Used as a sanding sealer, a pre-stain conditioner, or as a glass-smooth topcoat, shellac is one of the most versatile and widely used finishing materials in the history of woodworking. It is not only one of the most beautiful, but one of the least toxic and fastest drying finishes available. Reading about it is helpful but nothing beats the hands on experience of applying shellac using many different methods including padding & brushing techniques, French polishing and spraying. You'll learn the differences between flakes & pre-mixed, how to mix your own and how to choose which type to use. Sign up today and discover the beauty and versatility of shellac!
Learn how to carve beautiful pieces in the chip carving style! Your instructor, Frank Lunquist, will cover the basic chip carving cuts that implement both geometric and free-form design. Sharpening and general carving knife care will also be covered. Prior to class, students will need to purchase a Chip Carving Knife or bring an equivalent knife.
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$110.00
Chip Carving
Sunday, April 28, 10 AM - 4 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: + $5 Materials Fee to Instructor
Tools Required: Carving Knife. Available At The Class.
We don't need no stink'n sharpening! The benefit of this class is that you can focus solely on the creative process of bowl turning since carbide tools are amazingly durable. We'll explore the range of carbide tools available and how to use them as well as provide basic lathe techniques to help you turn the perfect bowl.
Join Master Turner Dan Larson for this fantastic class and learn to throw ribbons of wood over your shoulder! Students will make a bowl (or two) while learning the nuances of how to hold the tools to make a variety of cuts in green, freshly cut wood. Dan will show you the basics of lathe operation, safety, sharpening, as well as how to select and prepare wood specifically for bowl turning.
Are you new to woodworking? Want to brush up on basic skills? The Instructor will teach how to safely use the essential power tools in any woodshop. Students will learn how to set up cuts and operate a table saw, planer, jointer, band saw, miter saw, and drill press. These skills will be put into practice to create a charcuterie board which can proudly be shown off to family and friends. On day two go beyond the basics and create a beautiful slide top keepsake box! You will practice skills learned in order to gain confidence using essential power tools. Use this foundation to accomplish your woodworking project goals.
Learn how to easily make an epoxy river charcuterie board using a pre-formed quick release silicone mold. Also gain experience incorporating cool stuff into the epoxy to help you personalize future projects. Using power tools to complete your board is just icing on the cake.
Designed for the novice turner, this class will introduce you to the wood lathe. Chris will take you step by step through machine set-up, tool safety and usage. No specific project will be completed, but the students will make a number of cuts while learning various tool techniques. Sharpening will be briefly covered, and students are encouraged to enroll in a future "Sharpening Lathe Tools" class (offered about 2x a year) for a more comprehensive learning experience.
Who knew boring could be so much fun? This class will focus on the hand tools and methods that makes holes in wood. Through a series of hands-on exercises, attendees will try different braces, hand drills, breast drills and gimlets while learning the correct use of each. Discover which boring process excites you the most and the hole-making equipment you should consider. Tools will be provided by the instructor and represent a carefully curated list of technology from the last 120 years. Feel free to bring in your own brace or hand drill for discussion and comparison. The instructor will also discuss desirable features and specific antique models to look out for based on class interest.
You’ve probably seen shoji panels – they’re the sliding screens often used in Japanese homes. In this class you’ll build 24"x60" shoji panel (or a different size to fit your space).
You'll build the wood frame, mount the panel infill (handmade mulberry paper) on an acrylic backing and assemble the elements. At the end of the class you’ll have an attractive, free-standing accent piece to use as a free-standing room divider, a closet door, a window insert or something else.
Best of all, you'll have the know-how to create more ambitious shoji projects.
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$280.00
All Levels
Building a Full-Sized Shoji Panel
Part 1: Tuesday, May 14, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 2: Tuesday, May 21, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: Materials for the project will be available for sale the night of the class
Prerequisite: Should be familiar with table saw and basic power tools
Learn the basics of turning from seasoned turner, Julie Abbott. Come explore the world of woodturning with other women in a welcoming and fun atmosphere. Make a turning project to take home while practicing the fundamentals of lathe work.
Are you new to woodworking? Want to brush up on basic skills? The Instructor will teach how to safely use the essential power tools in any woodshop. Students will learn how to set up cuts and operate a table saw, planer, jointer, band saw, miter saw, and drill press. These skills will be put into practice to create a charcuterie board which can proudly be shown off to family and friends. On day two go beyond the basics and create a beautiful slide top keepsake box! You will practice skills learned in order to gain confidence using essential power tools. Use this foundation to accomplish your woodworking project goals.
