Students will learn the proper steps needed to turn a unique pen. All students will turn a pen to take home. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection. This class is intended for ladies only.
Students will learn the proper steps needed to turn a unique pen, from cutting and turning to finishing and final assembly. Each student will turn a pen to take home. They make great gifts so sign up today! Tools provided by the instructor include a sharp 1/2in spindle gouge and a sharp 3/16in parting tool. You may bring your own if you desire. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.
One of the newest and most "eye-popping" trends in woodworking is the incorporation of epoxies and urethanes. Join us for a two-day journey into this exciting facet of woodworking. You'll be introduced to different types of epoxies, colored dyes, tints and the various types of powders used to create eye catching effects. Some of the topics covered will be, how to choose the correct type of epoxy and mold preparation that leads to a successful project. Each student is responsible for supplying their own notebook, pencil, filter mask / respirator, gloves and closed toe shoes.
In this hands-on class, you will learn both of the main skills in woodturning; face plate turning and how to create all of the basic spindle shapes and cuts. Students will turn a small bowl and a wooden mallet. This is the perfect class for the beginning turner, or a great way to hone your turning skills. Each student is responsible for supplying their own roughing gouge, bowl gouge, spindle gouge, skew, parting tool, face shield and dust mask. For more information on the instructor, Carlos Angulo, please visit his website at www.angulowoodturning.com.
Would you like to learn how to use a woodburning pen and the basics of pyrography? This class will walk you through the basics such as; types of tools, transferring an image to your project piece, basic art techniques, adding color, and how to finish. Each student is responsible for supplying their own woodburning pen with tip, face mask, pen, paper, image of something you want to burn (optional, no larger than 4.5in x 4.5in), leather gloves (optional).
In class you will learn to turn handles for a gardening transplanter, a gardening cultivator, and a gardening weeder. Each student must pre-purchase Woodcraft item #160213 – Garden Tool Turning Kit 3 Piece from the store prior to the start of class along with supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.
Drawers can be one of the trickiest parts in the building of cabinets. In this hands-on class, students will learn techniques used to build strong, dependable drawers for your home or workshop cabinetry. Most of the work will be done using just a router table and a table saw, but the instructor will cover other tools as well. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
The first step in building cabinets is constructing the "box" or carcass. In this, hands-on, class you will learn the proper techniques to create a strong and durable cabinet carcass. Joinery and assembly techniques for most cabinet applications will be discussed. The Kreg Jig will be demonstrated and used for the face frame assembly. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
In this class, you'll learn to make stile and rail cabinet doors. Students will take home their completed doors. As in most cabinet making, the table saw and router table are the main tools used for door construction. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
This is a hands-on class where students will build their own chair and take it home along with the templates to build more! By following a plan, using templates and power tools, you will learn to build an American Classic - the Adirondack chair. Instructions for finishing will be covered for you to complete at home. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, cordless drill, router, jigsaw, Adirondack Chair Templates (#836267), safety glasses and hearing Protection.
In this hands on class, students of any skill level will learn the ins and outs of knife making! With a set of wooden knife scales and knife kit of your choosing, each student will create their own custom knife to take home. The instructor will cover how to attach the scales to your knife blank, shaping, sanding and the final finishing. Each student is responsible for supplying their own knife kit, knife scales, hearing protection and safety glasses.
In this hands-on class, you will learn both of the main skills in woodturning; face plate turning and how to create all of the basic spindle shapes and cuts. Students will turn a small bowl and a wooden mallet. This is the perfect class for the beginning turner, or a great way to hone your turning skills. Each student is responsible for supplying their own roughing gouge, bowl gouge, spindle gouge, skew, parting tool, face shield and dust mask. For more information on the instructor, Carlos Angulo, please visit his website at www.angulowoodturning.com.
Students will learn the proper steps needed to turn a unique pen, from cutting and turning to finishing and final assembly. Each student will turn a pen to take home. They make great gifts so sign up today! Tools provided by the instructor include a sharp 1/2in spindle gouge and a sharp 3/16in parting tool. You may bring your own if you desire. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.
The topic of this hands-on class is the most fundamental of all woodworking joints: The "Through Dovetail". Students will learn the basics of dovetail layout as well as basic saw and chisel control as we practice cutting many dovetails. Safety and tool selection will be discussed. A handout is provided detailing all of the steps covered in the class as well as some suggested practical exercises to complete as "next steps" to guide your practice. Each student is responsible for supplying their own dovetail saw (western or Japanese), sharp 1/2in and 1/4in chisels, mallet, marking knife, dovetail marker, pencil, marking gauge, fret saw or coping saw, eye protection, pocket knife and a pair of dividers.
