In this highly focused class Hunter Menken will walk you through how he sharpens his tools. His primary focus will be chisels and plane blades, but if time allows he'll also talk about sharpening various other tools in and out of the shop!
Let Mark guide you through the process of turning a simple wooden mallet with carbide tools. You’ll learn about spindle turning, tool making, grain and wood selection, and wood finishing. It’s an all in one type of class! Note: $15 material fee payable to instructor.
Join Tony Evans for an evening of epoxy fun. During this course he'll walk you through his steps in making a successful epoxy blank using wood and you guessed it, epoxy. Note: $5 material fee payable to instructor.
Heard about shellac and want to try it out? Hunter Menken will walk you through how he achieves a beautiful, durable finish. The class will cover how he preps a surface for finish and take you through the mixing and application of shellac as well.
Have you ever wanted to make your own cutting board? This class will teach you the basics; selecting wood, sizing wood, cutting, clamping, sanding, and finishing a creation you have made for yourself. Note: $45 material fee payable to instructor.
Learn how Hunter Menken sharpens and maintains his Western-style handsaws. As a trained saw maker he'll distill the dos and don'ts of accurate sharpening as well as describing his techniques for properly using a handsaw.
Many of us woodworkers have a piece of rust on a shelf that used to be called a hand plane. Join Hunter and get that thing cleaned up! Learn how to discern the quality of the plane and the scale of its problems and be prepared to get messy tuning your vintage plane.
Join Mark for a basic introduction to turning bowls. In this class you will learn how to mount your piece, rough and shape the blank, and finally how to approach finishing. If you’re just starting out with bowls or looking to sharpen your skills I highly recommend this class. Note: $15 material fee payable to instructor
Join Tony Evans for an evening of epoxy fun. During this course he'll walk you through his steps in making a successful epoxy blank using wood and you guessed it, epoxy. Note: $5 material fee payable to instructor.
Join Hunter for an evening of hand planing. In this course Hunter will go over how he prepares his projects for final finishing with hand planes (edges, corners, and faces). It may be impractical, but it sure is fun.
Feeling frustrated with your card scraper? Not able to pop off all that squeeze out? Not quite getting the shimmery finish you want? Hunter Menken will walk you through his simple steps to achieve a clean burr for clean scraping.
Learn how to layout and cut mortise and tenon joints by hand with a basic set of hand tools. In addition to the hand tools, we will learn how to incorporate a drill press and bandsaw into the same process. Note: $10 material fee payable to instructor.
In this class you will learn how to work on a lathe with green wood to produce a first turn wood bowl. We will go over how to make a bowl blank and what lathe tools to use to produce the first turn bowl. This is a hands-on class. You will leave with your first turn bowl (approx. 11") and finish it into a beautiful bowl after it has been through the drying process. Note: $40 material fee payable to instructor.
Heard about shellac and want to try it out? Hunter Menken will walk you through how he achieves a beautiful, durable finish. The class will cover how he preps a surface for finish and take you through the mixing and application of shellac as well.
Learn how to establish a sharp edge on your bowl and roughing gouges, skew, and scraper. *Bring your high speed tools to this class.
Join Hunter for an evening of cutting veneers on the bandsaw. Included in this class will be tips on setting your bandsaw for resawing, cleaning up your veneers, how to glue, and when to use them! This class not only clues you in to fine bandsaw work, but also fine veneer work! Note: $10 material fee payable to instructor.
In this class Dale Tayloe will describe the tools, methods, and process he uses to make a traditional split bamboo fly rod. He'll discuss how to find quality materials to make a quality rod.
Learn how Hunter Menken sharpens and maintains his Western-style handsaws. As a trained saw maker he'll distill the dos and don'ts of accurate sharpening as well as describing his techniques for properly using a handsaw.
Through his own tried and true methods, Hunter Menken will guide you through his process for achieving a buttery smooth finish. Be prepared for shavings, dust, and fun!
Many of us woodworkers have a piece of rust on a shelf that used to be called a hand plane. Join Hunter and get that thing cleaned up! Learn how to discern the quality of the plane and the scale of its problems and be prepared to get messy tuning your vintage plane.
Mark Nelson, along with experienced turners from the Quad City Woodturners and the Corridor Woodturners, will be leading our entry level turning classes. We'll provide the lathes, tools, and the experienced instructors. Note: $15 material fee payable to instructor.
Join Alex Snodgrass, the leading authority on the bandsaw, for an in-depth seminar on unlocking the full potential of your bandsaw. Participants will learn how to fine tune a bandsaw for smoother cuts and greater accuracy. He will also demonstrate how Carter Products accessories extend the tools range. Guides, mag fence, blades, inserts and a circle cutter will be highlighted for their role in precise and efficient work. The seminar will also include a brief segment on Titebond glues, focusing on the optimal types for various woodworking projects. This seminar lays the groundwork for Alex's box building class, offering students the chance to learn directly from a respected authority in woodworking. $15.00 per attendee (Each attendee will receive a $15 coupon to use the day of the Seminar). Seating is limited to 40.
Renowned bandsaw master Alex Snodgrass will lead a hands-on class devoted to building two striking projects: a four-drawer pin box and a two-drawer wave box. Instruction covers setup, cutting techniques and safe shaping methods while Alex guides participants step by step and answers questions throughout the process. He also reveals the secrets behind his signature designs, including magnetic boxes, push button boxes, the gravity pin box and an articulated snake. Additionally, participants will receive exclusive access to a private video showcasing the completed projects, extending the learning beyond the classroom. By the end of the day, students not only complete two boxes but also gain the rare chance to learn directly from a legend in the craft, leaving with the skills and confidence to create almost any style of bandsaw box. Secure your spot TODAY. Class size is limited to 10.
Don Coleman will take you from idea to cherry bowl in this one of a kind class. From start to finish Don will take you through planning, cutting, gluing, construction, turning, AND finishing. Note: $20 material fee payable to instructor.