$80.00

All Levels

Hand Cut Dovetails

with Alex Birkett

Saturday, March 23, 9 AM - 1 PM

NEW CLASS - Dovetails are an exceptionally strong and functional joint and they can be a challenge to cut by hand. Join Wayne Peterson as he takes you through the process of cutting through dovetails by hand. The basic geometry and layyout of the dovetail will be covered along with a short discussion of different types of dovetails and the 2 basic approaches to cutting the joint. The bulk of the class will be hands-on cutting of dovetails

$85.00

All Levels

Pen Turning For Beginners

with Alex Birkett

Saturday, March 23, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

With little or no lathe experience, you can make your very own beautiful pen in 3 hours. Resident expert Alex Birkett has taught many students the art of pen-making in just one evening class. Your very own pen makes a great gift for almost any occasion. And the great part is, once you've made one, you can virtually make any style you wish. Without a doubt, this is our most popular class. and sells out early. Includes $10 materials

$85.00

ALL

Intermediate Router Techniques

with Mike Cobb

Tuesday, April 2, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

How about making a solid walnut desk or wall clock with a top-of-the-line router table, while learning new router techniques all in 3 hours? Sound like a fun evening? Why not join us and let Mike show you some must-have router techniques followed with hands-on exercises. Students will learn safe methods for completing a number of different cuts while using a variety of router bits. Additionally, you will make specialized cuts on the drill press.

$85.00

All Levels

Pen Turning For Beginners

with Alex Birkett

Saturday, April 6, 10 AM - 1 PM

With little or no lathe experience, you can make your very own beautiful pen in 3 hours. Resident expert Alex Birkett has taught many students the art of pen-making in just one evening class. Your very own pen makes a great gift for almost any occasion. And the great part is, once you've made one, you can virtually make any style you wish. Without a doubt, this is our most popular class. Includes material charge of $10

$80.00

Beginner

Introduction To Woodturning

with Chip Siskey

Sunday, April 7, 11 AM - 2 PM

This class is a must for the beginner, or a jumpstart to someone who has been trying to learn as they go. In this class, Chip will focus on safe lathe operation with discussion of lathes, drive centers, chucks, and other available accessories. We will discuss woodturning tools you may already have or have run across, and those available comparing the usefulness and quality of the metals. Our focus will turn to the seven basic tool where we will discuss when and how to use each one. We will finish with some hands on experience to ensure you grasp the proper tool presentation and use for each of these tools. There are so many tools available, the class will help you to select the correct tools for the projects you wish to complete. If you have tools, bring them but they are not necessary.

$85.00

All Levels

Mortise & Tenon Joinery

with Bob Settich

Saturday, April 20, 10 AM - 1 PM

NEW CLASS - In this class, resident expert, Bob Settich will teach you the time-honored mortise and tenon joint. This strongest of all joints will enable you to make tables and other furniture of almost any style. With a hand held router and a jig that you'll make with scrap plywood, you'll cut mortises with amazing precision. Additionally, the jig also places the mirror-image mortise in the legs at the opposite end of each table or chair rail. You'll also practice several different ways of producing tenons that fit perfectly. Lastly, you'll learn techniques for no-stress glue-ups, plus several reinforcing steps that will create incredibly strong furniture.

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$80.00

All Levels

Kumiko - Asa-no-ha Pattern

with Wayne Peterson

Saturday, April 20, 10 AM - 2 PM

NEW CLASS - Kumiko has it's origins in Japan it involves joining thin strips of wood into intricate patterns to create a finished panel.. In this hands-on class, Wayne will guide you through the process to create a finished panel using hand tools. You will learn the basic technique for creating a single Asa-no-ha which will lead to a number of possibilities for enhancing your own projects.

$85.00

All Levels

Pen Turning For Beginners

with Alex Birkett

Tuesday, April 23, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

With little or no lathe experience, you can make your very own beautiful pen in 3 hours. Resident expert Alex Birkettr has taught many students the art of pen-making in just one evening class. Your very own pen makes a great gift for almost any occasion. And the great part is, once you've made one, you can virtually make any style you wish. Without a doubt, this is our most popular class. Includes material charge $10.

$80.00

Beginner

Basic Router Techniques

with Mike Cobb

Monday, May 6, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Many woodworkers consider the router the best tool in their shop. This "beginner's" router class, will cover which type of router is best suited for you, the 5 must have router bits and their uses, correct router cutting techniques, key accessories, router tables, maintenance and SAFETY. If you own a router or you're thinking about buying one, this class is tailor-made for you.

