Woodcraft of Denver

Hand Tools 101: Planes

Saturday, August 22, 2026, 10 AM - 4 PM

If you have ever wondered how woodworkers made furniture before they had power tools or if you just want to understand why your hand tools never seem to work as well as they do in videos and magazines, the classes in the "Hand Tools 101" series will answer those questions. In this class we focus on the Hand Plane, a tool that can flatten and smooth out a board for use in any project. We will teach you the art of sharpening, tuning and using a hand plane effectively. Once you have mastered the plane, it can be used to help eliminate a majority of your edge sanding. The result is a smoother surface in a fraction of the time; plus, it is a lot more fun than sanding! Students are encouraged to bring their own hand planes to see how you can tune and use your hand plane like a pro and have it perform like new.

Cutting Board

Sunday, August 23, 2026, 10 AM - 4 PM

Learn to make a cutting board with various species of wood. You will prepare, glue, cut on a band saw, rout, and finally apply a food-safe finish. This process will result in a stunning cutting board! You will learn how to use a router and one of our templates to make a fun shape or choose to keep a traditional rectangular shape. Some sanding and finishing will need to be completed at home.

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.