In this class, you will learn everything from picking your wood, milling, designing and constructing a Shaker Side Table.
Any hand plane, new or old, requires tuning. Learn how to set the blade depth, ensure lateral alignment, and adjust the chip breaker and frog for smooth, thin, shavings.
A sharp turning tool is the turner's best friend. If you are having difficulty achieving smooth cuts and relying on scraping rather than cutting then this is the class for you. In this class you will learn a quick and easy way to repeatedly and consistently sharpen all of your wood turning tools using the Wolverine sharpening system on a slow speed grinder. The Vari-grind jig will be demystified and you will be shown a simple method to sharpen all of your bowl and spindle gouges. Sharpening the spindle roughing gouge, skew, and scraper will also be discussed and demonstrated. Bring your turning tools - as many as you want to sharpen to practice your skills in class.
Welcome to the world of wood and epoxy where you’ll be hands-on designing and making your own custom epoxy charcuterie board, that you'll take home with you. It is a large Charcuterie Board roughly 1” x 12” x 20” and normally valued starting around $150. In this informative class you’ll learn everything from wood preparation and resin molds to types of resins, conditions and details for pouring all the way through the sanding and finishing process. It will cover the complete end to end process. The class will consist of two different days, with a two-hour session each day. The first session will consist of prep through pouring, and the second session will complete everything from de-molding though finishing. Each student will gain experience using the highest quality materials with the latest in state of the art resin molds, leading quality supplier of pigments and colors, top quality epoxy from the original U.S. manufacturer, and the finest walnut, cherry, and other hardwoods sustainably sourced locally from Shenandoah Valley as well as the leading food grade safe finishes from the leading U.S. supplier. No prior woodworking experience is required. You’ll build a solid foundation exploring the art of wood and epoxy before making the leap to art, coffee tables, dining tables, bar tops, and more for your home! Your imagination has no limits!
Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop as you build and finish a project you'll be proud to display in your home.
Have you wanted to do projects such as kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, bookcases, and shop/storage cabinets? If so, this is the class for you. You will learn the common techniques for any of these projects. During this six hour class the instruction will include the selection of materials, dado and rabbet joinery, making face frames and raised panel doors providing you with the fundamental skills to apply to any of these types of projects. During the class, the instructor will build, with class participation, a wall cabinet to demonstrate the basic joinery methods for making the carcass and fabricating the face frame and raised panel doors.
Tired of making things square and flat? Don’t have room for all the equipment? This class introduces you to the lathe, turning tools, sharpening and spindle turning techniques. This class teaches lathe safety, proper body mechanics and the use of basic tool techniques to produce two of the most commonly found shapes: beads and coves. After learning these techniques you will have the opportunity to turn one or two small projects chosen by the instructor. Once you’re hooked on turning we offer pen, bowl turning and other turned project classes.
Create a beautiful pen and pencil set the first time you use a lathe. A great gift for friends and relatives.
Are you making best use of your closet space? Learn how to design a closet organization system that meets your needs and makes best use of your space. You’ll learn how to design a basic system of hanging bars, shelves and drawers customized to store the clothes, shoes and items that you use your closet for. You’ll learn how to make basic drawers using pocket hole joinery. Each participant will make a simple pocket hole joinery jig to quickly and accurately assemble basic drawers, then use this jig to assemble a drawer. Participants will keep both the jig and drawer for future use. We’ll discuss suggested building materials and methods, as well as options to apply a finish to your closet organization system. This class will give you the knowledge to design and build a closet organization system that meets your needs and makes best use of your space.
Do you and your significant other want to create a one of a kind woodworking project that your friends will be envious of while learning some woodworking skills? Projects are different in every class. Projects in the past include wine holders, tea lights, display boxes, barbeque grill tools, cheese boards, and clocks/weather stations.....just to name a few. These classes fill quickly often month's in advance so call soon to register. TO JOIN the FUN you only need to show up and make saw dust.
Save money and gain control of your project from end-to-end when you learn the proper use of the jointer, thickness planer, and table saw to take rough cut lumber to four-square stock.
Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop as you build and finish a project you'll be proud to display in your home.
Tired of making things square and flat? Don’t have room for all the equipment? This class introduces you to the lathe, turning tools, sharpening and spindle turning techniques. This class teaches lathe safety, proper body mechanics and the use of basic tool techniques to produce two of the most commonly found shapes: beads and coves. After learning these techniques you will have the opportunity to turn one or two small projects chosen by the instructor. Once you’re hooked on turning we offer pen, bowl turning and other turned project classes.
With endless possibilities, your biggest challenge will be deciding what you can do next with your scroll saw. This tool opens up the worlds of possibility! Learn blade selection, tensioning, and the pros and cons of fixed speed versus various speed saws while making several take-home projects.
