Woodcraft of Virginia Beach / Norfolk

River Table End Table

Part 1: Saturday, October 4, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, October 26, 9 AM - 5 PM

In this class Ashley F will teach you how to build a river table (end table sized) top. She will cover the construction of a basic shop made mold. The process of preparing the material as well as the measuring, mixing, and pouring of resin. Uses of pigments, curing processes, and demolding results. Finally, preparing and finishing the table top for use. She will also touch on the different types of resin, variations in mold construction, as well as a variety of finishing techniques.

Making a Picture Frame

Sunday, October 5, 9 AM - 5 PM

Have you ever gone to one of those expensive framing shops and been taken back by the cost of a picture frame? Here is the opportunity to learn how to make your own frames and save money. The Picture Framing class will show you the basics for measuring and making your own picture frames. You will be shown how to use woodworking joinery that can be incorporated in your framing projects which are not only functional, but decorative as well. You will use the jointer and table saw to square stock, the table saw and the electric miter saw to cut mitered corners, and the router table to create assorted decorative profiles for your frames. Students will make the components for an 8" X 10" picture frame.

Sharpening Turning Tools

Tuesday, October 7, 1 PM - 4 PM

Bring your tools and learn to sharpen with basic bevels. Sharpening will be done with the One Way system or the Robert Sorby Sharpening System. Students will sharpen their tools and then turn with them to gain experience for sharp tool edges. No project will be made.