Welcome to carbide turning!! We will go over safety, mandrel styles, mounting blanks, turning techniques and finishes. Each student will create one pen and one ice cream scoop handle. All materials are provided with tuition.
Get started carving with a simple cowboy boot! Learn the basics, how to hold your tools and what they are called, how to sharpen and how best to tackle a new project. You will need a cut resistant glove and a thumb guard. Students must be at least 13 years old and accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age.
In this class we will go over the safety and process of all the tools needed for class. You will leave with the understanding of how to make dimension lumber work for your project. We will be making a basic charcuterie board that you get to leave with finished at the end of this class. Students must be over 13 years old, with an accompanied adult over 18 years of age.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools to make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, and router table. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a charcuterie board.
Having trouble with a refinish project? Well then, this class is for you. Techniques to show you how to know when something needs to be sanded down and work from scratch or it can be saved.
This course will review the features of the safest saw in the world-Sawstop! Instruction will also cover the major parts of any table saw and how to fine tune one. Bill will also discuss the different blade descriptions and their applications along with other helpful accessories. Finally, demonstration with hands-on practice to stay safe while using the work horse of any shop. A small box will be completed by every student.
Learn the basics of sculpture carving. You will design and carve your own mushroom out of basswood.
Welcome to carbide turning!! We will go over safety, mandrel styles, mounting blanks, turning techniques and finishes. Each student will create one pen and one ice cream scoop handle. All materials are provided with tuition.
Learn with Chuck Engstrom - professional turner -how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts with a "fingernail" bowl gouge. Then, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and tricks for finishing the base. With Chuck's guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls. After lunch, you will have an opportunity to apply the basics covered in the morning session and enhance your skills. Learn even more techniques for added control with the versatile bowl gouge. You practice hollowing methods needed when forming an inward turned rim.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools to make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, and router table. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a charcuterie board.
Find out what a router can do! Almost anything with the help of a jig! Have one? Bring it. We will discuss the features and how to setup any router. Router bit characteristics, categories and how to safely use them will be demonstrated. Half of this class is dedicated to the students to get hands-on practice to gain confidence while using this machine. You will be able to free hand your own name!
Step up your joinery. In this class you will learn to plan, lay out, cut and fit artistic through dovetail joints. All work will be done using hand tools.
In this class we will go over the safety and process of all the tools needed for class. You will leave with the understanding of how to make dimension lumber work for your project. We will be making a basic charcuterie board that you get to leave with finished at the end of this class. Students must be over 13 years old, with an accompanied adult over 18 years of age.
Build on the Router Basics course and use the router table with ease. We will discuss and understand all the settings and capabilities of this versatile tool. You will setup and create rabbets, dadoes, and edge profiles to perfection. Even on non-regular shapes. You will also practice a stop cut, sliding dovetails and tongue and groove joinery.
Get started carving with a simple cowboy boot! Learn the basics, how to hold your tools and what they are called, how to sharpen and how best to tackle a new project. You will need a cut resistant glove and a thumb guard. Students must be at least 13 years old and accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age.
Put Your Skills to the Test in Our Scrap Wood Challenge! Calling all makers! It’s time to dig into that scrap pile and get creative. Build anything you want using any fastener—screws, nails, staples, dowels… your choice! The only rules: Your project must be fully finished (paint, stain, oil—your call) It must fit within 18" x 18" And of course… it must be made from scrap wood and a picture of the scrap wood pile that you will be using must be emailed to our store. Bring your completed creation to Woodcraft Delaware to show off your craftsmanship and compete for bragging rights (and maybe a prize or two!). Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned woodworker, this is the perfect chance to have fun, challenge yourself, and inspire others. Ready to join the fun? Start building!
Bring in your blades to learn the quickest way to maintain the sharpening of hand planes, chisels, and knives.
This course will review the features of the safest saw in the world-Sawstop! Instruction will also cover the major parts of any table saw and how to fine tune one. Bill will also discuss the different blade descriptions and their applications along with other helpful accessories. Finally, demonstration with hands-on practice to stay safe while using the work horse of any shop. A small box will be completed by every student.
Learn the basics of carving spoons. How to gouge out the bowl, how to slim down the handle and make simple yet useful flourishes for your simple basswood spoon.
Learn with Chuck Engstrom - professional turner -how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts with a "fingernail" bowl gouge. Then, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and tricks for finishing the base. With Chuck's guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls. After lunch, you will have an opportunity to apply the basics covered in the morning session and enhance your skills. Learn even more techniques for added control with the versatile bowl gouge. You practice hollowing methods needed when forming an inward turned rim.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools to make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, and router table. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a charcuterie board.
Find out what a router can do! Almost anything with the help of a jig! Have one? Bring it. We will discuss the features and how to setup any router. Router bit characteristics, categories and how to safely use them will be demonstrated. Half of this class is dedicated to the students to get hands-on practice to gain confidence while using this machine. You will be able to free hand your own name!