Sharpening Plane Blades and Chisels - A Surefire Practical Approach
with Ralph Truesdell
Monday, May 20, 5 PM - 9 PM
Sharpening shouldn't be mysterious! This will be a Hands On, Practical Sharpening class using tried and true methods to give you sharp edges the first time and every time. Less theory and more practicality. Bring dull tools and take home sharp ones. All supplies needed will be available for use or bring your own sharpening supplies if you like. If time permits we will cover knife sharpening with the Ken Onion knife sharpener.
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$100.00
All Levels
Sharpening Plane Blades and Chisels - A Surefire Practical Approach
Turning a pen is about as close to instant gratification as you can get in woodworking. It's quick, quiet and makes just enough mess to make you feel like you've accomplished something. Learn all about the components used such as pen blanks, mandrels, bushings and the pen press while honing your spindle turning skills. Pen turning is easy, enjoyable and it's the answer if limited shop space and time are keeping you from pursuing woodworking.
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$120.00
Turning Wood Pens
Wednesday, May 22, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Size: 5
Tuition Notes: Kits are Provided or May Bring Own 1"x1"x6" Blank
Learning how to restore antiques and fine furniture can open up the opportunity to preserve heirloom pieces or to resell that cool flea market score. Taught by Kevin Southwick, a nationally renowned finishing expert head of Southwick Furniture Conservation, this class will focus on identifying pieces that should be restored or left in original condition. Kevin will also cover proper finish removal or cleaning, dealing with veneer problems, and re-finishing.
Make blanks from Alumilite and other materials in a pressure pot for pens, bowls, and more. Work from a wood blank, embed objects in your blank, or keep things simple but artistic with dyes, powders, and granules. Bring any materials you'd like to cast with. A small variety of molds and mixing materials will be provided.
Focusing on the traditional North American style, this class will get you on the right path to proper face frame cabinetry construction. From design & layout, to milling & assembly, you'll learn the process of making face frames & casework, drawer making, and finally, cope and stick doors & drawer fronts. All aspects of this class are hands-on, so you will learn by doing. You will leave this class with a solid foundation of knowledge so you can start designing & creating your own cabinetry project quickly. We are compressing 6 weeks into one day for those who work at times when they cannot do a longer class.
Learn how to easily make an epoxy river charcuterie board using a pre-formed quick release silicone mold. Also gain experience incorporating cool stuff into the epoxy to help you personalize future projects. Using power tools to complete your board is just icing on the cake.
We don't need no stink'n sharpening! The benefit of this class is that you can focus solely on the creative process of bowl turning since carbide tools are amazingly durable. We'll explore the range of carbide tools available and how to use them as well as provide basic lathe techniques to help you turn the perfect bowl.
Join Master Turner Dan Larson for this fantastic class and learn to throw ribbons of wood over your shoulder! Students will make a bowl (or two) while learning the nuances of how to hold the tools to make a variety of cuts in green, freshly cut wood. Dan will show you the basics of lathe operation, safety, sharpening, as well as how to select and prepare wood specifically for bowl turning.
With emphasis on a practicality, we'll help you mark, saw and chisel multiple forms of dovetails. Tool selection, layout, body mechanics and accuracy tips will all be covered as you make this hallmark joint. Instructor will bring example tools for students to test as time allows.
Using a well-tuned hand plane is one of wood working's greatest joys. Unfortunately many planes, even some new ones, simply aren't ready to do their best work. Ralph will show you how to make old hand planes look and work like they are supposed to. He'll cover cleaning, tuning, and sharpening of bench and block planes. Bring in grandpa's old hand plane and we'll help you make that tool work like a dream. Sign up for Ralph's Hand Plane Usage Class too, and receive a $10 discount off of this class!
The focus of this class is introducing you to the tools and techniques you'll need to get started, then demonstrate their use.
You'll learn how to make repeated cuts accurately and safely, lay out patterns, try out some lattice joins and use guide blocks to cut the bevels that characterize kumiko.
At the end of the class you should have a clear path for executing your first design.
