Woodcraft of Seattle

Hand Tool Basics, 3 Joints With 9 Tools

Part 1: Thursday, July 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, July 17, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Thursday, July 24, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, August 7, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Thursday, August 14, 6 PM - 9 PM

Hand tools can take over where your power tools leave off. They'll help you smooth your boards for a top shelf finish, fine tune the fit of your joinery, and create beautiful wood furniture. So get started right.......or get back on track where you left off years ago. In this class you'll learn how to use the 9 basic hand tools: chisel, hand plane, dovetail saw, combination square, marking knife, sliding bevel, router, plane, and hammer. Then learn how to put them to work making the 3 traditional joints used in fine woodworking: the dado, the mortise and tenon, and the dovetail. $30 Materials Fee Due to the instructor.

Sawdust Therapy I (Beginning Woodworking)

Part 1: Monday, July 14, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Monday, July 21, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Monday, August 4, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Monday, August 11, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Monday, August 18, 6 PM - 9 PM

Learn the basics of using power tools for woodworking. You'll learn about the router, drill press, dovetail jigs, jointer, planer, band saw, and more as you create a tool box/garden tote/candle box. Class Dates: July 14, 21 (NO CLASS JULY 7th or 28) Aug 4, Aug 11, Aug 18 $50 Materials Fee Due to Instructor

Acanthus Leaf Relief Carving

Part 1: Wednesday, July 23, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, July 30, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, August 6, 6 PM - 9 PM

Master the art of relief carving by creating the timeless Acanthus Leaf design! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn essential carving techniques, including tool selection, sharpening, transferring designs, and carving in sequence to achieve depth and detail. Perfect for those looking to enhance their woodcarving skills with a traditional, elegant motif. Supplies Required: Flexcut Knife KN13 One of either of these: D7L/10 OR 7L/14 One Carving Glove One thumb guard Honing Strop Optional