Woodcraft of Kansas City

$95.00

All Levels

Intro to cabinet making

with Eric Stone

Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10 AM - 1 PM

Required Tools

This much requested class is back into reality. Professional cabinet maker Eric Stone will take you through the critical steps of creating beautiful cabinetry. You will learn the necessary tools and equipment to most cabinet projects, including design setup, cabinet components, materials including plywood and hardwood, cut preparation including measurements, cut list for cabinet parts, carcass assembly, face frame assembly, drawer and door construction, final assembly and finishing. Sign up soon as there are only 10 open spots for the class and it usually fills up fast.

$170.00

All Levels

Cabinet making 102

with Eric Stone

Sunday, May 24, 2026, 11 AM - 3 PM

Required Tools

After years of waiting, our hands on cabinet class is finally here! In the 102 class you will build a Euro-style base cabinet carcass. This class is designed to get you familiar with the most basic construction of the cabinet itself. Plywood is included in the cost of the class and full sheets will be broken down by the students. In the following class, your cabinet will evolve with the door and drawer to provide a fully functional cabinet! This is intended to be class 2 of a 3 part series.

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$125.00

All Levels

Intro to Kumiko

with Wayne Peterson

Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10 AM - 2 PM

Required Tools

Kumiko is a Japanese woodworking art form involving decorative patterns with thin strips of wood. Wayne Peterson will take you through the process of creating a traditional Japanese panel using hand tools. You will create the most popular pattern, the Asa-no-ha, opening the possibility of additional patterns to enhance your woodworking projects! Minimum class size of 3 people. Tools required: 3/4 or 1" SHARP chisel, small mallet, #2 square drive screwdriver.

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$100.00

Intermediate/Advanced

Wobbly Candle Stick

with Alex Birkett

Sunday, May 31, 2026, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

It's time to up your turning game! In this class we will be enjoying "off center" turning while making a functional tea light candle holder. Lathe experience is a must, as this is a more technical style of turning!!

$85.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Learn Mortise & Tenon Joinery

with Bob Settich

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 10 AM - 1 PM

Required Tools

NEW CLASS - In this class, resident expert, Bob Settich will teach you the time-honored mortise and tenon joint. This strongest of all joints will enable you to make tables and other furniture of almost any style. With a hand held router and a jig that you'll make with scrap plywood, you'll cut mortises with amazing precision. Additionally, the jig also places the mirror-image mortise in the legs at the opposite end of each table or chair rail. You'll also practice several different ways of producing tenons that fit perfectly. Lastly, you'll learn techniques for no-stress glue-ups, plus several reinforcing steps that will create incredibly strong furniture

$95.00

All Levels

Pen Turning For Beginners

with Alex Birkett

Sunday, June 7, 2026, 11 AM - 1 PM

Required Tools

With little or no lathe experience, you can make your very own beautiful pen in 2 hours. Resident expert Alex Birkett has taught hundreds of students the art of pen-making in just one evening class. Your very own pen makes a great gift for almost any occasion. And the great part is, once you've made one, you can virtually make any style you wish. Without a doubt, this is our most popular class.

$95.00

All Levels

Intro to cabinet making

with Eric Stone

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12 PM

Required Tools

This much requested class is back into reality. Professional cabinet maker Eric Stone will take you through the critical steps of creating beautiful cabinetry. You will learn the necessary tools and equipment to most cabinet projects, including design setup, cabinet components, materials including plywood and hardwood, cut preparation including measurements, cut list for cabinet parts, carcass assembly, face frame assembly, drawer and door construction, final assembly and finishing. Sign up soon as there are only 10 open spots for the class and it usually fills up fast.

$150.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Cabinet Making 103

with Eric Stone

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 1 PM - 4 PM

Required Tools

The final step of building your own European style base cabinet is here! Bring in the carcass you built in the 102 class and it will be finished with edge banding, a door, and a drawer. For the hardware is included and will all be soft close to give you a beautifully functional final product!

$95.00

Beginner

Introduction To Woodturning

with Chip Siskey

Sunday, June 14, 2026, 12 PM - 4 PM

Required Tools

Resident expert Chip Siskey will teach a class that is a must for the beginner, or a jumpstart to someone who has been trying to learn as they go. In this class, we will focus on safe lathe operation with discussion of lathes, drive centers, chucks, and other available accessories. We will discuss woodturning tools you may already have or have run across, and those available comparing the usefulness and quality of the metals. Our focus will turn to the seven basic tool where we will discuss when and how to use each one. We will finish with some hands on experience to ensure you grasp the proper tool presentation and use for each of these tools. There are so many tools available, the class will help you to select the correct tools for the projects you wish to complete. If you have tools, bring them but they are not necessary.