Want to learn some basic carving techniques and take home a finished piece? This class is a great place to start, we'll be making worry birds! You will begin with learning the difference in carving and whittling, basic safely and how to sharpen your knives and keep them in great shape. From there you will get the chance to explore the woods carvers use along with 5 different cuts and techniques ending with a quick course on extra carving tools. You'll have so much fun that before you know it, you'll have your hand-carved piece to take home!
This is a beginning course on how to use Sketchup to design your woodworking projects. The objective of the course is to teach students the basics of Sketchup, including configuring the toolset for woodworking design, basic navigating, drawing, and editing. The student will also design a table to put all the skills to use. Each student must contact the instructor before the class (1 week ahead is strongly encouraged) to arrange/select how to obtain the software. Three options will be provided, two of which require working with the Windows operating system. The online free Sketchup version will not work for this class.
Do you and your significant other want to create a one of a kind woodworking project that your friends will be envious of while learning some woodworking skills? Projects are different in every class. Projects in the past include wine holders, tea lights, display boxes, barbeque grill tools, cheese boards, and clocks/weather stations.....just to name a few. These classes fill quickly often month's in advance so call soon to register. TO JOIN the FUN you only need to show up and make saw dust.
This class covers everything from purchasing considerations, full adjustment, and maintenance. Explore the full range of the band saws capabilities including Re-sawing and Template cutting. You will learn ways to practice and improve your cutting skills on the most versatile machine in any shop. If you are a hand tool woodworker looking to save time and effort to focus on the finer aspects of your project, a turner looking to prepare stock ready to go on a lathe, or looking to add interest to your work with curves and angles, there is sure to be a lot of interesting ideas here.
Tired of making things square and flat? Don’t have room for all the equipment? This class introduces you to the lathe, turning tools, sharpening and spindle turning techniques. This class teaches lathe safety, proper body mechanics and the use of basic tool techniques to produce two of the most commonly found shapes: beads and coves. After learning these techniques you will have the opportunity to turn one or two small projects chosen by the instructor. Once you’re hooked on turning we offer pen, bowl turning and other turned project classes.
Fine woodworking requires sharp tools. Learn how to put a razor edge on bench chisels, plane blades and cabinet scrapers. Bring a dull tool to class with you.
In this class, you will learn how to make a wooden handle for a knife blank using wooden scales. Everything from how to align the pin holes and cut and contour, to picking the right finish that's going to give you that professional look. At the end of the session, you'll walk away with your very own, custom knife.
In this class, you'll get familiar with the Shaper Origin and how to set-up and use it for a variety of projects!
With endless possibilities, your biggest challenge will be deciding what you can do next with your scroll saw. This tool opens up the worlds of possibility! Learn blade selection, tensioning, and the pros and cons of fixed speed versus various speed saws while making several take-home projects.
Do you and your significant other want to create a one of a kind woodworking project that your friends will be envious of while learning some woodworking skills? Projects are different in every class. Projects in the past include wine holders, tea lights, display boxes, barbeque grill tools, cheese boards, and clocks/weather stations.....just to name a few. These classes fill quickly often month's in advance so call soon to register. TO JOIN the FUN you only need to show up and make saw dust.
Are you new to the router or are you thinking about buying your first one? Then this class is for you! You'll be introduced to different types of routers and how they work along with what tasks can be achieved with one. Router safety will also be discussed for hand-held and router table operations. We will go over different types of router bits and how to choose them to complete any project that you are designing. In the second part of the class, you will learn how to make a variety of jigs and how to match a jig to the router task at hand.
Are you ready to finally understand the basics of how to hand finish the project you just spent hours building? Basic wood finishing is the perfect class for you. The one day seminar is geared towards explaining and demonstrating the basic concepts and processes behind sanding and finishing. The course will cover all aspects of wood preparation, coloring and finishing. The goal is to give students a basic understanding of the different techniques for applying color, and finish by hand. Topics covered include wood selection, sanding and preparation of material, pore filling, oil and water based dye stains, and how to finish. Additionally, it will demonstrate techniques for enhancing grain and how to identify the proper protection of future projects. All supplies will be provided and students need only a basic knowledge of sanding, wood species, and finishing terminology.
You've done the pen, you've done the candlesticks, now it's time to expand your skills when you step up to bowl turning. Learn wood selection, preparation, mounting techniques, finishing, and how to use the side ground bowl gouge.
Learn to turn penguins and gnomes (aka American hillbilly leprechauns) on a lathe! These fun and easy little friends make great gifts or ornaments. PREREQUISITE - Intro to the Lathe or have lathe turning experience.
With endless possibilities, your biggest challenge will be deciding what you can do next with your scroll saw. This tool opens up the worlds of possibility! Learn blade selection, tensioning, and the pros and cons of fixed speed versus various speed saws while making several take-home projects.