Our Date Night class series is designed to give couples a chance to spend some time together making a fun project and lasting memories! All of these sessions are priced per couple, so you only need to register for one spot. In this class, couples will make a wine caddy & bottle stopper that they will take home at the end of class. Students are required to bring their own hearing protection, safety goggles & dust mask.
Drawers can be one of the trickiest parts in the building of cabinets. In this hands-on class, students will learn techniques used to build strong, dependable drawers for your home or workshop cabinetry. Most of the work will be done using just a router table and a table saw, but the instructor will cover other tools as well. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
The first step in building cabinets is constructing the "box" or carcass. In this, hands-on, class you will learn the proper techniques to create a strong and durable cabinet carcass. Joinery and assembly techniques for most cabinet applications will be discussed. The Kreg Jig will be demonstrated and used for the face frame assembly. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
In this class, you'll learn to make stile and rail cabinet doors. Students will take home their completed doors. As in most cabinet making, the table saw and router table are the main tools used for door construction. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
In this hands-on class you will be introduced to tools like the table saw, jointer, planer, band saw, drum sander and router. Students will construct a multi-colored cutting board using hardwoods like Maple, Beech, Cherry, Alder, Oak and Walnut. General and machine safety, wood choice and adhesive selection will be covered. AND, you will take home a cutting board fit for the finest gourmet kitchen! Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses, hearing protection, note pad and pencil.
In this 2-day class you will learn about epoxy while making a set of 4" x 4" epoxy coasters! On day one you will mix epoxy with the pigment of your choice and pour it into a HDPE mold. On day two, you will de-mold, sand and then finish your coasters with a flood coat. The flood coat will need to cure overnight. Coasters can be picked up any time after that. Each student is responsible for supplying their own notebook, pencil, filter mask or respirator and gloves. Students must wear closed toe shoes to this class.
Build your very own 3-legged sitting stool in this furniture building class. You will learn the basic techniques needed for building more complex furniture, including tables and chairs. You will be introduced to "rake & splay", sight lines, tapered through tenons, blind tenons, and wedged joints. Each student is responsible for supplying their own bench planes (#3 or #4 & a #5), mallet, 4” bevel gauge, sanding block, 8” compass, cross cut saw, safety glasses and hearing protection. Bring your lunch.
The current trend towards hand tool usage most certainly would include Hand Planes. Our instructor has a very keen interest in hand planes and would love to pass his enthusiasm and knowledge along. They will show you how to disassemble, clean, tune-up, sharpen, reassemble, adjust and properly use your hand plane. If you would like to get more use out of a hand plane that's been just sitting in your shop, then this is the class for you. If you own one hand plane that could use some TLC bring it to class and you can follow along. Each student is responsible for supplying their own eye protection, pen and/or pencil, note pad, closed toe shoes, and one hand plane.
In this hands-on class, you will learn both of the main skills in woodturning; face plate turning and how to create all of the basic spindle shapes and cuts. Students will turn a small bowl and a wooden mallet. This is the perfect class for the beginning turner, or a great way to hone your turning skills. Each student is responsible for supplying their own roughing gouge, bowl gouge, spindle gouge, skew, parting tool, face shield and dust mask. For more information on the instructor, Carlos Angulo, please visit his website at www.angulowoodturning.com.
Would you like to learn how to use a woodburning pen and the basics of pyrography? This class will walk you through the basics such as; types of tools, transferring an image to your project piece, basic art techniques, adding color, and how to finish. Each student is responsible for supplying their own woodburning pen with tip, face mask, pen, paper, image of something you want to burn (optional, no larger than 4.5in x 4.5in), leather gloves (optional).
Course 2 is a hands-on class where students will learn the most beautiful and useful form of dovetail joinery: The: "Half Blind Dovetail". You will cut many dovetails and learn several time-saving shortcuts to achieve beautiful results. Each student is responsible for supplying their own dovetail saw (western or Japanese), sharp chisels (1/2in, 1/4in), mallet, marking knife, dovetail marker, pencil, marking gauge, fret saw or coping saw, 1 pair of dividers, pocket knife and eye protection.
In this class you will make a heart-shaped box and lid using a scroll saw. The box will be made of pine with a walnut veneer plywood accent. Contact store for scroll saw availability. Students should plan on bringing their own saw if they own one. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.