$85.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Learn to Carve a Wooden Spoon

with Duff Greenwood

Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Required Tools

This a one of a kind class taught by longtime carver Duff Greenwood. Duff will review wood & tool selection, the basic four carving cuts, proper techniques, safety and how to carve a WOODEN SPOON. Written outline, instructions and plans will be included. There is a material cost of $10.00___ for the basswood carving blank. Students need to bring a sharp carving knife with a blade of 1” to 1-1/4” and a sharp palm gouge ¼” to 3/8” wide or purchase these at the store. Another great class for beginning carvers.

$90.00

Beginner

Basic Router Techniques

with Mike Cobb

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Required Tools

Many woodworkers consider the router the best tool in their shop. This "beginner's" router class, will cover which type of router is best suited for you, the 5 must have router bits and their uses, correct router cutting techniques, key accessories, router tables, maintenance and SAFETY. If you own a router or you're thinking about buying one, this class is tailor-made for you.

$125.00

Beginner

Make Something: Box Joint Basics using the JessEm Jig

with Daniel Brazzell

Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10 AM - 1:30 PM

Required Tools

Learn the fundamentals of box joint joinery in this hands-on class featuring the JessEm Box Joint Jig! Participants will learn how to safely set up and use the jig to create strong, great-looking box joints for woodworking projects. Along the way, we’ll cover router table setup, spacing, and techniques for getting clean, consistent results. By the end of class, each student will go home with a custom wooden box they built themselves and the confidence to keep exploring box joint joinery in future projects. Minimum 3 students.

$95.00

All Levels

Intro to cabinet making

with Conner Johson

Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10 AM - 1 PM

Required Tools

This much requested class is back into reality. Professional cabinet maker Conner Johnson will take you through the critical steps of creating beautiful cabinetry. You will learn the necessary tools and equipment to most cabinet projects, including design setup, cabinet components, materials including plywood and hardwood, cut preparation including measurements, cut list for cabinet parts, carcass assembly, face frame assembly, drawer and door construction, final assembly and finishing. Sign up soon as there are only 10 open spots for the class and it usually fills up fast.

$95.00

All Levels

Pen Turning For Beginners

with Alex Birkett

Sunday, July 12, 2026, 11 AM - 1 PM

Required Tools

With little or no lathe experience, you can make your very own beautiful pen in 2 hours. Resident expert Alex Birkett has taught hundreds of students the art of pen-making in just one evening class. Your very own pen makes a great gift for almost any occasion. And the great part is, once you've made one, you can virtually make any style you wish. Without a doubt, this is our most popular class.

$90.00

Beginner

Basic Router Techniques

with Mike Cobb

Monday, July 13, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Required Tools

Many woodworkers consider the router the best tool in their shop. This "beginner's" router class, will cover which type of router is best suited for you, the 5 must have router bits and their uses, correct router cutting techniques, key accessories, router tables, maintenance and SAFETY. If you own a router or you're thinking about buying one, this class is tailor-made for you.

$90.00

Beginner/Intermediate

NEW-Square Edge Bowl

with Chip Siskey

Saturday, July 18, 2026, 12 PM - 4 PM

Required Tools

New Class - Join resident expert Chip Siskey as he will guide you in making a beautiful shallow bowl that incorporates a square edged rim. You will focus on mounting techniques and proper tool presentation for precise cutting with an emphasis on the clean cut necessary to leave a square edge. DON'T MISS THIS ONE.

$85.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Intro. To Woodcarving

with Duff Greenwood

Sunday, July 19, 2026, 11 AM - 2 PM

Required Tools

Calling all wannabe woodcarvers. Join us for a beginning wood carving class taught by longtime carver Duff Greenwood. Students will learn wood & tool selection, the basic four carving cuts, proper techniques, safety and how to carve a Comfort Bird. Written instructions and plans will be included. There is a material cost of $10 for the basswood carving block. Students need to bring a sharp carving knife with a two inch blade or purchase one at the store. This is a great class for beginning carvers.

