Woodcraft of Minneapolis

Hand Tool Woodworking

Part 1: Thursday, September 11, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, September 18, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Thursday, September 25, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, October 2, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Thursday, October 9, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 6: Thursday, October 16, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 7: Thursday, October 23, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 8: Thursday, October 30, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 9: Thursday, November 6, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 10: Thursday, November 13, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 11: Thursday, November 20, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 12: Thursday, December 4, 6 PM - 9 PM

This in-depth introductory series, taught by hand-tool expert, Ralph Truesdell, focuses on hand tools and the role they play in your shop. Weekly topics include tool selection, sharpening, plane refurbishing, and using planes, spokeshaves, chisels, saws, scrapers, measuring and marking tools, and more. We’ll also discuss four-squaring boards, basic joints (including dovetails by hand), and how to cut curves. Learn the basics of hand tools for full builds or to supplement your power tools. The hand tools needed for class will be covered on the first night, or you can email woodcraft@woodcraft306.com for a tool list. Note: $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor on the first night of class.

Women's Intro to Woodworking

Saturday, September 13, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Are you interested in woodworking? This one-day, hands-on class is perfect for beginners who want to explore the art and skill of woodworking. Learn how to safely use power tools like the planer, bandsaw, table saw, miter saw, and drill press. You’ll put your new skills into practice by building a beautiful keepsake box! Build confidence and gain foundational knowledge to tackle woodworking projects independently in the future. Note: $20 materials fee (cash or Venmo) is payable to the instructor at the start of the class.

Chip Carving

Sunday, September 14, 10 AM - 4 PM

Chip carving consists of a set of triangular or curved cuts laid out in regular, geometric patterns, but can also be more free form, as in lettering or images. You will need to bring a Chip Carving Knife like the Pfeil style B, or similar. Your instructor, Bart Dunning, will teach you about the handling and care of the knife. You will learn how to draw a pattern for cutting, make the various cuts and develop a “feel” for the wood, as well as what woods are preferred. Dealing with mistakes, short of adding fuel to your fireplace, is also part of the class. You will leave with some new skills, some new friends and, hopefully, a carved coaster. Note: $5 materials fee payable to the instructor at time of class.