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$75.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Scroll Saw a Bud Vase

with Walter Troester

Sunday, March 22, 2026, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

With spring just around the corner, we will be making this bud vase to bring the first cheerful blooms inside. This vase is comprised of three parts. There is a front, back and center section. The thickness of the project can be changed by varying the thickness of the center section. The objective of this class is to teach students how to cut thick pieces of wood and how to assemble them into a piece that exceeds the cutting capacity of the scroll saw.

$70.00

Beginner

Router 101 - Techniques

with Walt Wilms

Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

This introduction class to the router will cover safety, styles, router bit selection and is designed to inform the new router user to this tool. If you have a router, feel free to bring it, but if you are unsure of what router you should buy based on your projects, this will answer your questions.

$125.00

Intermediate

Hand Cut Dovetails

with Kevin Seigworth

Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Elevate your woodworking by learning to cut the pinnacle of woodworking joints, the hand cut dovetail. Hand cut dovetail joints are strong, beautiful and can differentiate your work from the run of the mill. The dovetail joint is not that difficult to execute once someone shows you how. In this hands-on class you will learn how to do layout and marking, sawing and chopping, and paring to your lines for a good fit. The class will cover both through and half-blind dovetails. This class is hands-on, so bring a dovetail saw, pencil, marking gauges, sliding T bevel, combination square, a set of sharp bench chisels and a mallet. If your chisels are not sharp consider taking the Hand Tools Sharpening class taught at Woodcraft. If you don't own all of these tools yet, bring what you have and borrow the rest in class. Some examples of each tools that are available at Woodcraft : 153370 Veritas Dovetail Saw; 154323 Woodriver Chisel set; 13T41 Mallet; 154340 Woodriver Wheel Marking Gauge; 154000 Woodriver Bevel Gauge; 154239 Woodriver Combination Square

$130.00

All Levels

Woodworking Fundamentals

with Ken Kessenich

Part 1: Monday, March 30, 2026, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

During this 3-part class, participants will learn how to use a table saw, jointer, thickness planer and mitersaw while making a laminated cutting board. Hard maple and cherry will be used for the laminations. Limited use of a router will also be involved.

$100.00

Beginner

Introduction To Woodturning

with Marv Bollman

Friday, April 3, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Get to know and understand turning safety, the lathe and its attachments, tuning tools, wood grain orientation and its significance. The basics of tool sharpening will be covered as you get the feel of the tools and make beads/coves and chips. This is a fun class to get the fundamentals of spindle work and is a required class to proceed on to Introduction to Bowl Turning.

$125.00

All Levels

Wood Finishing

with Kevin Seigworth

Saturday, April 4, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

If applying a finish to your woodworking projects is a chore, a nightmare or simply confusing, this class will help you take control of the process. Learn what you need to know to pop the grain on figured woods and how to select the best finish for the particular needs of your project. Get the results you want with proper surface preparation, the correct combination of finishing products, and use of the correct application techniques and tools for the job. Topics include: finishing characteristics of wood species; surface preparation and dealing with defects; coloring wood with dyes, stains and toners; selecting top coats and the characteristics of each; application tools including brushing and spray gun basics; and finishing the finish.

$75.00

All Levels

Introduction To The Scroll Saw

with Walter Troester

Sunday, April 12, 2026, 10:30 AM - 1:30 AM

This class covers set up and proper operation of the scroll saw. The class is hands-on and the students will participate in several practice exercises during the session, then make an oven "push me - pull me" project. A great way to get comfortable with a fun tool.

$100.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Furniture Making - Build an End Table

Part 1: Friday, April 17, 2026, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

During this two part class, learn and build a basic end table using a miter saw, jointer, planer, table saw. Glue up a panel for the top, and join the base using pocket hole joinery. Limited use of the router for edge profiles will also be involved.

