the jointer, planer, table saw, chop saw as well as hand planes. STEP TWO: This step will be in Carcass construction, both traditional and modern carcass making techniques will be demonstrated and used I order to construct the cabinet carcass. Included will be dovetailing. STEP THREE: When most non-woodworkers look at a cabinet, all they see are the doors and drawers. Students will cut a door panel as well as rails and stiles using a router table. STEP FOUR: Making the drawer. Drawers are the most abused form of woodworking. Nothing will undergo the constant open and shut problems that they have to endure. This final Step will teach the student how to properly construct and install the drawer for your cabinet. If you are interested in beginning woodworking or honing your existing skills, then this is the class for you. Students will be granted a 10% discount on most hand tools and accessories the day of the class.
Tuition: $340.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Payment Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Granted Up To One Week Before The Class Date. Class Fee $280 Material $60
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Introduction To Cabinet Making With The Kreg Systems with Dan Vossler
Beginner/Intermediate
Part 2: Sunday, March 3, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tools Required: Safety Glasses
Class Size: 5
Description: This class will review and apply the steps to building a basic kitchen cabinet. We will use the Kreg pocket hole system and Kreg cutting system to build a cabinet carcass from plywood, with a solid wood face frame. You will have the opportunity to use the table saw,planern jointer and router table as well. After your cabinet is built, we will build and install a door and a drawer with the appropriate hardware on the secind day.
Tuition: $360.00
Tuition Notes: Tuition Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refund Will Be Processed Up To One Week Prior To Class Date Class Fee $280 Material $80
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Pen Turning, The Beginning with Art Mansbach
Beginner
Tools Required: Safety Glasses And Turning Tools If You Have Them
Class Size: 7
Description: This class is a full day introduction to turning pens, both wood and resin. No experience is needed. Art will introduce novices to lathe safety and operation. The morning will be devoted to the set up and turning a wood pen and detachable key ring. The afternoon will focus on resin & acrylics and be completed with turning a resin pen and keyring.
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Tuition Is Due At The Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Processed Up To One Week Before The Class Date. Class fee $140 Material $15
Call 440-232-7979 To Sign Up
Lathe Operation & Turning 101. with Dave Sanborn
Beginner
Tools Required: , Safety Glasses
Class Size: 6
Description: If you are a new turner or considering the purchase of a lathe or trying your hand at turning, this class will help you get started in the right direction. The first in a series by Dave Sanborn designed specifically for the new or prospective turners; this class will cover basic features and options available for the lathe itself as well as available accessories and tools. In the morning, Dave will demonstrate and discuss the basics of Conventional and Carbide tools; Spindle, Bowl, and Pen turning; and various accessories. In the afternoon, you will do some hands on exercises and make a Mallet that will be a valuable addition to your workshop. A 10% discount on most accessories and hand tools will be granted to each student the day of the class.
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Tuition Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Granted Up To One Week Prior To The Class Date. Class fee $140 Material $15
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THE BASIC BOWL – FROM TREE TO TABLE. with Dave Sanborn
Tools Required: Safety Glasses Or Face Shield (Preferred)
Class Size: 6
Description: This class will cover the basic steps required and answer your questions as you turn your first bowl. Do I want to turn green wood or dry blanks? I don't live on a farm, where do I find the logs to make green blanks? I found someone who wants a tree cut up, what's the best way to cut and store the logs? Where do I find dry blanks? Do they turn different than green blanks? Do I want to use conventional or carbide tools? We will spend the first part of the class discussing these issues as well as any others that you may have – Dave will explain the various choices and alternatives as well as demonstrate the basic mounts and steps involved in making a bowl. Late morning each student will have an opportunity to practice each tool on the practice blank Dave has mounted. Then each student will take a blank "from the tree to the table." A 10% discount will be granted to each student on most hand and lathe tools and accessories the day of the class.
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Payment Is Due At The Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Processed Up To One Week Prior To The Class. Class fee $140 Material $15
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Spindle Turning 101.5. with Dave Sanborn
Beginner
Tools Required: Safety Glasses Or Face Shield
Class Size: 6
Description: This class will provide you with valuable knowledge that you will continue to use in all your turnings. The second in a series taught by Dave Sanborn designed for the new or prospective turner. In the first class, we touched on the high points of both Spindle and Bowl (Face Plate) turning, today we will emphasize Spindle (Between Centers) turning. We will begin the day discussing the basic fundamentals of Spindle Turning. Several mounting techniques; between centers, four jaw chucks, jam chucks, etc., will be discussed and demonstrated. We will move on to learning how to turn basic coves and beads and do exercises to gain confidence with a spindle gouge. Nothing brings pride to a woodworker more than making things to display in their own home, so we will spend the afternoon using the skills we learned in the morning to make a Bud Vase that you will be proud to have in your home. A 10% discount will be granted to each student on most lathe and hand tools and accessories purchased the day of the class.
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Tuition Payment Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Granted Up To One Week Prior To The Class Date. Class $140 Material $10
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Hand Plane Basics with Arden Halbrooks
All
Tools Required: , Safety Glasses
Class Size: 6
Description: Why are hand planes so expensive? Why can’t I get thin curling shavings like the YouTubers I watch? What do I do with this old plane my grandfather left me? Do I need a hand plane in this tech friendly new world? In this class you will learn the answers to these questions and more, including plane setup, tuning, maintenance, sharpening, selection, and use. This beginner friendly class will take you through the different kinds of hand planes and allow you to get some hands on experience. Students are encouraged to bring their own planes to setup and tune, but planes will be provided for those still deciding to buy. Tuition includes the book "Getting Started with Hand Planes" by Scott Wynn for you to keep and continue your education.
