Woodcraft of Virginia Beach / Norfolk

Spoon Carving

Thursday, September 11, 6 PM - 9 PM

Create a one-of-a-kind, high quality, long-handled wooden spoon that is sure to become a precious family heirloom. In this hands-on spoon carving class you will learn the fundamentals of working with wood and hand tools in a small group setting, under the specialized instruction of an experienced carver and teacher. The class guides and supports each participant in making a completed project that is ready to go home and be used in the kitchen or displayed with pride.

Intro to Woodturning

Saturday, September 13, 9 AM - 4 PM

Want to learn the basics of wood turning or refresh your skills from Jr. High shop class? This class covers the basics, including shop and lathe safety, tool identification and selection, mounting wood to the lathe and wood selection. In the first half of the class students will Learn safety, basic tools, how to cut with each basic tool and tool selection. In the second half they will work on a small project determined by the instructor. Skills learned in this class will prepare students for our more advanced classes. Please don't wear sweater type material. Wood chips stick to this and we don't want you to ruin clothing. Wear something you don't mind getting dusty. Bring eye protection and respiratory protection if you have it or safety glasses will be provided.

Dovetails Decoded

Part 1: Saturday, September 13, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, September 14, 12 PM - 5 PM

Whether you're new to hand-cut joinery or have attempted dovetail joints in the past with mixed results, this class offers a practical approach to executing this time-honored joinery technique, regardless of skill level. During the course you will learn layout and marking as well as sawing and chiseling techniques which you will employ to cut both 'through' and 'half-blind' dovetails. There are numerous methods for creating these joints (with good results), but what works well for some may not work for others. In order to overcome this common problem, Ben will cover several different hand tool and technique options throughout the class which will allow for an individually tailored road map to success. By the end of this course you will have developed the confidence to tackle any project utilizing the dovetail joint