Hours of Operations

Sunday

12PM - 5PM

Monday

9AM - 7PM

Tuesday

9AM - 7PM

Wednesday

9AM - 7PM

Thursday

Closed

* Closed for Thanksgiving!

Friday

9AM - 7PM

Saturday

9AM - 6PM

Retail store pricing may vary from internet or catalog pricing.

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Woodworking Classes in Iowa City

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$75.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Card Scrapers

with Hunter Menken

Monday, November 24, 2025, 6 PM - 8 PM

Feeling frustrated with your card scraper? Not able to pop off all that squeeze out? Not quite getting the shimmery finish you want? Hunter Menken will walk you through his simple steps to achieve a clean burr for clean scraping.

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$90.00

Beginner

Learn to Turn a Small Bowl

with Mark Nelson

Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5 PM - 7 PM

Learn to turn a small wood bowl using a 4-jaw chuck. In this class you'll learn how to select wood, mount, rough, and finish your turnings. You will take home a finished bowl. Note: $15 material fee payable to instructor.

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$75.00

Beginner

Bandsaw for Beginners

with Katie Freeman

Sunday, November 30, 2025, 1 PM - 3:30 PM

Learn how to set up, change blades, and maintain a bandsaw, all while creating a kitchen utensil of your choice with instructor Katie Freeman. Students will choose from four different templates of kitchen utensils to make. The project will be completed during the class, and the students will get a small amount of finish to take home with them to maintain their utensils for the future. Tools that will be used during the class: Bandsaw, drill press, and sander. $10 material fee payable to instructor at course start.

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What's Happening at Woodcraft of Iowa City

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Choosing a Handsaw

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 1 PM - 2 PM

Making a cut with a handsaw seems easy – but there are some important factors to consider.  Let our in-store experts walk you through how to pick the right saw for your project.

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Chip Carving Demo

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1 PM - 2 PM

Creating intricate designs in you carvings takes special skills. We’ll show you the basic techniques to get you started on your chip carving journey.

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Table Saw Tune Up Demo

Saturday, March 14, 2026, 1 PM - 2 PM

Keeping your table saw in top working order makes your project easier and safer.  Stop in as we show you how!

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Woodcraft of Iowa City is Ready to Help You Make Wood Work!

Woodcraft of Iowa City is the area’s premiere destination for the best woodworking tools, wood, supplies and advice. Whether you consider yourself a novice woodworker or an expert craftsman, Woodcraft has the brands that sawdust makers prefer! Shop top power tool brands like JET, Powermatic, Festool, Laguna, Rikon and more. Plus find the best selection of hand tools from WoodRiver, pfeil, Flexcut, Veritas and other favorites. Stop by for our free monthly woodworking demos or take part in a woodworking seminar. At Woodcraft of Iowa City we enjoy Helping You Make Wood Work®

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We Sell the Best Brands in Woodworking

The best woodworking has to offer from brands like Festool, JET, RIKON and more!

Festool Woodworking Tools. Woodcraft is the largest Festool retailer in the US.
SawStop Table Saws - the standard in table saw safety.
Laguna - Supermax woodworking tools, accessories, and abrasives.