Woodcraft of San Carlos (San Francisco Bay Area)
Contact Us
- Phone:
- (650) 631-9663
- Fax:
- 650-631-9633
- Email:
- sancarlos-retail@woodcraft.com
40 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070
Hours of Operation
| sunday | 11 AM - 5 PM |
|---|---|
| monday | 9 AM - 7 PM |
| tuesday | 9 AM - 7 PM |
| wednesday | 9 AM - 7 PM |
| thursday | 9 AM - 8 PM |
| friday | 9 AM - 7 PM |
| saturday | 9 AM - 6 PM |
Connect with Us
Classes
Customized One on One Instruction
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Woodcraft Staff
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-1
Tools Required: To be arranged with the instructor
Description: Would you like to work on your skills in a one-on-one setting? This is your opportunity. Our five employee instructors, George Chisholm (Turning), Tom Smith (Pen Turning), Greg Burge (Hand Tools and Finishing Specialties), John Carter (Furniture and Cabinets),and Claude Godcharles (Power Tools and Projects) are available to arrange for private instruction anytime our classroom is not in use. This is the perfect opportunity to brush up on something or to get in-depth instruction on a technique you are trying to master. When you are in the shop ask for John Carter, George, Tom, Greg or Claude. If they are not on shift that day, simply ask one of the sales associates to check the schedule so that you can call back to speak with them about arranging for private instruction.
Prerequisite: To be arranged with the instructor
Tuition: $60.00
Tuition Notes: Tuition is $60/hr
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Introduction To Turning, Sharpening & Safety
Class Status: Open
Instructor: George Chisholm
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: Eye Protection
Description: Has the art of turning caught your fancy, but you know nothing about wood lathes? If so, this is the place to start. George, our go to staff member for turning knowledge, will be teaching this class as an introduction to several others in a comprehensive turning program to take you from hesitant novice to confident early intermediate. This class will cover safety, safety and more safety when handling the lathe and supporting power tools you, as a turner, will find yourself using, including the bandsaw, grinder, sander, and possibly, a chainsaw. Bring your pencil, notebook, and your desire to get hooked on turning, because once you take George's series of classes, you, too will be chasing down tree service trucks, looking for that perfect piece of wood to turn.
Prerequisite:
Tuition: $65.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Shop Safety - Hands On
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Tom Smith
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: None
Description: In this new version of our popular safety class, students will get hands-on practice with several of the tools covered. In this introductory course you will learn dynamic safety habits and the nuances of the major tools in the shop. Learn the "beyond the obvious" facts to help you understand your tools so that you can prevent accidents BEFORE they happen!
Prerequisite: None
Tuition: $65.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Turning 101
Part 2: Sunday, August 13, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Class Status: Open
Instructor: George Chisholm
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: Eye Protection, Dust Mask, Veiner Calipers Or Calipers & A File
Description: George Chisholm, our resident turning enthusiast, will introduce you to the art of turning through the process of making several tools that you will need to become a proficient turner. You will make a mallet, hand drill and awl over the course of the class, and may even become adept enough to finish them in class. If not, taking them home and finishing them will provide excellent practice of your new skills. Once you have completed this course, you will certainly want to take George's Turning 101 1/2 class as well.
Prerequisite: Introduction To Turning & Safety
Tuition: $185.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Introduction to Pyrography
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Tom Smith
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: Safety Glasses.
Description: Looking to add accents and artistic flare to your projects, then you probably want to join Tom Smith for this introduction to wood burning otherwise known as Pyrography. You will learn about the types of tools and how to use them along with practicing some basic techniques.
Prerequisite: None
Tuition: $100.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Shop Safety - Hands On
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Claude Godcharles
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: None
Description: In this new version of our popular safety class, students will get hands-on practice with several of the tools covered. In this introductory course you will learn dynamic safety habits and the nuances of the major tools in the shop. Learn the "beyond the obvious" facts to help you understand your tools so that you can prevent accidents BEFORE they happen!