$85.00

All Levels

Pen Turning For Beginners

with Alex Birkett

Tuesday, May 7, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

With little or no lathe experience, you can make your very own beautiful pen in 3 hours. Resident expert Alex Birkett has taught hundreds of students the art of pen-making in just one evening class. Your very own pen makes a great gift for almost any occasion. And the great part is, once you've made one, you can virtually make any style you wish. Without a doubt, this is our most popular class. Includes materials: $10

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$80.00

All Levels

Make a Star Inlay

with Wayne Peterson

Saturday, May 11, 10 AM - 2 PM

NEW CLASS - Join inlay wizard Wayne Peterson as he takes you through all the steps in inlaying a star into the center of a piece as well as inlaying a border. You'll learn all the techniques in the art of inlay and make a one-of-a- kind project for you or a family member. Don't pass this great class up. It is helpful if student is knowledgeable with chisels.

$95.00

All Levels

Introduction to Cabininet Making

with Bob Settich

Sunday, May 12, 11 AM - 2 PM

cNEW - In this highly demanded class, expert Bob Settich, will guide you through every step involved in making traditional face frame and frameless cabinets. After learning the advantages of each, you'll move on to project planning and material selection. The next step involves sizing the parts and assembly. You'll then discover how easy it is to make design changes within the same system. You will be able to get your hands on assembled examples of both a a wall and base cabinet to see every detail and answer all of your questions. Students will also learn several sure-fire methods of edge-banding plywood. You'll see see how these techniques empower you to make great looking doors, drawer fronts and shelves. Last but not least, Bob will show you installation techniques that let you conquer wavy wall and out-of-level floors. If you've ever wanted to learn cabinetmaking, this is THE class to take.

$80.00

ALL

Mastering The Table Saw

with Mike Cobb

Wednesday, May 15, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Learn how to tune and maintain your table saw for maximum performance. Mike will discuss saw selection, fence and blade type, proper alignment and correct cutting techniques as students will be making some cuts on the saw. The discussion will also focus on techniques that ensure you get the best possible rips, crosscuts and miter cuts as well as covering special jigs and, above all, safety procedures.

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$85.00

All Levels

Thin Stemmed Goblet

with Chip Siskey

Sunday, May 12, 12 PM - 4 PM

This class incorporates spindle turning techniques with some end grain hollowing. We will focus on proper cutting tool presentation to help you develop your spindle turning abilities, as well as, the chuck mounting techniques necessary when challenged with working on a piece that protrudes a few inches from the chuck. The resulting decorative thin stemmed goblet can be displayed or used as a wedding gift.

$85.00

All Levels

Pen Turning For Beginners

with Alex Birkett

Tuesday, May 21, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

With little or no lathe experience, you can make your very own beautiful pen in 3 hours. Resident expert Alex Birkett has taught hundreds of students the art of pen-making in just one evening class. Your very own pen makes a great gift for almost any occasion. And the great part is, once you've made one, you can virtually make any style you wish. Without a doubt, this is our most popular class. Includes materials: $10

$80.00

Beginner

Basic Router Techniques

with Mike Cobb

Monday, June 10, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Many woodworkers consider the router the best tool in their shop. This "beginner's" router class, will cover which type of router is best suited for you, the 5 must have router bits and their uses, correct router cutting techniques, key accessories, router tables, maintenance and SAFETY. If you own a router or you're thinking about buying one, this class is tailor-made for you.

$80.00

All Levels

Make a Charcuterie Board

with Bob Settich

Saturday, June 15, 10 AM - 1 PM

Every kitchen needs a cutting board or its upscale cousin, a charcuterie board. Learn the correct way to build a charcuterie board with resident expert Bob Settich. You'll be given full-size patterns for both for both traditional paddle cutting boards plus eight decorative shapes for a total of 26 different boards. You'll learn how to create edge-laminated cutting boards to show beautiful grain patterns. Additionally,, Bob will the best strategies for stock selection, glue choice and proven clamping methods for flat panels and template routing techniques and of course using food safe finishes for all your creations.

$80.00

All Levels

Learn To Turn A Plate

with Chip Siskey

Sunday, June 16, 12 PM - 4 PM

NEW CLASS Have you ever had a highly figured scrap board left over from a project? How can you display this figure? Why not turn a plate? In this fun class, Chip will use a waste block technique to mount a blank to turn a plate for display or use. You will learn to focus on proper cutting tool presentation. The end result will be a decorative piece that can be displayed on the mantle, hung on the wall or used in the kitchen.

$85.00

All Levels

Pen Turning For Beginners

with Alex Birkett

Wednesday, June 26, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

With little or no lathe experience, you can make your very own beautiful pen in 3 hours. Resident expert Alex Birkett has taught hundreds of students the art of pen-making in just one evening class. Your very own pen makes a great gift for almost any occasion. And the great part is, once you've made one, you can virtually make any style you wish. Without a doubt, this is our most popular class. All materials included in class tuition.