Tuition: $150.00
Tuition Notes: To insure a spot in the class, tuition is due at time of registration. Refunds will be processed up to one week before the class date. Class fee $$135 Material fee $15
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Band Saw Box. with Jeff Campbell
Tools Required: Safety Glasses
Class Size: 6
Description: You will use the bandsaw to make a tradional bandsaw box. The techniques learned in this class can be applied to make a bandsaw box of any size. A bandsaw box requires no hardware. Bandsaw boxes make a great gift, it's organic curves seems to delight people of all ages. Join us and you will leave with a bandsaw box of your making along with the knowledge to make many more. Materials provided will allow you to make one bandsaw box. A courtesy discount of 10% on most accessories in the store will be granted to each student the day of the class.
Tuition: $165.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Payment Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Processed Up To One Week Prior To The Class Date. Class fee $140 Material $25
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Scroll Saw Basics with Jeff Campbell
Beginner
Tools Required: Safety Glasses
Class Size: 6
Description: If you have been looking to get started in woodworking, the scroll saw is just the ticket. The scroll saw is a quiet and easy-to-use machine that will produce a wide variety of great projects. It can be used for creating fine, complex shapes and patterns such as fretwork, marquetry, intarsia, and inlay. This workshop is project oriented - designed for beginners just getting started or woodworkers wishing to expand their knowledge and skill level. Topics include blade selection, tension, pattern use, piercing, speeds, feed rates and cutting techniques. We will discuss scroll saw features, types, and what to look for when choosing a scroll saw. The goal for this workshop is for each student to have fun with woodworking, go home with a completed project and the inspiration to try more on their own.
Tuition: $155.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Payment Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Granted Up To One Week Before The Class Date. Class Fee $140 Material $15
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Epoxy & Wood Charcuterie Board with Robert Dedinsky
All
Part 2: Thursday, March 28, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Tools Required: , Safety Glasses
Class Size: 3
Description: Using resins and epoxies can help create beautiful projects, but which resin or epoxy is right for the job? Do I use a urethane resin or do I use an epoxy? (Wait, there’s a difference?!) How deep can I pour my resin or epoxy? What happens if I don’t mix using the correct ratio of resin/epoxy to hardener? How much do I pour? These are all questions (and then some) that will be answered during this class. In this two day class, we will be using the Jess Crow HDPE Reusable Forms to create a hybrid wood and epoxy cutting (or charcuterie) board.Day one will consist of a discussion about resin or epoxy and by the end of day one, students will pour TotalBoat ThickSet epoxy into an HDPE form that will become their own creation that they take home after day two.On day two (one week later), students will work with their demolded creations to flatten them and turn them into beautiful cutting boards or charcuterie boards that they will finish (during the class) and take home.
Tuition: $220.00
Tuition Notes: Tuition is due at time of registration. Refucnd will be processed up to one week before class date. Class fee $180 Material $40
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Four Step Cabinet Making. with Dave Kovach
Part 2: Sunday, March 24, 9 AM - 3:30 PM
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Class Size: 6
Description: The furniture that the Shakers built is making an amazing comeback., but what if your skills need polishing in order to join the furniture revolution? This four step classes will take you through the woodworking process. STEP ONE: Material prep will utilize the jointer, planer, table saw, chop saw as well as hand planes. STEP TWO: This step will be in Carcass construction, both traditional and modern carcass making techniques will be demonstrated and used I order to construct the cabinet carcass. Included will be dovetailing. STEP THREE: When most non-woodworkers look at a cabinet, all they see are the doors and drawers. Students will cut a door panel as well as rails and stiles using a router table. STEP FOUR: Making the drawer. Drawers are the most abused form of woodworking. Nothing will undergo the constant open and shut problems that they have to endure. This final Step will teach the student how to properly construct and install the drawer for your cabinet. If you are interested in beginning woodworking or honing your existing skills, then this is the class for you. Students will be granted a 10% discount on most hand tools and accessories the day of the class.
Tuition: $340.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Payment Is Due At Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Granted Up To One Week Before The Class Date. Class Fee $280 Material $60
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Introduction To Resin Casting (Alumilite Clear Slow) with Robert Dedinsky
Beginner
Part 2: Tuesday, March 26, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Tools Required: Safety Glasses Or Face Shield.
Class Size: 6
Description: This two day class will teach you how to cast pen or project blanks with Alumilite Clear Slow resin. Spend two days with Robert as he guides you through the resin casting process and answers any questions you have pertaining to the casting process.Day one will start with an explanation and demo of the resin casting process. Robert will walk you through the tools and equipment needed as well as talk about the nuances of resin casting, giving tips and tricks along the way. Finish day one by casting your very own project blanks that you will take home on the second day.On day two, Robert will walk you through how to prepare, turn, and finish a blank made from the same Alumilite Clear Slow resin (not the blank cast on day one). While the resin will be set and able to be handled, Alumilite Clear Slow takes a week to fully cure. The blank you turn will dress a Wall Street II pen, vegetable peeler, or coffee scoop (turner's choice).Students will leave the class with a project blank or two, and a completed turned project.
Tuition: $190.00
Tuition Notes: To Insure A Spot In The Class, Tuition Is Due At The Time Of Registration. Refunds Will Be Granted Up To One Week Before The Class Date. Class fee $180 Material fee $10.
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