Woodcraft of Woburn

Woodworking I

Part 1: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes. ***** No class on 11 November *****

Woodworking 2 - Build a Cherry Hall Table

Part 1: Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

This class will build on skills learned in Woodworking 1, although that class is not a prerequisite. Students will build a cherry hall table with a "floating top", tapered legs and mortise and tenon joinery. Students will learn how to safely use various hand tools and power tools. Participants will be required to bring a tape measure and combination square. Optional tools are a hand plane and ¼", ½" and 1" chisels. ***** No class on 26 November *****

Build a Shaker Candlestand

Part 1: Friday, November 6, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Friday, November 20, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Friday, November 27, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Friday, December 4, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 6: Friday, December 11, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

A Shaker candlestand is a distinctive piece of furniture originating from the Shaker communities in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries. It typically consists of a turned pedestal base with three legs, supporting a circular or oval top. The design is characterized by its simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship. Shaker furniture, including candlestands, reflects the principles of the Shaker lifestyle: simplicity, utility, and honesty in construction. These candlestands were often used to hold candles, offering a stable and practical platform for illumination in Shaker homes and meetinghouses. The Shakers believed in creating items that served a purpose while embodying their commitment to simplicity and quality craftsmanship. As a result, Shaker candlestands are admired for their clean lines, sturdy construction, and elegant yet understated design. They have become iconic representations of American craftsmanship and the Shaker aesthetic, appreciated for their timeless appeal and historical significance.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Sunday, November 15, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.

Beginner PLUS: Epoxy Ocean Wave Technique Serving Board

Part 1: Saturday, November 21, 2026, 9 AM - 12 PM

Part 2: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 9 AM - 12 PM

Ready to move beyond the basics? This Beginner Plus class is designed for students who are comfortable learning something new but don't need a lot of epoxy experience. We'll start with a review of essential epoxy fundamentals, including proper measuring and mixing, shop setup, safety, and pouring techniques, before diving into the ocean wave effect. You'll learn how to create realistic, foamy waves using pigment, white tint, and heat manipulation to achieve the signature foamy shoreline look. We'll discuss timing, consistency, and the techniques that make the difference between cloudy resin and crisp, dynamic “cells”. This is considered an intermediate epoxy technique, but it's taught step-by-step in a way that's approachable for beginners. By the end of class, you'll understand not only how to create the effect, but why each step matters, giving you the confidence to recreate ocean-inspired artwork on your own. Perfect for beginners looking to expand their epoxy skills and anyone ready to explore one of resin art's most popular techniques.

Build A Shaker End Table With Drawer

Part 1: Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 6: Tuesday, December 29, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

With its simple but elegant lines, the Shaker End Table is an excellent example of American history that complements furniture from all periods. This eight-part course is designed with the intermediate, as well as the more advanced woodworker, in mind. We will explore several elements including design, tool maintenance, milling, joinery, assembly and finish. Students will learn to cut dovetails, mortise and tenon joints and tapered legs. Participants will learn tool setup and maintenance, with a heavy concentration on safety. Additional lessons will cover wood movement, where and how to purchase quality materials, and what to expect as you continue as a woodworker. This intermediate level course is hands-on as well as demonstration and will prepare the student for more advanced classes.

Build a Serving Table

Part 1: Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, December 23, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Wednesday, December 30, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Wednesday, January 6, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 6: Wednesday, January 13, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Shaker furniture is well known to be very functional. Add to that functionality some simple but graceful lines and you will have a beautiful piece that will never be outdated. Join us for six nights and build this very practical cherry table with tapered legs , two drawers with dovetail joinery, and a champfered top. This is a table that you will see in any Shaker Village. Students should have already taken Woodworking 1 or an equivalent class.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Sunday, December 13, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.

Essential Joinery

Part 1: Tuesday, January 5, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Tuesday, January 19, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Tuesday, January 26, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Take your skills to the next level. This class is a must for those who want to develop fine joinery skills. You will learn how to layout and execute mortise and tenon joints as well as through and half-blind dovetails using power and hand tools. This is a great class to take in preparation for more advanced classes. These sample joints are meant to be used as a reference by the students when they perform these techniques in their own shop. While laying out joints in woodworking projects, you are able to look at and manipulate these samples to refresh your memory.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Thursday, January 7, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, January 14, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Thursday, January 21, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, January 28, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Wednesday, January 20, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, January 27, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, February 3, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Wednesday, February 10, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.

Box Building

Part 1: Tuesday, February 2, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, February 9, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Tuesday, February 16, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Tuesday, February 23, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Making a box is a useful and fun skill to develop. Box building is a great way to learn layout, joinery and assembly. In this class, we will build a lidded box that that can be used for pencils, crayons, layout tools, and countless other uses. To accomplish this, you will use power tools as well as hand tools. Box style built in class may vary from class to class.

Woodworking 2 - Build a Cherry Hall Table

Part 1: Tuesday, February 2, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, February 9, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Tuesday, February 16, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Tuesday, February 23, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

This class will build on skills learned in Woodworking I, although that class is not a prerequisite. Students will build a cherry hall table with a "floating top", tapered legs and mortise and tenon joinery. Students will learn how to safely use various hand tools and power tools. Participants will be required to bring a tape measure and combination square. Optional tools are a hand plane and ¼", ½" and 1" chisels.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Thursday, February 4, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, February 11, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Thursday, February 18, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, February 25, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Friday, March 5, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Friday, March 12, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Friday, March 19, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Friday, March 26, 2027, 6 PM - 9 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.