Designed for the novice turner, this class will introduce you to the wood lathe. Chris will take you step by step through machine set-up, tool safety and usage. No specific project will be completed, but the students will make a number of cuts while learning various tool techniques. Sharpening will be briefly covered, and students are encouraged to enroll in a future "Sharpening Lathe Tools" class (offered about 2x a year) for a more comprehensive learning experience.
Learn how to carve beautiful pieces in the chip carving style! Your instructor, Frank Lunquist, will cover the basic chip carving cuts that implement both geometric and free-form design. Sharpening and general carving knife care will also be covered. Prior to class, students will need to purchase a Chip Carving Knife or bring an equivalent knife.
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$110.00
Chip Carving
Sunday, June 16, 10 AM - 4 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: + $5 Materials Fee to Instructor
Tools Required: Carving Knife. Available At The Class.
Improve the playability and tonal accuracy of your electric guitar with a hands on set up. Learn to adjust your trussrod, nut slot depth, string height, and make bridge saddle adjustments for intonation. We will also discuss fret dressing. You can master these fundamental skills and save on tech costs down the line. This is the absolute foundation of your individual tone!
Learn the basics of turning from seasoned turner, Julie Abbott. Come explore the world of woodturning with other women in a welcoming and fun atmosphere. Make a turning project to take home while practicing the fundamentals of lathe work.
Make blanks from Alumilite and other materials in a pressure pot for pens, bowls, and more. Work from a wood blank, embed objects in your blank, or keep things simple but artistic with dyes, powders, and granules. Bring any materials you'd like to cast with. A small variety of molds and mixing materials will be provided.
Turning pens from acrylic materials offers diversity and creativity that makes every pen truly unique! You will learn the proper way to drill and prepare this type of pen blank and special finishing techniques for acrylics will be covered. Pen kit is included, and you may purchase your acrylic blank on the day of class with your student discount.
Turning a pen is about as close to instant gratification as you can get in woodworking. It's quick, quiet and makes just enough mess to make you feel like you've accomplished something. Learn all about the components used such as pen blanks, mandrels, bushings and the pen press while honing your spindle turning skills. Pen turning is easy, enjoyable and it's the answer if limited shop space and time are keeping you from pursuing woodworking.
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$120.00
Turning Wood Pens
Wednesday, June 26, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Size: 5
Tuition Notes: Kits are Provided or May Bring Own 1"x1"x6" Blank
Are you new to woodworking? Want to brush up on basic skills? The Instructor will teach how to safely use the essential power tools in any woodshop. Students will learn how to set up cuts and operate a table saw, planer, jointer, band saw, miter saw, and drill press. These skills will be put into practice to create a charcuterie board which can proudly be shown off to family and friends. On day two go beyond the basics and create a beautiful slide top keepsake box! You will practice skills learned in order to gain confidence using essential power tools. Use this foundation to accomplish your woodworking project goals.
This class, inspired by Tom Caspar’s Unplugged Workshop, will teach you the key fundamentals of using five hand tools as well as two critical power tools while building a simple jewelry box out of Cherry wood. Students will learn about the lumber milling process and how to dimension parts using a table saw, a band saw, a smoothing plane, a Japanese pull saw, a block plane, a card scraper, and a spokeshave.
This is a beginner CNC class where students will use Vectric V-carve to import a file, prepare to be cut on a CNC router and cut it out. You will take home the cribbage board you made at the end of the class
Are you new to woodworking? Want to brush up on basic skills? The Instructor will teach how to safely use the essential power tools in any woodshop. Students will learn how to set up cuts and operate a table saw, planer, jointer, band saw, miter saw, and drill press. These skills will be put into practice to create a charcuterie board which can proudly be shown off to family and friends. On day two go beyond the basics and create a beautiful slide top keepsake box! You will practice skills learned in order to gain confidence using essential power tools. Use this foundation to accomplish your woodworking project goals.
We don't need no stink'n sharpening! The benefit of this class is that you can focus solely on the creative process of bowl turning since carbide tools are amazingly durable. We'll explore the range of carbide tools available and how to use them as well as provide basic lathe techniques to help you turn the perfect bowl.
The focus of this class is introducing you to the tools and techniques you'll need to get started, then demonstrate their use.
You'll learn how to make repeated cuts accurately and safely, lay out patterns, try out some lattice joins and use guide blocks to cut the bevels that characterize kumiko.