$75.00

All Levels

Sharpening Woodturning (Lathe) Tools

with Kevin Seigworth

Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Learn the fundamentals of sharpening lathe tools to increase your success at woodturning. This class will cover grinding wheel selection, grinding technique, and proper setup and use of the popular Oneway Wolverine grinding system. Correct shapes and angles for roughing, bowl and spindle gouges including the fingernail and Irish grind will be covered. The techniques for sharpening parting tools, skews and scrapers are included.

$100.00

ALL

Introduction To Bowl Turning

with Marv Bollman

Sunday, April 19, 2026, 10:30 AM - 4 PM

Students should have taken Introduction to Woodturning - and spend enough time turning to be comfortable with a lathe and turning tools. Bring a face shield if you have one. We will cover face grain turning safety, grain orientatin, mounting methods, tool selection and tool sharpening.

$75.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Scroll Saw an Egg Shaped Candy Dish

with Walter Troester

Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10 AM - 2 PM

The objective of this class is to demonstrate the technique for making a candy dish or bowl without using a router or lathe. We will also be using a router with a round-over bit to create a round-edge profile. We will also use a spindle sander or a disk sander, whichever is more appropriate. Two pieces of wood will be used, one for the body and another for the base. Also, we will discuss ways to increase the height or width of the dish. However, for this class the dimensions will be approximately 5” wide, 8 ½” tall and ¾” deep.

$130.00

All Levels

Woodworking Fundamentals

with Ken Kessenich

Part 1: Monday, April 27, 2026, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

During this 3-part class, participants will learn how to use a table saw, jointer, thickness planer and mitersaw while making a laminated cutting board. Hard maple and cherry will be used for the laminations. Limited use of a router will also be involved.

$100.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Curvy Cutting Boards

with Walt Wilms

Part 1: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6 PM - 8 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 6 PM - 8 PM

Part 3: Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6 PM - 8 PM

In this 3 part class you will build upon your skills gained in Woodworking Fundamentals to create this uniquely designed cutting board. By adding Bandsaw skills, you will be able to create this and many more of your own design!

$100.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Furniture Making - Build an End Table

with Trey Thorne

Part 1: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12 PM

Part 2: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 10:30 AM - 1 PM

During this two part class, learn and build a basic end table using a miter saw, jointer, planer, table saw. Glue up a panel for the top, and join the base using pocket hole joinery. Limited use of the router for edge profiles will also be involved.

$70.00

Beginner

Router 101 - Techniques

with Walt Wilms

Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

This introduction class to the router will cover safety, styles, router bit selection and is designed to inform the new router user to this tool. If you have a router, feel free to bring it, but if you are unsure of what router you should buy based on your projects, this will answer your questions.

$100.00

Beginner

Introduction To Woodturning

with Marv Bollman

Friday, May 22, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3 PM

Get to know and understand turning safety, the lathe and its attachments, tuning tools, wood grain orientation and its significance. The basics of tool sharpening will be covered as you get the feel of the tools and make beads/coves and chips. This is a fun class to get the fundamentals of spindle work and is a required class to proceed on to Introduction to Bowl Turning.

$130.00

All Levels

Woodworking Fundamentals

with Ken Kessenich

Part 1: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 3: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

During this 3-part class, participants will learn how to use a table saw, jointer, thickness planer and mitersaw while making a laminated cutting board. Hard maple and cherry will be used for the laminations. Limited use of a router will also be involved.

$75.00

All Levels

Hand Tool Sharpening

with Kevin Seigworth

Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Learn what you need to know to quickly get razor sharp edges on your hand tools. In this hands-on class you will learn what is sharp, why we sharpen, how to sharpen and when to stop. The sharpening process can be applied across the many hand sharpening systems available today including water stones, diamond stones, oil stones or the scary sharp sandpaper system. This class will focus on sharpening plane irons and chisels. The skills learned can be applied to any cutting edge tool. Bring a dull chisel or plane blade to sharpen in class.