Prerequisite: None
Tuition: $65.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Introduction To Woodworking
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Claude Godcharles
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-5
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Description: Join instructor Claude Godcharles for this introduction project to woodworking. This class uses a lidded box project to teach beginner skills in the shop. You will learn the flow of a project from initial design, choosing wood, milling rough material, joinery work, glue-up and assembly. While working on this project you will get hands-on experience with the main tools in a shop: the jointer, planer, tablesaw, bandsaw, router table and drill press. From rough lumber to a finished project, this class will whet your appetite for working with wood!
Prerequisite: Shop Safety - Hands On
Tuition: $185.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Turning 101-1/2
Part 2: Sunday, August 27, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Class Status: Open
Instructor: George Chisholm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: Recommended: Eye Protection; Ruler, Protractor, Calipers & A Center Finder
Description: This class, the second in George Chisholm's Turning series, is designed to enable the beginner to hone their turning skills by introducing wood turners to more advanced mounting techniques needed for a well-rounded turner. Regular mounting for new turnings, reverse mounting and re-mounting will be covered in depth. This class also covers everything you need to know about chucks and many things you didn't know you needed to know about chucks, and the ins-and-outs and ups-and-downs of chucks, both homemade and purchased. Look forward to lots of hands-on participation!
Prerequisite: Intro To Turning, Sharpening & Safety. Recommended: Turning 101
Tuition: $185.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Introduction to Spoon Carving
Part 2: Tuesday, August 29, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Tom Smith
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: None
Description: Come learn the basics of spoon carving, a hand tool technique that goes way back in history.
Prerequisite: None
Tuition: $100.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Customized One on One Instruction
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Woodcraft Staff
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-1
Tools Required: To be arranged with the instructor
Description: Would you like to work on your skills in a one-on-one setting? This is your opportunity. Our five employee instructors, George Chisholm (Turning), Tom Smith (Pen Turning), Greg Burge (Hand Tools and Finishing Specialties), John Carter (Furniture and Cabinets),and Claude Godcharles (Power Tools and Projects) are available to arrange for private instruction anytime our classroom is not in use. This is the perfect opportunity to brush up on something or to get in-depth instruction on a technique you are trying to master. When you are in the shop ask for John Carter, George, Tom, Greg or Claude. If they are not on shift that day, simply ask one of the sales associates to check the schedule so that you can call back to speak with them about arranging for private instruction.
Prerequisite: To be arranged with the instructor
Tuition: $60.00
Tuition Notes: Tuition is $60/hr
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Introduction To Turning, Sharpening & Safety
Class Status: Open
Instructor: George Chisholm
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: Eye Protection
Description: Has the art of turning caught your fancy, but you know nothing about wood lathes? If so, this is the place to start. George, our go to staff member for turning knowledge, will be teaching this class as an introduction to several others in a comprehensive turning program to take you from hesitant novice to confident early intermediate. This class will cover safety, safety and more safety when handling the lathe and supporting power tools you, as a turner, will find yourself using, including the bandsaw, grinder, sander, and possibly, a chainsaw. Bring your pencil, notebook, and your desire to get hooked on turning, because once you take George's series of classes, you, too will be chasing down tree service trucks, looking for that perfect piece of wood to turn.
Prerequisite:
Tuition: $65.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Shop Safety - Hands On
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Tom Smith
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: None
Description: In this new version of our popular safety class, students will get hands-on practice with several of the tools covered. In this introductory course you will learn dynamic safety habits and the nuances of the major tools in the shop. Learn the "beyond the obvious" facts to help you understand your tools so that you can prevent accidents BEFORE they happen!
Prerequisite: None
Tuition: $65.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Router 101: Router Basics
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Claude Godcharles
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 0-4
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Description: Join instructor Claude Godcharles for a skill building router class. This hands-on course will cover the basic functions of one of the workshops most versatile tools. Topics include router safety, choosing a router, bit selection, router tables and more. Students will get practical experience using the fixed base router, plunge base router, and router table, while completing a wall clock plate project. This course provides the foundation for more advanced techniques.
Prerequisite: None
Tuition: $160.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Turning 101
Part 2: Sunday, September 10, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Class Status: Open
Instructor: George Chisholm
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: Eye Protection, Dust Mask, Veiner Calipers Or Calipers & A File
Description: George Chisholm, our resident turning enthusiast, will introduce you to the art of turning through the process of making several tools that you will need to become a proficient turner. You will make a mallet, hand drill and awl over the course of the class, and may even become adept enough to finish them in class. If not, taking them home and finishing them will provide excellent practice of your new skills. Once you have completed this course, you will certainly want to take George's Turning 101 1/2 class as well.