Build on the Router Basics course and use the router table with ease. We will discuss and understand all the settings and capabilities of this versatile tool. You will setup and create rabbets, dadoes, and edge profiles to perfection. Even on non-regular shapes. You will also practice a stop cut, sliding dovetails and tongue and groove joinery.
Get started carving with a simple cowboy boot! Learn the basics, how to hold your tools and what they are called, how to sharpen and how best to tackle a new project. You will need a cut resistant glove and a thumb guard. Students must be at least 13 years old and accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age.
Step up your joinery. In this class you will learn to plan, lay out, cut and fit artistic through dovetail joints. All work will be done using hand tools.
Welcome to carbide turning!! We will go over safety, mandrel styles, mounting blanks, turning techniques and finishes. Each student will create one pen and one ice cream scoop handle. All materials are provided with tuition.
This course will review the features of the safest saw in the world-Sawstop! Instruction will also cover the major parts of any table saw and how to fine tune one. Bill will also discuss the different blade descriptions and their applications along with other helpful accessories. Finally, demonstration with hands-on practice to stay safe while using the work horse of any shop. A small box will be completed by every student.
Learn the basics of sculpture carving. You will design and carve your own mushroom out of basswood.
In this class we will go over the safety and process of all the tools needed for class. You will leave with the understanding of how to make dimension lumber work for your project. We will be making a basic charcuterie board that you get to leave with finished at the end of this class. Students must be over 13 years old, with an accompanied adult over 18 years of age.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools to make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, and router table. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a charcuterie board.
Find out what a router can do! Almost anything with the help of a jig! Have one? Bring it. We will discuss the features and how to setup any router. Router bit characteristics, categories and how to safely use them will be demonstrated. Half of this class is dedicated to the students to get hands-on practice to gain confidence while using this machine. You will be able to free hand your own name!
Learn with Chuck Engstrom - professional turner -how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts with a "fingernail" bowl gouge. Then, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and tricks for finishing the base. With Chuck's guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls. After lunch, you will have an opportunity to apply the basics covered in the morning session and enhance your skills. Learn even more techniques for added control with the versatile bowl gouge. You practice hollowing methods needed when forming an inward turned rim.
Get started carving with a simple cowboy boot! Learn the basics, how to hold your tools and what they are called, how to sharpen and how best to tackle a new project. You will need a cut resistant glove and a thumb guard. Students must be at least 13 years old and accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age.
Build on the Router Basics course and use the router table with ease. We will discuss and understand all the settings and capabilities of this versatile tool. You will setup and create rabbets, dadoes, and edge profiles to perfection. Even on non-regular shapes. You will also practice a stop cut, sliding dovetails and tongue and groove joinery.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools to make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, and router table. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a charcuterie board.
Learn with Chuck Engstrom - professional turner -how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts with a "fingernail" bowl gouge. Then, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and tricks for finishing the base. With Chuck's guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls. After lunch, you will have an opportunity to apply the basics covered in the morning session and enhance your skills. Learn even more techniques for added control with the versatile bowl gouge. You practice hollowing methods needed when forming an inward turned rim.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools to make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, and router table. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a charcuterie board.
This course will review the features of the safest saw in the world-Sawstop! Instruction will also cover the major parts of any table saw and how to fine tune one. Bill will also discuss the different blade descriptions and their applications along with other helpful accessories. Finally, demonstration with hands-on practice to stay safe while using the work horse of any shop. A small box will be completed by every student.
Step up your joinery. In this class you will learn to plan, lay out, cut and fit artistic through dovetail joints. All work will be done using hand tools.
Learn the basics of carving spoons. How to gouge out the bowl, how to slim down the handle and make simple yet useful flourishes for your simple basswood spoon.
Our second carbide turning class will focus on lathe setup, carbide tools and turning two ornaments with our kits. The blanks will be provided by the instructor.
Find out what a router can do! Almost anything with the help of a jig! Have one? Bring it. We will discuss the features and how to setup any router. Router bit characteristics, categories and how to safely use them will be demonstrated. Half of this class is dedicated to the students to get hands-on practice to gain confidence while using this machine. You will be able to free hand your own name!
Build on the Router Basics course and use the router table with ease. We will discuss and understand all the settings and capabilities of this versatile tool. You will setup and create rabbets, dadoes, and edge profiles to perfection. Even on non-regular shapes. You will also practice a stop cut, sliding dovetails and tongue and groove joinery.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools to make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, and router table. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a charcuterie board.
Learn with Chuck Engstrom - professional turner -how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts with a "fingernail" bowl gouge. Then, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and tricks for finishing the base. With Chuck's guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls. After lunch, you will have an opportunity to apply the basics covered in the morning session and enhance your skills. Learn even more techniques for added control with the versatile bowl gouge. You practice hollowing methods needed when forming an inward turned rim.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools to make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, and router table. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a charcuterie board.
Step up your joinery. In this class you will learn to plan, lay out, cut and fit artistic through dovetail joints. All work will be done using hand tools.