$100.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Furniture Make a Shaker Bench

with Walt Wilms

Part 1: Monday, June 1, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

In this 2 part class, create a Shaker/Mission style bench! Your bench will be approximately 28" x 12" 16" (L,W,H). You will use the table saw, bandsaw, and router to create this bench. Great of a small child seat or general use around the home. Choose between Poplar (to paint) or Red Oak (to finish) at home.

$100.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Introduction To Bowl Turning

with Marv Bollman

Friday, June 5, 2026, 10:30 AM - 4 PM

Students should have taken Introduction to Woodturning - and spend enough time turning to be comfortable with a lathe and turning tools. Bring a face shield if you have one. We will cover face grain turning safety, grain orientatin, mounting methods, tool selection and tool sharpening.

$75.00

All Levels

Hard Wax Oils

with Kevin Seigworth

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

This class on hardwax oils will cover what they are, where to use them, and how to apply them. Products include General Finishes Hard Wax Oil, Rubio Monocoat, Osmo Polyx-Oil, Odie’s Oil, Briwax and Tried & True. Learn the differences between the one part and two part applications. We will also review the N3 Nano product and how to apply it. The class includes a hands-on session applying the one part products to a sample board. There will not be hands-on use of the two part versions (added hardener/catalyst) or N3 Nano due to the need to use respirators and proper ventilation. A sample board will be provided for you to apply the finish of your choice in class. Bring your own cutting or charcuterie board to finish in class if you like.

$75.00

All Levels

Introduction To The Scroll Saw

with Walter Troester

Sunday, June 7, 2026, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

This class covers set up and proper operation of the scroll saw. The class is hands-on and the students will participate in several practice exercises during the session, then make an oven "push me - pull me" project. A great way to get comfortable with a fun tool.

$70.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Router 102

with Walt Wilms

Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Learn two new applications for your router. Building on your knowledge and skills gained from Router 101, perform plunge cutting a Bow Tie and the pocket for this inlay. Additionally become familiar with the set up and use of a dovetail jig creating strong joints commonly used in boxes and other furniture.

$25.00

Beginner

Festool Domino

with Trey Thorne

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

See what the Festool Domino is all about first hand, or level up your skills. We'll go through what the domino can do, how it works, browse the accessories it comes with to create precision joinery quickly and accurately. This class provides demos and allows for Hands-On experience with the DF-500.

$100.00

Beginner

Introduction To Woodturning

with Marv Bollman

Friday, June 19, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Get to know and understand turning safety, the lathe and its attachments, tuning tools, wood grain orientation and its significance. The basics of tool sharpening will be covered as you get the feel of the tools and make beads/coves and chips. This is a fun class to get the fundamentals of spindle work and is a required class to proceed on to Introduction to Bowl Turning.

$140.00

All Levels

Woodworking Fundamentals

with Ken Kessenich

Part 1: Monday, June 22, 2026, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

During this 3-part class, participants will learn how to use a table saw, jointer, thickness planer and mitersaw while making a laminated cutting board. Hard maple and cherry will be used for the laminations. Limited use of a router will also be involved.

$75.00

All Levels

Sharpening Woodturning (Lathe) Tools

with Kevin Seigworth

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Learn the fundamentals of sharpening lathe tools to increase your success at woodturning. This class will cover grinding wheel selection, grinding technique, and proper setup and use of the popular Oneway Wolverine grinding system. Correct shapes and angles for roughing, bowl and spindle gouges including the fingernail and Irish grind will be covered. The techniques for sharpening parting tools, skews and scrapers are included.

$100.00

Intermediate

Turn a Lidded Box

with Marv Bollman

Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:30 AM - 4 PM

Let Marv lead you though the creation of a lidded box from a blank selection, mounting, turning and hollowing, lid fitting to finishing.

$100.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Furniture Making - Build an End Table

with Trey Thorne

Part 1: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Part 2: Sunday, June 28, 2026, 10:30 AM - 1 PM

During this two part class, learn and build a basic end table using a miter saw, jointer, planer, table saw. Glue up a panel for the top, and join the base using pocket hole joinery. Limited use of the router for edge profiles will also be involved.