Routers can be intimidating. In this hands-on class, students will learn how to safely use this versatile tool for creating decorative edges, cutting grooves and dadoes, and template routing among other techniques. Bit selection and router accessories will also be covered. Each student is responsible for supplying their own router, any router bits you own, hearing protection and safety glasses.
This is the third class offered in our CNC curriculum. In this class you will learn how to import a picture into the VCarve software. This lecture class utilizes a Next Wave CNC machine and VCarve software. The instructor will go over different project layers, how to import pictures, and how to manipulate the workplace and pictures once they are imported. Each student is responsible for supplying their own personal laptop loaded with VCarve Pro Trial. Download VCarve Pro Trial at vectric.com/free-trial/vcarve-pro. This is a lecture class. Students will not create any physical projects. The projects made in your VCarve program are saved and can be used to make the project on your own.
In this mostly demonstration/lecture class, students will learn how to use jointers, planers & drum sanders safely and properly. You will learn how to correctly machine rough sawn wood into surfaced lumber. Topics will include setting knives, infeed and outfeed table height, proper feed direction, and reading grain. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses, hearing protection, notebook, and pencil.
Marquetry is the art of creating pictures with wood veneers. The pieces of veneer are chosen for color, grain and figure. Inlay is similar, except thicker wood is used. In this demonstration class, the instructor will show various techniques for marquetry and inlay, as well as go over the tools, supplies, materials, and sources to help get students started doing their own work. Each student is responsible for supplying their own paper and pencil.
Take your turning to the next level! Learn the art of turning a hollow form. You will safely shape an elegant vessel utilizing specialized tools and techniques. The instructor will cover everything from wood selection and form design to tool selection and give you the skills you need to turn a hollow form. Students must provide their own hollowing tools similar to Easy Wood Tools Hollower #2 and #3. Students are required to bring both hollowing tools to this class. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses or face shield and hearing protection.
If you have ever wanted to learn more about CNC machines then this is the class for you. This lecture class utilizes the Shark CNC Machine and VCarve Software. The instructor will start with the basics; how to set up a Shark CNC machine, what the display commands mean, and VCarve software setup. You will learn how to use the VCarve software including setting the work piece size and understanding the basic Icons. You will learn about designing objects, creating toolpaths, and saving your work. Each student is responsible for supplying their own personal laptop loaded with VCarve Pro Trial. Download VCarve Pro Trial at vectric.com/free-trial/vcarve-pro. This is a lecture class. The CNC machine will not be used during this class.
The topic of this hands-on class is the most fundamental of all woodworking joints: The "Through Dovetail". Students will learn the basics of dovetail layout as well as basic saw and chisel control as we practice cutting many dovetails. Safety and tool selection will be discussed. A handout is provided detailing all of the steps covered in the class as well as some suggested practical exercises to complete as "next steps" to guide your practice. Each student is responsible for supplying their own dovetail saw (western or Japanese), sharp 1/2in and 1/4in chisels, mallet, marking knife, dovetail marker, pencil, marking gauge, fret saw or coping saw, eye protection, pocket knife and a pair of dividers.
The first step in building cabinets is constructing the "box" or carcass. In this, hands-on, class you will learn the proper techniques to create a strong and durable cabinet carcass. Joinery and assembly techniques for most cabinet applications will be discussed. The Kreg Jig will be demonstrated and used for the face frame assembly. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
Photo memories are a great way to share special family events. Why not showcase them around your home in a picture frame you made? Join us for a day in the workshop and learn how to safely and creatively, design and build an 8in x 11in picture frame. After this class you will be able to create and build a variety of picture frames at home for your other photo memories. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, pencil, notebook, and tape measure. No open toed shoes will be allowed.
Build your very own 3-legged sitting stool in this furniture building class. You will learn the basic techniques needed for building more complex furniture, including tables and chairs. You will be introduced to "rake & splay", sight lines, tapered through tenons, blind tenons, and wedged joints. Each student is responsible for supplying their own bench planes (#3 or #4 & a #5), mallet, 4” bevel gauge, sanding block, 8” compass, cross cut saw, safety glasses and hearing protection. Bring your lunch.
Let us teach you to turn this popular, elegant pen. We will review the tips and techniques required to successfully drill, glue, turn, and finish acrylic pen blanks. Tools provided by the instructor include a sharp 1/2in spindle gouge and a sharp 3/16in parting tool. You may bring your own if you desire. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.
Join us in creating a Harry Potter wand. This is a spindle turning class but with a Magical Twist. In this fun class, you will also learn the basics of woodturning, turning a square block into a round spindle, while adding creative coves and beads. You will learn the proper techniques for using basic turning tools, gouges and parting tools. Each student is responsible for supplying their own spindle gouge, parting tool, eye protection or face shield and a dust mask.
In this 2-day class you will learn about epoxy while making a set of 4" x 4" epoxy coasters! On day one you will mix epoxy with the pigment of your choice and pour it into a HDPE mold. On day two, you will de-mold, sand and then finish your coasters with a flood coat. The flood coat will need to cure overnight. Coasters can be picked up any time after that. Each student is responsible for supplying their own notebook, pencil, filter mask or respirator, gloves and closed toe shoes.