Prerequisite: Introduction To Turning & Safety
Tuition: $185.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Cutting Boards
Part 2: Tuesday, September 12, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Tom Smith
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required:
Description: Learn to create your own hand-made cutting board in this super fun class. Colors and geometry are only limited by your imagination. Join us for this rewarding course, and remember: cutting boards make great gifts! **Prerequisite: Shop Safety as Habit
Prerequisite: Shop Safety as Habit
Tuition: $125.00
Tuition Notes: does not include materials (students will purchase materials on first day)
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
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Turning 10? Refresher
Class Status: Open
Instructor: George Chisholm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 0-10
Tools Required: n/a
Description: Not sure how to use your spindle gouge? Does the skew chisel give you pause? How rough is your roughing? This class will review tool usage and other aspects of spindle turning, ie direction to cut, how to set depths, project layout, mounting blanks on the lathe, etc.
Prerequisite: Turning 101, or instructor prior approval to enroll.
Tuition: $60.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Let's Make an Inside-Out Turning
Part 2: Saturday, September 30, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Class Status: Open
Instructor: George Chisholm
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: None
Description: George will show you how to make an "inside-out" turning. The project will be a six-stave open cage ornament.
Prerequisite: Introduction to turning, sharpening and safety
Tuition: $185.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Introduction to Pyrography
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Tom Smith
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: Safety Glasses.
Description: Looking to add accents and artistic flare to your projects, then you probably want to join Tom Smith for this introduction to wood burning otherwise known as Pyrography. You will learn about the types of tools and how to use them along with practicing some basic techniques.
Prerequisite: None
Tuition: $100.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Shop Safety - Hands On
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Claude Godcharles
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: None
Description: In this new version of our popular safety class, students will get hands-on practice with several of the tools covered. In this introductory course you will learn dynamic safety habits and the nuances of the major tools in the shop. Learn the "beyond the obvious" facts to help you understand your tools so that you can prevent accidents BEFORE they happen!
Prerequisite: None
Tuition: $65.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Introduction To Woodworking
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Claude Godcharles
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-5
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Description: Join instructor Claude Godcharles for this introduction project to woodworking. This class uses a lidded box project to teach beginner skills in the shop. You will learn the flow of a project from initial design, choosing wood, milling rough material, joinery work, glue-up and assembly. While working on this project you will get hands-on experience with the main tools in a shop: the jointer, planer, tablesaw, bandsaw, router table and drill press. From rough lumber to a finished project, this class will whet your appetite for working with wood!
Prerequisite: Shop Safety - Hands On
Tuition: $185.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Customized One on One Instruction
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Woodcraft Staff
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-1
Tools Required: To be arranged with the instructor
Description: Would you like to work on your skills in a one-on-one setting? This is your opportunity. Our five employee instructors, George Chisholm (Turning), Tom Smith (Pen Turning), Greg Burge (Hand Tools and Finishing Specialties), John Carter (Furniture and Cabinets),and Claude Godcharles (Power Tools and Projects) are available to arrange for private instruction anytime our classroom is not in use. This is the perfect opportunity to brush up on something or to get in-depth instruction on a technique you are trying to master. When you are in the shop ask for John Carter, George, Tom, Greg or Claude. If they are not on shift that day, simply ask one of the sales associates to check the schedule so that you can call back to speak with them about arranging for private instruction.
Prerequisite: To be arranged with the instructor
Tuition: $60.00
Tuition Notes: Tuition is $60/hr
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Introduction To Turning, Sharpening & Safety
Class Status: Open
Instructor: George Chisholm
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: Eye Protection
Description: Has the art of turning caught your fancy, but you know nothing about wood lathes? If so, this is the place to start. George, our go to staff member for turning knowledge, will be teaching this class as an introduction to several others in a comprehensive turning program to take you from hesitant novice to confident early intermediate. This class will cover safety, safety and more safety when handling the lathe and supporting power tools you, as a turner, will find yourself using, including the bandsaw, grinder, sander, and possibly, a chainsaw. Bring your pencil, notebook, and your desire to get hooked on turning, because once you take George's series of classes, you, too will be chasing down tree service trucks, looking for that perfect piece of wood to turn.
