Woodcraft of Seattle

Carving The Classic Acanthus Leaf

Part 1: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 1 PM - 4 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 1 PM - 4 PM

The Acanthus Leaf has been carved since ancient times, and is still popular today. Students will be introduced to traditional acanthus leaf designs, and the fundamentals of carving required for this class. Including sharpening, care and maintenance of carving chisels, tool choices, transferring designs onto wood, the correct sequence of steps required to produce any 3D carving design, tool control and how to apply a basic oil and wax finish. $20 Materials Fee Payable to Instructor.

Spoon Carving

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

Part 2: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Build on your carving skills by shaping two spoons: one simple and one more decorative. Learn how to prepare blanks, use safe carving practices, and achieve clean finishes. $20 Materials Fee Payable to Instructor

Journey On Joinery (For The Beginner)

Part 1: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, May 24, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

This introductory class will teach you about six different types of popular joints: a drawer lock joint, a mortise and tenon joint, a dowel joint, a box joint, a dado joint, and biscuit joinery. You will create a serving tray using each of these six joints, and will use tools such as the mortiser, router table and dado blade on a tablesaw. Join Jerry as he shows you how to construct each joint and learn his insights as to "how to select the appropriate joint for various woodworking projects." Jerry's instruction and guidance will ease any hesitations you may have had about joinery and you'll leave with your own 'hands-on reminder' (i.e., the serving tray)!