Woodcraft of Denver

Relief Carving

Part 1: Thursday, August 27, 2026, 4 PM - 7 PM

Part 2: Thursday, September 3, 2026, 5 PM - 7 PM

Part 3: Thursday, September 10, 2026, 5 PM - 7 PM

Part 4: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5 PM - 7 PM

Join Charlie and other carvers of all skill levels in four sequential sessions to learn the techniques of relief carving. Charlie Milliser is a well known local carver who truly enjoys sharing his vast knowledge of relief carving with his students. Please direct questions to Charlie at cjmilliser@gmail.com. Tuition is for 9 hours of class time. Students are required to participate in 4 sessions in a row.

Turning Weekend - Two Days on the Lathe

Part 1: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, September 13, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Join Andy in our two-day class to feed your new obsession!  In this y course, you will be introduced to the tools of the trade and safety aspects of the wood lathe.  You will be shown several different ways of making cuts using traditional tools including rounding techniques, planing, beads, and coves.  During this course you will have the opportunity to turn between centers with a spindle project and different techniques of mounting the timber to the lathe while creating your first bowl.  Students will also be introduced to finishing techniques and maintaining your tools.  Each student will turn a practice spindle, a small woodworker's mallet and a bowl to take home. 

Scroll Saw 101

Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 10 AM - 4 PM

This course introduces you to one of the most productive (and fun) tools in any workshop...the scroll saw. In this hands-on class, you will learn saw set-up, proper operation, proper blade selection, and how to fine-tune your scroll saw. You will learn how to make internal and external cuts and do several practice exercises that increase in difficulty as you go. By the end of the class, you will be ready to tackle any scroll saw project.