At the end of the class you should have a clear path for executing your first design.
Are you new to woodworking? Want to brush up on basic skills? The Instructor will teach how to safely use the essential power tools in any woodshop. Students will learn how to set up cuts and operate a table saw, planer, jointer, band saw, miter saw, and drill press. These skills will be put into practice to create a charcuterie board which can proudly be shown off to family and friends. On day two go beyond the basics and create a beautiful slide top keepsake box! You will practice skills learned in order to gain confidence using essential power tools. Use this foundation to accomplish your woodworking project goals.
Boost the value of your pieces and let them stand out from the rest. Using a router and drill press, this class will demonstrate how simple geometric shapes can spark curiosity and give your work another dimension. If you're interested in giving that work a strong, visual impact this class is for you.
In this hands-on class, we will cover common applications of the underutilized card scraper. You will learn an easy and reliable sharpening technique to prepare them for use and practice using them to remove scratches, mill marks, and tear out. Optionally you may also walk away with the card scraper used in class for a $15 fee.
Designed for the novice turner, this class will introduce you to the wood lathe. Chris will take you step by step through machine set-up, tool safety and usage. No specific project will be completed, but the students will make a number of cuts while learning various tool techniques. Sharpening will be briefly covered, and students are encouraged to enroll in a future "Sharpening Lathe Tools" class (offered about 2x a year) for a more comprehensive learning experience.
Are you new to woodworking? Want to brush up on basic skills? The Instructor will teach how to safely use the essential power tools in any woodshop. Students will learn how to set up cuts and operate a table saw, planer, jointer, band saw, miter saw, and drill press. These skills will be put into practice to create a charcuterie board which can proudly be shown off to family and friends. On day two go beyond the basics and create a beautiful slide top keepsake box! You will practice skills learned in order to gain confidence using essential power tools. Use this foundation to accomplish your woodworking project goals.
This informative session will help you get the most out of your bandsaw. We'll begin with basic saw maintenance that will help your saw perform better, and then move on to blade selection and how to properly mount and tension your blade. Ralph will also talk about what to look for when buying a used saw and will demonstrate various cuts and discuss using jigs with your bandsaw. If the bandsaw is new to you, then this class is a must do!
Turning a pen is about as close to instant gratification as you can get in woodworking. It's quick, quiet and makes just enough mess to make you feel like you've accomplished something. Learn all about the components used such as pen blanks, mandrels, bushings and the pen press while honing your spindle turning skills. Pen turning is easy, enjoyable and it's the answer if limited shop space and time are keeping you from pursuing woodworking.
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$120.00
Turning Wood Pens
Wednesday, July 24, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Size: 4
Tuition Notes: Kits are Provided or May Bring Own 1"x1"x6" Blank
This is a basic finishing class centered around the Odie’s Oil product line.
This is a great class for beginning and experienced finishers alike.
Come see the versatility and reliability of the Odie’s line. We will go over techniques in application and understand the difference between the products and which is the best product to use on your projects. Odie’s Oil is a Food Safe and non-toxic product, perfect for your Boards and for all projects. This is an extremely durable line.
Are you looking for a unique and fun experience to have for a date night? Then bring your significant other to our "Date Night" and learn to turn on a lathe! One of you will go home with a fabulous new ice cream scoop with a "turned" handle by you; and your BFF will create and take home a pizza cutter that he/she has turned a handle for - the perfect combination for use on your subsequent date nights! So fun!
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$275.00
Beginner
Date Night! with Stoane Loudenslager
Saturday, July 27, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Class Size: 12
Tuition Notes: Tuition Is For Two People. Eye, Dust, And Hearing Protection Required; Please Wear Closed-toe Shoes.
In this class we will make one of Stoane’s favorite patterns! With this pattern it is common to hear “How did you do that?!” - even from a woodworker! We will make 2 boards each or 1 board and 1 set of coasters. Your choice! The thing we love most about this class is you’ll start with not knowing how it is possible and leave with some awesome new skills, confidence, and beautiful boards that become conversation pieces!
Improve the playability and tonal accuracy of your electric guitar with a hands on set up. Learn to adjust your trussrod, nut slot depth, string height, and make bridge saddle adjustments for intonation. We will also discuss fret dressing. You can master these fundamental skills and save on tech costs down the line. This is the absolute foundation of your individual tone!