In this class, you'll learn to make stile and rail cabinet doors. Students will take home their completed doors. As in most cabinet making, the table saw and router table are the main tools used for door construction. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
The instructor will show you how to carve a realistic rainbow trout in this hands-on class. They will cover stock removal techniques, choosing the right burrs for the job, the double-cut technique on the bandsaw for quick stock removal and more. Each student is responsible for supplying their own power carver, dust mask, and face shield or safety glasses.
This class is mostly a lecture/demonstration. The instructor will demonstrate the techniques used in resawing a piece of lumber into thinner boards. They will also cover band saw safety, saw setup, and blade choice. After the lecture and demonstration is over, each student will get to resaw a small board and take home the book-matched set! Each student is responsible for supplying their own hearing protection, eye protection, notebook and a pen or pencil.
In this hands-on class, you will learn both of the main skills in woodturning; face plate turning and how to create all of the basic spindle shapes and cuts. Students will turn a small bowl and a wooden mallet. This is the perfect class for the beginning turner, or a great way to hone your turning skills. Each student is responsible for supplying their own roughing gouge, bowl gouge, spindle gouge, skew, parting tool, face shield and dust mask. For more information on the instructor, Carlos Angulo, please visit his website at www.angulowoodturning.com.
Trim your tree with ornaments you turned yourself while making lasting memories! Come learn the basic skills needed to turn small ornate objects on your lathe. Students will be turning basic pendant type Christmas ornaments in this hands-on class. These will highlight your own tree or make great gifts for the coming holiday season! Tools provided by the instructor include a sharp 1/2in spindle gouge and a sharp 3/16in parting tool. You may bring your own if you desire. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.
Would you like to learn how to use a woodburning pen and the basics of pyrography? This class will walk you through the basics such as; types of tools, transferring an image to your project piece, basic art techniques, adding color, and how to finish. Each student is responsible for supplying their own woodburning pen with tip, face mask, pen, paper, image of something you want to burn (optional, no larger than 4.5in x 4.5in), leather gloves (optional).
Course 2 is a hands-on class where students will learn the most beautiful and useful form of dovetail joinery: The: "Half Blind Dovetail". You will cut many dovetails and learn several time-saving shortcuts to achieve beautiful results. Each student is responsible for supplying their own dovetail saw (western or Japanese), sharp chisels (1/2in, 1/4in), mallet, marking knife, dovetail marker, pencil, marking gauge, fret saw or coping saw, 1 pair of dividers, pocket knife and eye protection.
The first step in building cabinets is constructing the "box" or carcass. In this, hands-on, class you will learn the proper techniques to create a strong and durable cabinet carcass. Joinery and assembly techniques for most cabinet applications will be discussed. The Kreg Jig will be demonstrated and used for the face frame assembly. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
In this class, you'll learn to make stile and rail cabinet doors. Students will take home their completed doors. As in most cabinet making, the table saw and router table are the main tools used for door construction. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
Students will learn the proper steps needed to turn a unique pen, from cutting and turning to finishing and final assembly. Each student will turn a pen to take home. They make great gifts so sign up today! Tools provided by the instructor include a sharp 1/2in spindle gouge and a sharp 3/16in parting tool. You may bring your own if you desire. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.
In this 2-day class you will learn about epoxy while making a set of 4" x 4" epoxy coasters! On day one you will mix epoxy with the pigment of your choice and pour it into a HDPE mold. On day two, you will de-mold, sand and then finish your coasters with a flood coat. The flood coat will need to cure overnight. Coasters can be picked up any time after that. Each student is responsible for supplying their own notebook, pencil, filter mask or respirator and gloves. Students must wear closed toe shoes to this class.
Photo memories are a great way to share special family events. Why not showcase them around your home in a picture frame you made? Join us for a day in the workshop and learn how to safely and creatively, design and build an 8in x 11in picture frame. After this class you will be able to create and build a variety of picture frames at home for your other photo memories. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, pencil, notebook, and tape measure. No open toed shoes will be allowed.
Upgrade your bowl turning game by learning how to make lidded vessels entirely on the lathe. In this class, the instructor will cover precision fitting, form design and tips for turning one solid piece into a two-part vessel. Students must provide their own bowl gouge, hollowing tools similar to Easy Wood Tools Hollower #2 and #3, spindle gouge, and parting tool. Students are required to bring these tools to the class. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses or face shield and hearing protection.
In this hands-on class, you will learn both of the main skills in woodturning; face plate turning and how to create all of the basic spindle shapes and cuts. Students will turn a small bowl and a wooden mallet. This is the perfect class for the beginning turner, or a great way to hone your turning skills. Each student is responsible for supplying their own roughing gouge, bowl gouge, spindle gouge, skew, parting tool, face shield and dust mask. For more information on the instructor, Carlos Angulo, please visit his website at www.angulowoodturning.com.