Are you making best use of your closet space? Learn how to design a closet organization system that meets your needs and makes best use of your space. You’ll learn how to design a basic system of hanging bars, shelves and drawers customized to store the clothes, shoes and items that you use your closet for. You’ll learn how to make basic drawers using pocket hole joinery. Each participant will make a simple pocket hole joinery jig to quickly and accurately assemble basic drawers, then use this jig to assemble a drawer. Participants will keep both the jig and drawer for future use. We’ll discuss suggested building materials and methods, as well as options to apply a finish to your closet organization system. This class will give you the knowledge to design and build a closet organization system that meets your needs and makes best use of your space.
Do you and your significant other want to create a one of a kind woodworking project that your friends will be envious of while learning some woodworking skills? Projects are different in every class. Projects in the past include wine holders, tea lights, display boxes, barbeque grill tools, cheese boards, and clocks/weather stations.....just to name a few. These classes fill quickly often month's in advance so call soon to register. TO JOIN the FUN you only need to show up and make saw dust.
Have you wanted to use Festool products but have not had the opportunity? Want to experience the tools for yourself or learn new tricks? Come and take the Build with Festool class and get hands-on experience using the best tools on the market. Students will work together to build a fixed shelf and an adjustable shelf using all Festool products to include the track saw, domino joiner, sanders, routers, LR32 shelf hole drilling set, and multiple accessories. Students will draw straws to see who gets to take the final product home. This is a great opportunity to experience Festool.
Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop as you build and finish a project you'll be proud to display in your home.
Do you want to design your own furniture, cabinetry or projects but don't know where to begin? Do you know the difference between Shaker versus Modern designs or Arts and Crafts versus Federal? Come take our Furniture Design Basics Class and we will explain the differences between various styles of furniture to include the details that define that style. The class also teaches you how to approach the basic design of furniture to include size, proportion and joinery.
Save money and gain control of your project from end-to-end when you learn the proper use of the jointer, thickness planer, and table saw to take rough cut lumber to four-square stock.
Want to learn some basic carving techniques and take home a finished piece? This class is a great place to start, we'll be making worry birds! You will begin with learning the difference in carving and whittling, basic safely and how to sharpen your knives and keep them in great shape. From there you will get the chance to explore the woods carvers use along with 5 different cuts and techniques ending with a quick course on extra carving tools. You'll have so much fun that before you know it, you'll have your hand-carved piece to take home!
With endless possibilities, your biggest challenge will be deciding what you can do next with your scroll saw. This tool opens up the worlds of possibility! Learn blade selection, tensioning, and the pros and cons of fixed speed versus various speed saws while making several take-home projects.
Lidded boxes are small "Treasure Chests" that can be made in many shapes and sizes on a lathe and can be turned with different options and embellishments. This class will emphasize the basics lidded box turning process. The students will go home with a finished lidded box. Skills developed in this class translate to making a pepper mill and turning a platter or a bowl.
Do you and your significant other want to create a one of a kind woodworking project that your friends will be envious of while learning some woodworking skills? Projects are different in every class. Projects in the past include wine holders, tea lights, display boxes, barbeque grill tools, cheese boards, and clocks/weather stations.....just to name a few. These classes fill quickly often month's in advance so call soon to register. TO JOIN the FUN you only need to show up and make saw dust.
Have you wanted to use Festool products but have not had the opportunity? Want to experience the tools for yourself or learn new tricks? Come and take the Build with Festool class and get hands-on experience using the best tools on the market. Students will work together to build a fixed shelf and an adjustable shelf using all Festool products to include the track saw, domino joiner, sanders, routers, LR32 shelf hole drilling set, and multiple accessories. Students will draw straws to see who gets to take the final product home. This is a great opportunity to experience Festool.
Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop as you build and finish a project you'll be proud to display in your home.
Tired of making things square and flat? Don’t have room for all the equipment? This class introduces you to the lathe, turning tools, sharpening and spindle turning techniques. This class teaches lathe safety, proper body mechanics and the use of basic tool techniques to produce two of the most commonly found shapes: beads and coves. After learning these techniques you will have the opportunity to turn one or two small projects chosen by the instructor. Once you’re hooked on turning we offer pen, bowl turning and other turned project classes.
Learn the details necessary to hand cut a beautiful and functional through dovetail joint. Each student goes home with the confident knowledge on how to pursue many more beautiful hand cut dovetail joints.
In this class, you will learn how to make a wooden handle for a knife blank using wooden scales. Everything from how to align the pin holes and cut and contour, to picking the right finish that's going to give you that professional look. At the end of the session, you'll walk away with your very own, custom knife.
Students will craft their very own spoon or spatula using various types of wood. They will learn to use the bandsaw, sanding equipment, and how to use gouges and chisels to carve a bowl into a spoon. They will also learn sanding techniques for working with unusual shapes, how to graduate from rough to fine grit sandpaper and how to finish their spoon or spatula.