$105.00

Beginner

Finishing At It's Best - NEW

with Bob Settich

Saturday, July 25, 2026, 10 AM - 1 PM

Required Tools

This great class will give you the essential knowledge for choosing the right finish for virtually any project you encounter. Additionally, you'll get hands-on experience to achieve great results every time. You'll learn proper surface preparation that will ensure a perfect platform for your finish. Including the advantages and drawbacks of four major categories of wood finishes - including Oil, Shellac, Lacquer, and Wipe-On Poly. You'll also learn the crucial step of finishing the finish to achieve the exact finish your want for your project. Please bring some solid wood and/or plywood boards to experiment with the finishes you choose. This class is guaranteed to fill up fast so sign up soon.

$100.00

All Levels

Resin Casting For Pens

with David Roth

Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9 AM - 1 PM

Required Tools

This Class Is Rated: DM (Don't Miss) If you ever wanted to learn how to make your own colorful pen blanks on your own. Now is the time. Join David Roth in learning how to make such turning pen blanks. Learn what type of equipment you'll need. Types of resin to use. Which resin works best for pen blanks. Discuss on how to make a Mold for casting. Mold release info. Learn how to create a recipe for the colors you are making. So you can recreate that special color. THIS IS A PEN BLANK MAKING CLASS ONLY! Students will make pen blanks in class, then take the blanks home to make into pens. A Demo will be shown on how to turn resin blanks in class.

$95.00

All Levels

Pen Turning For Beginners

with Alex Birkett

Sunday, August 2, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Required Tools

With little or no lathe experience, you can make your very own beautiful pen in 2 hours. Resident expert Alex Birkett has taught hundreds of students the art of pen-making in just one evening class. Your very own pen makes a great gift for almost any occasion. And the great part is, once you've made one, you can virtually make any style you wish. Without a doubt, this is our most popular class.

$90.00

Beginner

Basic Router Techniques

with Mike Cobb

Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Required Tools

Many woodworkers consider the router the best tool in their shop. This "beginner's" router class, will cover which type of router is best suited for you, the 5 must have router bits and their uses, correct router cutting techniques, key accessories, router tables, maintenance and SAFETY. If you own a router or you're thinking about buying one, this class is tailor-made for you.

$80.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Learn To Make An Arts & Craft Chair

with Bob Settich

Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10 AM - 1 PM

GREAT CHAIR CLASS - With author, furniture-maker and resident expert Bob Settich at the helm, learn the skill of making a classic Arts & Crafts Dining Room Chair. Bob will cover it all including a 63 page e-book and templates for making mortise and tenon joints for each student. This is a MUST TAKE class for those who ever wanted to learn how to make a chair.

$90.00

ALL

Turn A Friction Lidded Box

with Chip Siskey

Sunday, August 9, 2026, 12 PM - 4 PM

Required Tools

A challenging project, but makes an excellent gift or decoration. Chip will teach you the basic concept of turning friction fitted lidded boxes. Chip will share his knowledge of turning different style boxes including tenon boxes, inset-lidded boxes and hollow lidded boxes. From there, you will choose one box type to turn and develop your own creative piece of decorative art. From concepts on box turning, you will be able to create many beautiful boxes when you go back to your shop.

$90.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Cabinet Making 101

with Conner Johson

Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10 AM - 1 PM

NEW CLASS - Finally bringing this much requested class back into reality. Professional cabinet maker Conner Jonson will take you through the critical steps of creating beautiful cabinetry You will learn the necessary tools and equipment to most cabinet projects, including design setup, cabinet components, materials including plywood and hardwood, cut preparation including measurements, cut list for cabinet parts, carcass assembly,, face frame assembly, drawer and door construction, final assembly and finishing. This instructor knows his stuff so sign up soon as there are only 8 open spots for the class.

$85.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Learn To Carve a Spoon

with Duff Greenwood

Saturday, August 22, 2026, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

This a one of a kind class taught by longtime carver Duff Greenwood. Duff will review wood & tool selection, the basic four carving cuts, proper techniques, safety and how to carve a WOODEN SPOON. Written outline, instructions and plans will be included. There is a material cost of $10.00___ for the basswood carving blank. Students need to bring a sharp carving knife with a blade of 1” to 1-1/4” and a sharp palm gouge ¼” to 3/8” wide or purchase these at the store. Another great class for beginning carvers.