Let us teach you to turn a popular and elegant Wall Street Pen with a Holiday theme. The instructor will show you the tips and techniques required to successfully drill, glue, turn, and finish a pen you will take home to proudly show off. Each person will turn a pen to take home. They make great gifts, so sign up today! Tools provided by the instructor include a sharp 1/2in spindle gouge and a sharp 3/16in parting tool. You may bring your own if you desire. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.
The topic of this hands-on class is the most fundamental of all woodworking joints: The "Through Dovetail". Students will learn the basics of dovetail layout as well as basic saw and chisel control as we practice cutting many dovetails. Safety and tool selection will be discussed. A handout is provided detailing all of the steps covered in the class as well as some suggested practical exercises to complete as "next steps" to guide your practice. Each student is responsible for supplying their own dovetail saw (western or Japanese), sharp 1/2in and 1/4in chisels, mallet, marking knife, dovetail marker, pencil, marking gauge, fret saw or coping saw, eye protection, pocket knife and a pair of dividers.
Learn this beautiful carving technique from a master in this all-day hands-on class. Come by the store to see examples of what you will learn and make. Each student is responsible for supplying their own chip carving cutting and stab knives, a carving glove, and safety glasses.
Trim your tree with ornaments you turned yourself while making lasting memories! Come learn the basic skills needed to turn small ornate objects on your lathe. Students will be turning basic pendant type Christmas ornaments in this hands-on class. These will highlight your own tree or make great gifts for the coming holiday season! Tools provided by the instructor include a sharp 1/2in spindle gouge and a sharp 3/16in parting tool. You may bring your own if you desire. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.
In this hands-on class, you will learn both of the main skills in woodturning; face plate turning and how to create all of the basic spindle shapes and cuts. Students will turn a small bowl and a wooden mallet. This is the perfect class for the beginning turner, or a great way to hone your turning skills. Each student is responsible for supplying their own roughing gouge, bowl gouge, spindle gouge, skew, parting tool, face shield and dust mask. For more information on the instructor, Carlos Angulo, please visit his website at www.angulowoodturning.com.
Students will learn the proper steps needed to turn a unique pen. All students will turn a pen to take home. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection. This class is intended for ladies only.
The current trend towards hand tool usage most certainly would include Hand Planes. Our instructor has a very keen interest in hand planes and would love to pass his enthusiasm and knowledge along. They will show you how to disassemble, clean, tune-up, sharpen, reassemble, adjust and properly use your hand plane. If you would like to get more use out of a hand plane that's been just sitting in your shop, then this is the class for you. If you own one hand plane that could use some TLC bring it to class and you can follow along. Each student is responsible for supplying their own eye protection, pen and/or pencil, note pad, closed toe shoes, and one hand plane.
One of the newest and most "eye-popping" trends in woodworking is the incorporation of epoxies and urethanes. Join us for a two-day journey into this exciting facet of woodworking. You'll be introduced to different types of epoxies, colored dyes, tints and the various types of powders used to create eye catching effects. Some of the topics covered will be, how to choose the correct type of epoxy and mold preparation that leads to a successful project. Each student is responsible for supplying their own notebook, pencil, filter mask / respirator, gloves and closed toe shoes.
This is one of our more advanced bowl turning classes. We will discuss, in detail, how to harvest your own wood along with best practices in logging, storing and understanding where the bowl and platter blanks are in the log. You will learn advanced tool techniques, how to keep the bark on the blank using CA adhesives, elements of design, form and function and different bowl mounting techniques. You will also learn how to keeping the wings of the bowl the same thickness and how to keep the wings aligned with each other. Each student is responsible for supplying their own eye protection, dust mask, face shield, notebook, 1/2in and 3/8in bowl gouge, round scraper, parting tool. Optional Tools: Cordless drill with 3in sanding pad. For more information on the instructor, Carlos Angulo, please visit his website at www.angulowoodturning.com.
Would you like to learn how to use a woodburning pen and the basics of pyrography? This class will walk you through the basics such as; types of tools, transferring an image to your project piece, basic art techniques, adding color, and how to finish. Each student is responsible for supplying their own woodburning pen with tip, face mask, pen, paper, image of something you want to burn (optional, no larger than 4.5in x 4.5in), leather gloves (optional).
The first step in building cabinets is constructing the "box" or carcass. In this, hands-on, class you will learn the proper techniques to create a strong and durable cabinet carcass. Joinery and assembly techniques for most cabinet applications will be discussed. The Kreg Jig will be demonstrated and used for the face frame assembly. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
In this class, you'll learn to make stile and rail cabinet doors. Students will take home their completed doors. As in most cabinet making, the table saw and router table are the main tools used for door construction. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
Build your very own 3-legged sitting stool in this furniture building class. You will learn the basic techniques needed for building more complex furniture, including tables and chairs. You will be introduced to "rake & splay", sight lines, tapered through tenons, blind tenons, and wedged joints. Each student is responsible for supplying their own bench planes (#3 or #4 & a #5), mallet, 4” bevel gauge, sanding block, 8” compass, cross cut saw, safety glasses and hearing protection. Bring your lunch.