Learn how to make a handle and hammerhead in the style of Thor's Hammer. The hammerhead will be shaped on the table saw, and the handle will be shaped on the lathe. Students are required to bring their own hearing protection, safety goggles & dust mask.
In this hands-on class you will be introduced to tools like the table saw, jointer, planer, band saw, drum sander and router. Students will construct a multi-colored cutting board using hardwoods like Maple, Beech, Cherry, Alder, Oak and Walnut. General and machine safety, wood choice and adhesive selection will be covered. AND, you will take home a cutting board fit for the finest gourmet kitchen! Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses, hearing protection, note pad and pencil.
Photo memories are a great way to share special family events. Why not showcase them around your home in a picture frame you made? Join us for a day in the workshop and learn how to safely and creatively, design and build an 8in x 11in picture frame. After this class you will be able to create and build a variety of picture frames at home for your other photo memories. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, pencil, notebook, and tape measure. No open toed shoes will be allowed.
Drawers can be one of the trickiest parts in the building of cabinets. In this hands-on class, students will learn techniques used to build strong, dependable drawers for your home or workshop cabinetry. Most of the work will be done using just a router table and a table saw, but the instructor will cover other tools as well. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
The first step in building cabinets is constructing the "box" or carcass. In this, hands-on, class you will learn the proper techniques to create a strong and durable cabinet carcass. Joinery and assembly techniques for most cabinet applications will be discussed. The Kreg Jig will be demonstrated and used for the face frame assembly. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
In this class, you'll learn to make stile and rail cabinet doors. Students will take home their completed doors. As in most cabinet making, the table saw and router table are the main tools used for door construction. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
Bring in your child for a few hours of fun where the both of you will participate in building a simple toy car out of wood. Four different, iconic and recognizable patterns will be available for tracing, or you can design your own car. Students younger that 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Each student is responsible for supplying their own dust mask, eye protection and creativity.
Learn to turn a Christmas tree between spindles in this class. Choose your wood & design and create something beautiful! Each student is responsible for supplying their own face shield and dust mask. Students may bring their own turning tools if desired.
Trim your tree with ornaments you turned yourself while making lasting memories! Come learn the basic skills needed to turn small ornate objects on your lathe. Students will be turning basic pendant type Christmas ornaments in this hands-on class. These will highlight your own tree or make great gifts for the coming holiday season! Tools provided by the instructor include a sharp 1/2in spindle gouge and a sharp 3/16in parting tool. You may bring your own if you desire. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.
What better way to start your junior crafter off on their Do-It-Yourself journey than to have them build their very own toolbox. This toolbox is based on an original "Open Concept tool tote" design. Your junior crafter will learn to measure, mark, cut with a handsaw, sand, drill, assemble and apply a finish. At the end of the classroom session they will walk away with their very own "handmade" toolbox. Students under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Please wear work clothes and closed toed shoes (wear something that can be ruined). Each student is responsible for supplying their own work gloves and safety glasses.
In this advanced scroll saw class you will learn to cut intricate curves and learn to cut in small spaces while making a beautiful Christmas tree. A scroll saw will be provided. if you have your own, you are welcome to bring yours, just let the store know when you sign up. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and a dust mask.
Students will make a layered bowl with 2 contrasting wood species. This will make a nice fruit or candy basket. Contact store for scroll saw availability. Students should plan on bringing their own saw if they own one. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.
Using a number of common, but simple, hand tools, your junior woodworker can create and build their very own Lego inspired coat rack that they can be proud of. Students under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Please wear work clothes and closed toed shoes (wear something that can be ruined). Each student is responsible for supplying their own work gloves and safety glasses.
In this class, you'll learn to make stile and rail cabinet doors. Students will take home their completed doors. As in most cabinet making, the table saw and router table are the main tools used for door construction. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
The first step in building cabinets is constructing the "box" or carcass. In this, hands-on, class you will learn the proper techniques to create a strong and durable cabinet carcass. Joinery and assembly techniques for most cabinet applications will be discussed. The Kreg Jig will be demonstrated and used for the face frame assembly. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
Drawers can be one of the trickiest parts in the building of cabinets. In this hands-on class, students will learn techniques used to build strong, dependable drawers for your home or workshop cabinetry. Most of the work will be done using just a router table and a table saw, but the instructor will cover other tools as well. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.
In this class students will cut out a snowman or Christmas tree using a scroll saw. Students will earn to use a scroll saw in this beginner-friendly course! A scroll saw will be provided. if you have your own, you are welcome to bring yours, just let the store know when you sign up. Students under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and a dust mask.