Woodcraft of Roanoke

Building a Traditional Pegged Stool

Part 1: Thursday, September 3, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Friday, September 4, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

"Build a timeless low-height pegged stool in this immersive two-day woodworking workshop focused on traditional craftsmanship and foundational chairmaking techniques. While the form may appear simple, this stool introduces many of the core concepts found in historic staked and post-and-rung furniture. Students will work extensively with hand tools including hand planes, chisels, layout tools, and handsaws, while also using select modern machines for efficiency. Along the way, students will learn how to shape tapered octagonal legs with hand planes, drill compound leg angles, and create strong round mortise-and-tenon joinery secured with traditional wedges. The class also introduces essential chairmaking concepts such as rake, splay, and resultant angles foundational skills used in Windsor and stick chair construction. By the end of the workshop, students will leave with a completed handmade stool, practical hand-tool experience, and a deeper appreciation for traditional woodworking techniques that have lasted for centuries.”

Introduction To Turning Pens

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 9 AM - 12:30 PM

Learn how to make the professional pens found in fine gift shops. Mark will instruct you on the complete process from wood selection to the final finish. After completing this class you will take home a completed pen to show off. Soon you will be designing and making these works of art for family and friends.

Introduction To Woodturning

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 1 PM - 5 PM

The safe use of a wood lathe and turning tools will be emphasized. Choice of wood, elements of design, ways of holding the wood onto the lathe, proper turning techniques and tool sharpening are discussed and demonstrated. Each student will actually turn a project to take home.