Prerequisite:
Tuition: $65.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Shop Safety - Hands On
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Tom Smith
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: None
Description: In this new version of our popular safety class, students will get hands-on practice with several of the tools covered. In this introductory course you will learn dynamic safety habits and the nuances of the major tools in the shop. Learn the "beyond the obvious" facts to help you understand your tools so that you can prevent accidents BEFORE they happen!
Prerequisite: None
Tuition: $65.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Turning 101
Part 2: Sunday, October 15, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Class Status: Open
Instructor: George Chisholm
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: Eye Protection, Dust Mask, Veiner Calipers Or Calipers & A File
Description: George Chisholm, our resident turning enthusiast, will introduce you to the art of turning through the process of making several tools that you will need to become a proficient turner. You will make a mallet, hand drill and awl over the course of the class, and may even become adept enough to finish them in class. If not, taking them home and finishing them will provide excellent practice of your new skills. Once you have completed this course, you will certainly want to take George's Turning 101 1/2 class as well.
Prerequisite: Introduction To Turning & Safety
Tuition: $185.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Introduction to Spoon Carving
Part 2: Tuesday, October 17, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Tom Smith
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: None
Description: Come learn the basics of spoon carving, a hand tool technique that goes way back in history.
Prerequisite: None
Tuition: $100.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Basic Cabinet Construction
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Larry Margules
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required:
Description: This course in basic cabinet making will launch your home-improvement skills so you can tackle that shop, bathroom, or kitchen remodeling project! Part lecture, part demo, part hands-on, this class covers everything from the planning and design stage of your project, to making an accurate take-off and materials list, to construction techniques. The instructor will demonstrate step by step the construction of the cabinet box, the face-frame using the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig system, ( you’ll get the chance to practice the techniques) and then get to see how all of this goes together to make the final product. Also learn how to construct a simple drawer box and learn a few options in constructing a cabinet door. We will teach you how to install the door using European style hinges. Ideas for more advanced door and drawer front options will also be discussed. You’ll leave with a fundamental understanding of the entire process and ideas to customize these principles for your home project.
Prerequisite: Shop Safety (contact store if not available for this pre-req)
Tuition: $150.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Turning 101-1/2
Part 2: Sunday, October 22, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Class Status: Open
Instructor: George Chisholm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: Recommended: Eye Protection; Ruler, Protractor, Calipers & A Center Finder
Description: This class, the second in George Chisholm's Turning series, is designed to enable the beginner to hone their turning skills by introducing wood turners to more advanced mounting techniques needed for a well-rounded turner. Regular mounting for new turnings, reverse mounting and re-mounting will be covered in depth. This class also covers everything you need to know about chucks and many things you didn't know you needed to know about chucks, and the ins-and-outs and ups-and-downs of chucks, both homemade and purchased. Look forward to lots of hands-on participation!
Prerequisite: Intro To Turning, Sharpening & Safety. Recommended: Turning 101
Tuition: $185.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Shop Safety - Hands On
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Claude Godcharles
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-6
Tools Required: None
Description: In this new version of our popular safety class, students will get hands-on practice with several of the tools covered. In this introductory course you will learn dynamic safety habits and the nuances of the major tools in the shop. Learn the "beyond the obvious" facts to help you understand your tools so that you can prevent accidents BEFORE they happen!
Prerequisite: None
Tuition: $65.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
Introduction To Woodworking
Class Status: Open
Instructor: Claude Godcharles
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 0-5
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Description: Join instructor Claude Godcharles for this introduction project to woodworking. This class uses a lidded box project to teach beginner skills in the shop. You will learn the flow of a project from initial design, choosing wood, milling rough material, joinery work, glue-up and assembly. While working on this project you will get hands-on experience with the main tools in a shop: the jointer, planer, tablesaw, bandsaw, router table and drill press. From rough lumber to a finished project, this class will whet your appetite for working with wood!
Prerequisite: Shop Safety - Hands On
Tuition: $185.00
Tuition Notes:
Please Note: Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar.
Click Here to Request Information