Welcome to the world of wood and epoxy where you’ll be hands-on designing and making your own custom epoxy charcuterie board, that you'll take home with you. It is a large Charcuterie Board roughly 1” x 12” x 20” and normally valued starting around $150. In this informative class you’ll learn everything from wood preparation and resin molds to types of resins, conditions and details for pouring all the way through the sanding and finishing process. It will cover the complete end to end process. The class will consist of two different days, with a two-hour session each day. The first session will consist of prep through pouring, and the second session will complete everything from de-molding though finishing. Each student will gain experience using the highest quality materials with the latest in state of the art resin molds, leading quality supplier of pigments and colors, top quality epoxy from the original U.S. manufacturer, and the finest walnut, cherry, and other hardwoods sustainably sourced locally from Shenandoah Valley as well as the leading food grade safe finishes from the leading U.S. supplier. No prior woodworking experience is required. You’ll build a solid foundation exploring the art of wood and epoxy before making the leap to art, coffee tables, dining tables, bar tops, and more for your home! Your imagination has no limits!
Learn to turn penguins and gnomes (aka American hillbilly leprechauns) on a lathe! These fun and easy little friends make great gifts or ornaments. PREREQUISITE - Intro to the Lathe or have lathe turning experience.
Do you and your significant other want to create a one of a kind woodworking project that your friends will be envious of while learning some woodworking skills? Projects are different in every class. Projects in the past include wine holders, tea lights, display boxes, barbeque grill tools, cheese boards, and clocks/weather stations.....just to name a few. These classes fill quickly often month's in advance so call soon to register. TO JOIN the FUN you only need to show up and make saw dust.
Are you ready to finally understand the basics of how to hand finish the project you just spent hours building? Basic wood finishing is the perfect class for you. The one day seminar is geared towards explaining and demonstrating the basic concepts and processes behind sanding and finishing. The course will cover all aspects of wood preparation, coloring and finishing. The goal is to give students a basic understanding of the different techniques for applying color, and finish by hand. Topics covered include wood selection, sanding and preparation of material, pore filling, oil and water based dye stains, and how to finish. Additionally, it will demonstrate techniques for enhancing grain and how to identify the proper protection of future projects. All supplies will be provided and students need only a basic knowledge of sanding, wood species, and finishing terminology.
With endless possibilities, your biggest challenge will be deciding what you can do next with your scroll saw. This tool opens up the worlds of possibility! Learn blade selection, tensioning, and the pros and cons of fixed speed versus various speed saws while making several take-home projects.
A sharp turning tool is the turner's best friend. If you are having difficulty achieving smooth cuts and relying on scraping rather than cutting then this is the class for you. In this class you will learn a quick and easy way to repeatedly and consistently sharpen all of your wood turning tools using the Wolverine sharpening system on a slow speed grinder. The Vari-grind jig will be demystified and you will be shown a simple method to sharpen all of your bowl and spindle gouges. Sharpening the spindle roughing gouge, skew, and scraper will also be discussed and demonstrated. Bring your turning tools - as many as you want to sharpen to practice your skills in class.
Are you making best use of your closet space? Learn how to design a closet organization system that meets your needs and makes best use of your space. You’ll learn how to design a basic system of hanging bars, shelves and drawers customized to store the clothes, shoes and items that you use your closet for. You’ll learn how to make basic drawers using pocket hole joinery. Each participant will make a simple pocket hole joinery jig to quickly and accurately assemble basic drawers, then use this jig to assemble a drawer. Participants will keep both the jig and drawer for future use. We’ll discuss suggested building materials and methods, as well as options to apply a finish to your closet organization system. This class will give you the knowledge to design and build a closet organization system that meets your needs and makes best use of your space.
Do you and your significant other want to create a one of a kind woodworking project that your friends will be envious of while learning some woodworking skills? Projects are different in every class. Projects in the past include wine holders, tea lights, display boxes, barbeque grill tools, cheese boards, and clocks/weather stations.....just to name a few. These classes fill quickly often month's in advance so call soon to register. TO JOIN the FUN you only need to show up and make saw dust.
Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop as you build and finish a project you'll be proud to display in your home.
Tired of making things square and flat? Don’t have room for all the equipment? This class introduces you to the lathe, turning tools, sharpening and spindle turning techniques. This class teaches lathe safety, proper body mechanics and the use of basic tool techniques to produce two of the most commonly found shapes: beads and coves. After learning these techniques you will have the opportunity to turn one or two small projects chosen by the instructor. Once you’re hooked on turning we offer pen, bowl turning and other turned project classes.
Any hand plane, new or old, requires tuning. Learn how to set the blade depth, ensure lateral alignment, and adjust the chip breaker and frog for smooth, thin, shavings.
